Exploring Studies on the Effect of Indirect Instruction on Student’s Achievement in Chemistry using Meta-Analytical Approach

Authors

  • M. Eya Ngozi Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • O. Attah Florence Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • H.N. Nwoji Ijeoma Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/gpgx1f91

Keywords:

Achievement, Chemistry, Indirect instruction, Meta-analysis

Abstract

 The trend of inconclusiveness in the studies on effect of indirect instructional methods/strategies on
students’ achievement in chemistry necessitated this study. The purpose of the study was to integrate the results
of the previous research studies on the effect of indirect instructional methods on students’ academic
achievement in chemistry in Nigeria through a meta-analytic approach. Three research questions were posed
and two hypotheses formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consisted of all previous research
reports on indirect instructional methods and students’ academic achievement in Nigeria between 1990 and
2017. The sample consisted of published and unpublished Ph.D and master’s research reports on the effect of
indirect instructional methods on students’ academic achievement in chemistry between 1990-2017.Ttwenty
nine (29) Studies constituted the sample. The data collected were analysed using percentages statistical
transformations and computation of Winer combined test. The results of the findings among others were that
the mean effect size for all the 29 findings examined in effect of indirect instructional method on achievement in
chemistry is 0.75 which represents a high effect size. Based on the findings, recommendations were made. 

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23.09.2024

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Ngozi , M. E., Florence , O. A., & Ijeoma , H. N. (2024). Exploring Studies on the Effect of Indirect Instruction on Student’s Achievement in Chemistry using Meta-Analytical Approach. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 25(2), 213-226. https://doi.org/10.61841/gpgx1f91