INTEGRATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF POWERPOINT PRESENTATION AND COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of PowerPoint presentation and cooperative learning method for the purpose of effective implementation of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The design was pretest, treatment, post-test design. Purposive sampling technique was used in choosing one secondary school in Imo State from which two intact classes were chosen, Using simple random sampling, the researcher chose two groups (A&B) of the study made up of 15 students each. One research question and three hypotheses guided the study. Treatment on basic science was administered for four weeks, after which post-test (BSAT) was administered. Data collected were analysed using mean and t-test. Results show a significant difference in the mean scores of the learning groups when pre-test and post test are considered, but tilts in favour of co-operative learning methods when the two groups are compared at post-test. Based on this, it has been recommended, among 'others, that Curriculum experts and educational technologists should create awareness and sensitize teachers on the need and how to use the co-operative learning method and PowerPoint through conferences, seminars and workshops. This will help in the effective use of materials during instructions for the achievement of the needed goals.