Avinash Kaur
The
present study intended to compare Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and
traditional method of teaching biological concepts to tenth class students in
terms of their achievement. Microsoft PowerPoint software was utilized in CAI
method to instruct students whereas the traditional method consisted of chalk
& talk method with non-electronic teaching aids. The experiment was
conducted on 50 students of a tenth class, divided into control and experimental
group with a strength of 25 each. To compare the achievement of students
Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) were prepared and used before and after the
instructional period. The findings revealed that there is a significant
difference in means of pre-test scores and post-test scores of both groups, and
when comparing post-tests of the control and experimental group, CAI has been favoured
significantly in terms of achievement. Moreover, students of the CAI group
overwhelmingly appreciated CAI method of teaching.
Computer Assisted Instruction, CAI, Biology, Achievement, Learning
VOL.14, ISSUE No.1, March 2022