FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF ACTIVE LEARNING APPROACH IN LEARNING PHYSICS

Abstract

This aim of this study was to examine some factors influencing the use of active learning approach in learning physics in public senior secondary schools in Oredo local government area, Edo State. To conduct the study a correlational survey research design was employed to examine the relationship between class size, readiness of learner, availability and utilization of instructional material with the use of active learning approach. The participants of the study were 102 students from five public senior secondary schools in Oredo local government area they were selected using simple random technique, a structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The validity and reliability of instrument was well established. The data gotten was analyzed using Pearson correlation matrix to answer research questions and simple linear regression to test the hypotheses. The results showed a negative correlation between class size and the use of active learning approach, a negligible correlation between readiness of learner and the use of active learning approach, a significant positive correlation between availability of instructional materials and utilization of instructional materials with the use of active learning approach. The findings challenged the conventional findings that learners� readings influences the use of active learning, it revealed that if a physics teacher is well equipped with the right skills and philosophies he/she can activate a learner�s readiness and interest during lessons. Based on these findings the researcher recommended Physics teachers� workshop should be done regularly to ensure that teachers are updated on skills and practical ways to implement active learning approach which can help them fully appreciate this approach over traditional approach.

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