Effects of Modes of Computer Animation Instructional Packages on Students’ Attitude to Biology in Secondary Schools in Osun State

Abstract

This study examined the effects of modes of computer animation instructional packages on students’ attitude to biology in secondary schools in Osun State. The study adopted a Pre-test-post-test control group, quasi experimental research design. Random sampling was used to select six (6) secondary schools while 100 senior secondary (SS II) students in six intact classes randomly assigned to Animation combined with Narration (A+N), Animation combined with narration and on- screen text (A+N+T) group and control group. One instrument, Students’ Attitude to Biology Questionnaire (SABQ) was used in collecting data. Data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance and Scheffe Post-hoc test at 0.05 level of significance. There exist a significant difference in the attitude of students exposed to the animated packages and those exposed to the conventional method. The results revealed that Fc = 58.21; p<0.05 was
significant. This is because the significance of F=0.000 is less than the alpha level. The study, therefore, concluded that animation combined with narration, animation combined with narration and on-screen text are significantly effective in enhancing students’ attitude towards biology.