This document presents a literature review on using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to teach geography to underachieving Malaysian students. It finds that while GIS has been shown to increase student motivation and achievement in other countries, it has not been widely integrated into the Malaysian education system. The review examines studies that have used GIS with typical Malaysian students, finding increased engagement and understanding. It argues there is potential to use GIS with underachieving Malaysian students to enhance their learning of geography and improve exam scores, but that more research is needed specifically with this group. The theoretical framework presented aims to assess how GIS may impact underachieving Malaysian students' motivation to learn geography.
The document discusses initiatives in several African countries that aim to enhance teachers' skills and improve mathematics and science education through in-service teacher training projects. Specifically:
1) Projects like SMASSE in Kenya, Niger, Malawi and others target improving student learning by strengthening teachers' content and pedagogical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
2) The projects emphasize student-centered, inquiry-based learning and aim to positively shift teachers' and students' attitudes towards math and science.
3) They are designed to provide sustainable, long-term professional development for teachers led by experienced educators rather than university faculty. The overall goals are to upgrade students' abilities in math and science and improve classroom instruction and exam
Students and teachers’ views of difficult areas in mathematics syllabusAlexander Decker
1. The study investigated teachers' and students' views on difficult areas of the mathematics syllabus required for engineering education in Nigeria, using schools in Ogbomosho South, Oyo State.
2. Questionnaires were administered to 15 mathematics teachers and 180 secondary III students across 18 secondary schools to identify difficult topics.
3. The results from analyses using frequency count, percentage, t-test and Chi-square showed that both qualified and unqualified, experienced and less experienced teachers identified the same difficult areas of the mathematics syllabus.
Difficulty levels of topics in the new senior secondary school mathematics cu...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined mathematics teachers' perceptions of difficulty levels of topics in Nigeria's new senior secondary school mathematics curriculum. The study found:
1) Teachers perceived newly added topics like modular arithmetic, coordinate geometry, differentiation, and integration as very difficult. Existing topics were mostly perceived as easy or averagely difficult.
2) There were no significant differences found in perceived difficulty based on teachers' gender, academic qualifications, professional qualifications, or years of experience.
3) It was recommended that teachers be provided training through workshops and seminars on the new topics, as well as relevant teaching materials to help them effectively teach the revised curriculum.
Effect of Animation Teaching Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Achieveme...ijtsrd
The document summarizes a study that examined the effect of animation teaching strategy on secondary school students' achievement, retention, and interest in climate change. Some key points:
- The study used a quasi-experimental design with 130 students across two schools, with one group taught using animation strategy and the other using conventional teaching.
- Results showed that students taught with animation achieved higher mean scores on a post-test compared to those taught conventionally. However, on a delayed post-test, the conventionally taught group had a slightly higher mean retention score.
- Analysis also found that students taught with animation reported higher mean interest scores on a scale measuring their enjoyment and engagement with the climate change concepts.
Nagib Balfakih is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in curriculum development, science education, and gifted education. He holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction and has over 18 years of experience as an associate professor developing curriculum and teaching courses in early childhood education, elementary education, and higher education in the United Arab Emirates. Currently he is a visiting scholar researching problem-solving strategies in diverse populations. He has published numerous papers and received several awards and grants for his research focusing on integrating STEM into curriculum, quality education, and evaluating gifted programs.
This document discusses a study that examined the effects of an Experiential Cooperative Concept Mapping (ECCM) instructional approach on secondary school students' motivation to learn physics in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study used a quasi-experimental research design involving 513 students from 12 schools. Students in the experimental groups were taught using ECCM, while the control groups used Regular Teaching Methods. Results from pre- and post-tests using a Student Motivation Questionnaire found that students taught with ECCM had significantly higher motivation to learn physics compared to those taught with regular methods. The researchers recommend using ECCM to address low student motivation in physics.
The teaching of science challenges and prescriptionAlexander Decker
This study investigated challenges in teaching integrated science in junior high schools in Kwahu West
Municipality, Ghana. The study found that integrated science teachers viewed the scope of the integrated science
syllabus as too broad. Additionally, over half of teachers found teaching practical lessons and integrating pure
sciences and technology difficult due to the broad and diverse nature of the subject. The study recommends
regular professional development for teachers to help address the challenges.
The document discusses initiatives in several African countries that aim to enhance teachers' skills and improve mathematics and science education through in-service teacher training projects. Specifically:
1) Projects like SMASSE in Kenya, Niger, Malawi and others target improving student learning by strengthening teachers' content and pedagogical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
2) The projects emphasize student-centered, inquiry-based learning and aim to positively shift teachers' and students' attitudes towards math and science.
3) They are designed to provide sustainable, long-term professional development for teachers led by experienced educators rather than university faculty. The overall goals are to upgrade students' abilities in math and science and improve classroom instruction and exam
Students and teachers’ views of difficult areas in mathematics syllabusAlexander Decker
1. The study investigated teachers' and students' views on difficult areas of the mathematics syllabus required for engineering education in Nigeria, using schools in Ogbomosho South, Oyo State.
2. Questionnaires were administered to 15 mathematics teachers and 180 secondary III students across 18 secondary schools to identify difficult topics.
3. The results from analyses using frequency count, percentage, t-test and Chi-square showed that both qualified and unqualified, experienced and less experienced teachers identified the same difficult areas of the mathematics syllabus.
Difficulty levels of topics in the new senior secondary school mathematics cu...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined mathematics teachers' perceptions of difficulty levels of topics in Nigeria's new senior secondary school mathematics curriculum. The study found:
1) Teachers perceived newly added topics like modular arithmetic, coordinate geometry, differentiation, and integration as very difficult. Existing topics were mostly perceived as easy or averagely difficult.
2) There were no significant differences found in perceived difficulty based on teachers' gender, academic qualifications, professional qualifications, or years of experience.
3) It was recommended that teachers be provided training through workshops and seminars on the new topics, as well as relevant teaching materials to help them effectively teach the revised curriculum.
Effect of Animation Teaching Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Achieveme...ijtsrd
The document summarizes a study that examined the effect of animation teaching strategy on secondary school students' achievement, retention, and interest in climate change. Some key points:
- The study used a quasi-experimental design with 130 students across two schools, with one group taught using animation strategy and the other using conventional teaching.
- Results showed that students taught with animation achieved higher mean scores on a post-test compared to those taught conventionally. However, on a delayed post-test, the conventionally taught group had a slightly higher mean retention score.
- Analysis also found that students taught with animation reported higher mean interest scores on a scale measuring their enjoyment and engagement with the climate change concepts.
Nagib Balfakih is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in curriculum development, science education, and gifted education. He holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction and has over 18 years of experience as an associate professor developing curriculum and teaching courses in early childhood education, elementary education, and higher education in the United Arab Emirates. Currently he is a visiting scholar researching problem-solving strategies in diverse populations. He has published numerous papers and received several awards and grants for his research focusing on integrating STEM into curriculum, quality education, and evaluating gifted programs.
This document discusses a study that examined the effects of an Experiential Cooperative Concept Mapping (ECCM) instructional approach on secondary school students' motivation to learn physics in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study used a quasi-experimental research design involving 513 students from 12 schools. Students in the experimental groups were taught using ECCM, while the control groups used Regular Teaching Methods. Results from pre- and post-tests using a Student Motivation Questionnaire found that students taught with ECCM had significantly higher motivation to learn physics compared to those taught with regular methods. The researchers recommend using ECCM to address low student motivation in physics.
The teaching of science challenges and prescriptionAlexander Decker
This study investigated challenges in teaching integrated science in junior high schools in Kwahu West
Municipality, Ghana. The study found that integrated science teachers viewed the scope of the integrated science
syllabus as too broad. Additionally, over half of teachers found teaching practical lessons and integrating pure
sciences and technology difficult due to the broad and diverse nature of the subject. The study recommends
regular professional development for teachers to help address the challenges.
Effect of gender on students academic achievement in secondary school social ...Alexander Decker
1) The study investigated the effect of gender on academic achievement in Social Studies among 180 secondary school students in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria.
2) The results showed that gender had no significant effect on student achievement in Social Studies, though females in the experimental groups gained more than males.
3) There was a significant interaction effect found between the teaching strategies (simulation games, brainstorming, lecture method) and gender on student academic achievement in Social Studies. Specifically, males performed better with simulation games and lecture method while females performed better with brainstorming.
An appraisal of the new nigerian senior secondary school physics curriculumAlexander Decker
The document summarizes and compares the old and new senior secondary school physics curriculums in Nigeria. The new curriculum will be implemented in 2011 and has six themes instead of five. An additional theme on physics in technology has been added. The new curriculum is more student-activity oriented with an emphasis on experimentation, questioning, discussion and problem solving. It also recommends an assessment protocol that evaluates students across three domains of learning. While the objectives remain similar between the old and new curriculums, the changes aim to better align the physics curriculum with national and global issues.
Effectiveness of computer supported jigsaw ii cooperative learning strategyGambari Isiaka
This document summarizes a study that investigated the effectiveness of a computer-supported cooperative learning strategy called Jigsaw II on physics performance and attitudes of senior secondary school students in Nigeria. 80 students were assigned to either a Jigsaw II group or an individual computer instruction control group. Results showed that students in the Jigsaw II group performed better on a physics achievement test than those in the individual instruction group. Students in the Jigsaw II group also reported more positive attitudes towards physics. However, gender was found to have no influence on performance. The study concluded that using computer-supported cooperative learning strategies like Jigsaw II can improve students' learning and attitudes in physics classes.
A comparative study of secondary school students’ performanceAlexander Decker
This study compared the performance of secondary school students in English and Social Studies in Osun State, Nigeria. The following key points are summarized:
1. Test results from 800 students across 10 schools showed a significant difference in performance between English and Social Studies, with higher average scores in Social Studies.
2. Scores varied significantly across the 10 schools in both subjects.
3. However, gender, school location, and school type (public vs. private) were not found to significantly influence student performance in either subject.
4. The researchers concluded students performed better in Social Studies than English, possibly due to factors other than English language proficiency influencing Social Studies understanding. Consistent teacher training was recommended to
1. The document discusses a questionnaire survey of Finnish upper secondary school geography teachers regarding their readiness and ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in their classrooms.
2. The survey found that most teachers were not familiar with GIS and had not received training in its educational uses. A lack of training, funds, computers and teaching materials were seen as major barriers.
3. However, around half of teachers saw potential benefits of GIS for enhancing student problem-solving and spatial thinking skills. There was overall interest in innovative teaching methods when given proper support.
4. The implications are that universities will need to provide substantial in-service GIS training for teachers to help them incorporate it pedag
Students attitudes towards physics in primary and secondary schools of Dire D...Premier Publishers
The focus of this study was about higher secondary and primary school students’ attitude towards physics subject. The population of this study was some of the higher secondary and primary schools students of Dire Dawa administrative city (Ethiopia), however due to time constraints and convenience students from three government secondary schools, 2 Private secondary schools and l1 government and private schools were taken as convenience sample for this study. The study revealed that students were very much unsatisfied from the physics teacher methodology moreover students have considered physics as difficult subject and developed negative attitudes on the calculation part of the subject. The result also revealed that girls are more attracted on physics subject when they at primary than secondary schools, like grade 9 and 11.
Influence of universal basic education (ube) facilities on school learning en...Alexander Decker
1) The study investigated the influence of Universal Basic Education (UBE) facilities on the learning environment of junior secondary schools in Epe division of Lagos State, Nigeria.
2) Five hypotheses were tested regarding the impact of UBE facilities on classroom control, teacher-student interaction, student sitting arrangements, cooperative learning, and student stimulation.
3) Results found that UBE facilities had a significant positive influence on all five factors, as the schools with UBE facilities performed significantly better than those without on all measures. This indicates that UBE facilities enhance the learning environment.
hasil kajian yang telah dipresentasikan pada International Conference on Desicion Modelling 13 March 2012 di Universiti Utara malaysia, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
Assessment of The Influence Of School-Based Factors On The Implementation Of ...inventionjournals
ABSTRACT: The current reforms in mathematics and science education recognize the crucial role that teachers play and thus target them as curriculum innovators and implementers through in-service education and training. Unfortunately, several pragmatic innovations have partially been implemented or completely shunned. Several factors have been highlighted as impediments to effective implementation. The objective of the study was todetermine the influence of school-based factors on the acceptability of Alternative ‘B’ Mathematics curriculum in secondary schools in Kericho County. The study utilized a descriptive research design where frequency counts, tables and figures were used to boil down data into manageable units. A population of 157 principals, 401 teachers of Mathematics and 20 heads of secondary Mathematics curriculum at KIDC, MoE and KNEC were targeted. Simple random sampling was employed to select respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS computer programme version 20.0, a reliability level of .83 was ascertained by using a pilot study and a reliability level of .76 was arrived at using cronbach Alpha. The findings indicated that school- based factors are key in curriculum implementation.
An assessment of stakeholders’ perception of the implementation of universal ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed stakeholders' perceptions of the implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria's North-Central geo-political zone. The study investigated the perceptions of school administrators, parents, teachers, and learners. Key findings included: (1) School administrators perceived UBE implementation as unsatisfactory, (2) Parents perceived inadequate human resources, (3) Administrators perceived inadequate funding, and (4) Learners perceived the program as satisfactory. The major challenges identified were overcrowded classrooms, inadequate funding, and dilapidated buildings. The conclusion was that UBE implementation in the region was unsatisfactory and recommendations included increasing funding, teacher recruitment, and facility construction/renovation
Uganda sesemat programme impact and challenges in its implementationKomakech Robert Agwot
ABSTRACT
The Secondary Science and Mathematics (SESEMAT) programme has been recognized as an effective tool
in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning science and mathematics in secondary schools. The
SESEMAT programme was introduced in 2005 with the purpose to improve the teaching ability of science
and mathematics teachers at secondary level; and to improve performance in those subjects. The main
objective of the study was to assess the impact of the SESEMAT programme on science and mathematics in
Uganda; a case study of Jinja district located in Eastern part of Uganda. It also found out the challenges of
implementing the SESEMAT programme. However, the study focused mainly on fifteen secondary schools
out of the 26 secondary schools in the district and the period under consideration was 2009-2013. The
researcher used a descriptive cross sectional survey, where data was collected at one point in time from a
cross-section of respondents. This was useful in the study because it involved collecting data from a
relatively large number of respondents from various schools in the district. Primary data was collected
mainly through in-depths interviews and self-administered questionnaires instruments. Both quantitative and
qualitative analyses were employed on data collected from 135 respondents.
The findings show that, the SESEMAT programme had the greatest impact on: improved teachers and
student’s attitudes towards science and mathematics; improved the performance of students in the national
examinations; and has developed/promoted practical teaching as thought by; as thought by the respondents
respectively. The study also discovered most challenges hindering the programme as: Time consuming;
inadequate science/ instructional materials; and high enrollment of students in class respectively. The
researcher recommends the policymakers, development partners and the government through the MoES to
ensure that, there is right balance of the teaching staff within a department; that the level of resources
provided for teaching is sufficient; reduce the teacher student ratio/ decongest the classes; and finally
recommends prospective researchers to assess the role of secondary science and mathematics education in
industrial and technological development; and a similar study to be conducted in other districts with a large
sample for comparison of the findings.
Key Words: SESEMAT Programme; In-Service Training; Universal Secondary Education
Practicality and Effectiveness of Student’ Worksheets Based on Ethno science ...IJAEMSJORNAL
Generally, the learning process in classes still used worksheets that does not link the matter and instructional topics with local knowledge of local area. Though it is able to increase the students' conceptual understanding of the specific physics topics. This study aimed to analyze the practicality and effectiveness student’ worksheet based on Ethno science in improving student understanding of rigid body’ concept. The study used a quasi-experimental with pretest-post test control group design. The sample was students’ senior high school in Lampung’ province, Indonesia. The sampling technique used simple random sampling technique. Data were obtain through the questionnaire, responses of teachers and students, and test of learning outcome in multiple choice questions reasoned type. Data were analyzed by percentage, N-gain, and effect size. The results showed that student worksheet based on Ethno science was practically using in learning and effective in improving conceptual understanding which is indicated by the differences in test results between the control and the experimental class.
Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra Stateijtsrd
The study investigated the effect of team teaching strategy on students' interest in Basic Science and Technology in Junior Secondary Schools in Anambra State. The quasi experimental design was adopted. The sample consisted of 150 JSS II students from four co educational Schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State Nigeria. The experimental group comprised 76 students made up of 39 boys and 37 girls, while 74 students were used as control comprising 36 boys and 38 girls. The instruments for data collection was Basic Science and Technology interest Scale BSTIS with reliability coefficient of 0.98. Data obtained were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research questions and analysis of covariance ANCOVA for the hypotheses. The results from the study showed a significant difference in interest scores of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy and their counterparts exposed to Basic Science and Technology using conventional teaching strategy. It also revealed gender has significant difference in interest of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy in favour of boys. The combined effect of exposing students to team teaching strategy and their gender significantly affected their interest in Basic Science and technology. On the premise of the findings, the study posit that team teaching Strategy has been very effective in teaching and learning of Basic Science and Technology in the classrooms. Thus, teachers are enjoined to use of team teaching strategy to enhance students' interest in the classrooms as well as improve teachers' classroom productivity. Okechukwu, Obiebere Rita | Prof. (Rev Sr) Felicia Opara "Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47542.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/47542/team-teaching-strategy-and-students'-interest-in-basic-science-in-anambra-state/okechukwu-obiebere-rita
Effect of gender and location on students’ achievement in chemistry in second...Alexander Decker
The study investigated the effect of gender and location on students' achievement in chemistry in secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. It analyzed data from 827 students in 8 secondary schools. The findings showed that male students achieved significantly higher scores than female students in both urban and rural schools. There was no significant difference in achievement between students in urban versus rural schools. However, within urban schools only, boys achieved significantly higher scores than girls. The study concluded that gender influences achievement more than location.
Qualitative Chemistry Education: The Role of the TeacherIOSR Journals
This document discusses the role of chemistry teachers in improving the quality of education in Nigeria. It identifies several factors that have contributed to the decline in quality, such as unqualified teachers, examination malpractice, and lack of practical skills. The document outlines strategies chemistry teachers can use, including changing from a lecture method to cooperative learning, concept mapping, and using information communication technology. It also stresses the importance of improvisation given limited resources. The document concludes by recommending that teachers adopt innovative teaching strategies and the government provide more funding and support for teacher training.
Designing an Innovative Assessment of HOTS in the Science Learning for the 21...Md. Mehadi Rahman
Science learning in the 21st century should develop the abilities of the students to find solutions to the problems. This task requires a set of skills called Higher Order Thinking
Skills (HOTS) and innovative assessment should be designed to gauge the acquisition of these skills. Thus, this study aimed to create an innovative HOTS-based assessment tool in
science learning. It entailed a method following the research and development model. It covered the topic of genetics and involved biology experts and junior high school students.
The result initially showed that the assessment tool has high content validity. It further revealed that the items have a high-reliability index and they loaded on components based
on the three HOTS intended for the test. Thus, this paper concludes that the HOTS-based assessment tool is a good classroom test to gauge the science learning of the students.
A Study on Attitude towards Educational Research among B.Ed Students Teachersijtsrd
This paper describes the development of a new measure of attitude towards Educational Research for use among B.Ed. Student Teachers which operationalizes the affective attitudinal domain. Item selection, the internal structure and reliability of the scale, content validity and construct validity were established on a sample of 250 B.Ed. Student Teachers in the Educational Colleges in Coimbatore. A study of level of Attitude towards Educational Research among B.Ed. Student Teachers between the groups that there is a significant with respect to medium of instruction and educational qualification and no significant with respect to gender, locality and marital status. Ms. J. Morin | Mrs. D. Geetha ""A Study on Attitude towards Educational Research among B.Ed Students Teachers"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25111.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/25111/a-study-on-attitude-towards-educational-research-among-bed-students-teachers/ms-j-morin
EFFECT OF TEACHING APPROACHES IN STEM CAREER ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS THROUGH...ijejournal
This study investigated the association between teaching approaches in Biology and STEM careeraspiration of upper secondary school students and how to apply in learning and teaching. In this research, we analyzed some teaching approaches in Biology which would actively improve students’ subject interest as well as their STEM career aspiration in upper secondary schools in Hanoi and some Northern provinces
of Vietnam and supposed suggestions for teachers use in their teaching approaches and teaching methods to promote the effectiveness of science-oriented teaching in their lectures. Analysis of science learning in Vietnam in this study highlighted that teaching the ‘applications of science’ and teaching ‘the relevance of study and career’ were measured teaching approaches to consistently and positively associated with upper
secondary school students’ STEM career aspiration, accounting for other teaching approaches. Additionally, in this study, the ‘student-led investigations’ indirectly associated with students’ STEM career aspiration by affecting on affected student’s career awareness and student’s science self-efficacy. However,
the project-based approach had no obvious effect on students’ STEM career aspiration.
A Portfolio Model For The Teaching And Learning Of GIS Competencies In An Upp...Audrey Britton
The document discusses the development of a digital GIS portfolio model to teach GIS skills to upper secondary students in Finland. Researchers used a design-based research approach involving pre-service teachers and geography teachers to develop the portfolio model over six cycles. The digital GIS portfolio was then tested with 17 students in a Geomedia course and improved students' GIS competency, motivation to learn GIS, and understanding of GIS importance. However, a teacher-centered approach was also found important for teaching GIS skills. The results provide knowledge for geography teachers and advice for developing teacher training in GIS education.
Quality of Secondary Schools Trained Geography Teachers in Universities and D...MOHAMEDMUCHIRI
There has been a concern about the quality of secondary schools teachers being prepared and produced by University and Teachers Training Colleges especially in pedagogy and use of instructional resources which is naturally and technically a pedagogical issue. The study was guided by Shulman`s concept of pedagogical content knowledge. A total sample of the study was ten (10) secondary schools, ten (10) Heads of department, fifty (50) Geography teachers and five hundred (500) Geography students. Schools, Geography teachers and Heads/Chairs of departments were purposively selected while form three (3) and form four (4) classes were selected by simple random method. The researcher used a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design involving both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Data were collected using questionnaires for Geography Teachers and interview schedules for Heads/Chairs of departments, observation schedules, and resources checklist. The major findings were most of University trained Geography teachers were not competent enough in pedagogy and faced difficulties in utilization of educational technology in teaching/ learning process which included: insufficient knowledge of meaningful instructional activities, fewer lessons in the timetable as recommended by the ministry, inadequacy of teaching/learning resources, examination oriented programme, cheating and inadequate teacher professional development in Geography. It was also noted most of TTCS trained teachers had been effectively oriented on the use of instructional resources but follow- up a mechanism like in-service training was inadequate. Based on research findings, the study recommended that Geography teachers should be in-service in the use of practical approaches and at least have six lessons per week to enable them to cover syllabus on time. It was also recommended that the ministry of education modernize all secondary schools in Kenya by technologizing them to make them tandem with the expectation of modern education. In addition, it was further recommended that most of the Geography departments should have Geography rooms which should be well equipped.
Effect of gender on students academic achievement in secondary school social ...Alexander Decker
1) The study investigated the effect of gender on academic achievement in Social Studies among 180 secondary school students in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria.
2) The results showed that gender had no significant effect on student achievement in Social Studies, though females in the experimental groups gained more than males.
3) There was a significant interaction effect found between the teaching strategies (simulation games, brainstorming, lecture method) and gender on student academic achievement in Social Studies. Specifically, males performed better with simulation games and lecture method while females performed better with brainstorming.
An appraisal of the new nigerian senior secondary school physics curriculumAlexander Decker
The document summarizes and compares the old and new senior secondary school physics curriculums in Nigeria. The new curriculum will be implemented in 2011 and has six themes instead of five. An additional theme on physics in technology has been added. The new curriculum is more student-activity oriented with an emphasis on experimentation, questioning, discussion and problem solving. It also recommends an assessment protocol that evaluates students across three domains of learning. While the objectives remain similar between the old and new curriculums, the changes aim to better align the physics curriculum with national and global issues.
Effectiveness of computer supported jigsaw ii cooperative learning strategyGambari Isiaka
This document summarizes a study that investigated the effectiveness of a computer-supported cooperative learning strategy called Jigsaw II on physics performance and attitudes of senior secondary school students in Nigeria. 80 students were assigned to either a Jigsaw II group or an individual computer instruction control group. Results showed that students in the Jigsaw II group performed better on a physics achievement test than those in the individual instruction group. Students in the Jigsaw II group also reported more positive attitudes towards physics. However, gender was found to have no influence on performance. The study concluded that using computer-supported cooperative learning strategies like Jigsaw II can improve students' learning and attitudes in physics classes.
A comparative study of secondary school students’ performanceAlexander Decker
This study compared the performance of secondary school students in English and Social Studies in Osun State, Nigeria. The following key points are summarized:
1. Test results from 800 students across 10 schools showed a significant difference in performance between English and Social Studies, with higher average scores in Social Studies.
2. Scores varied significantly across the 10 schools in both subjects.
3. However, gender, school location, and school type (public vs. private) were not found to significantly influence student performance in either subject.
4. The researchers concluded students performed better in Social Studies than English, possibly due to factors other than English language proficiency influencing Social Studies understanding. Consistent teacher training was recommended to
1. The document discusses a questionnaire survey of Finnish upper secondary school geography teachers regarding their readiness and ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in their classrooms.
2. The survey found that most teachers were not familiar with GIS and had not received training in its educational uses. A lack of training, funds, computers and teaching materials were seen as major barriers.
3. However, around half of teachers saw potential benefits of GIS for enhancing student problem-solving and spatial thinking skills. There was overall interest in innovative teaching methods when given proper support.
4. The implications are that universities will need to provide substantial in-service GIS training for teachers to help them incorporate it pedag
Students attitudes towards physics in primary and secondary schools of Dire D...Premier Publishers
The focus of this study was about higher secondary and primary school students’ attitude towards physics subject. The population of this study was some of the higher secondary and primary schools students of Dire Dawa administrative city (Ethiopia), however due to time constraints and convenience students from three government secondary schools, 2 Private secondary schools and l1 government and private schools were taken as convenience sample for this study. The study revealed that students were very much unsatisfied from the physics teacher methodology moreover students have considered physics as difficult subject and developed negative attitudes on the calculation part of the subject. The result also revealed that girls are more attracted on physics subject when they at primary than secondary schools, like grade 9 and 11.
Influence of universal basic education (ube) facilities on school learning en...Alexander Decker
1) The study investigated the influence of Universal Basic Education (UBE) facilities on the learning environment of junior secondary schools in Epe division of Lagos State, Nigeria.
2) Five hypotheses were tested regarding the impact of UBE facilities on classroom control, teacher-student interaction, student sitting arrangements, cooperative learning, and student stimulation.
3) Results found that UBE facilities had a significant positive influence on all five factors, as the schools with UBE facilities performed significantly better than those without on all measures. This indicates that UBE facilities enhance the learning environment.
hasil kajian yang telah dipresentasikan pada International Conference on Desicion Modelling 13 March 2012 di Universiti Utara malaysia, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
Assessment of The Influence Of School-Based Factors On The Implementation Of ...inventionjournals
ABSTRACT: The current reforms in mathematics and science education recognize the crucial role that teachers play and thus target them as curriculum innovators and implementers through in-service education and training. Unfortunately, several pragmatic innovations have partially been implemented or completely shunned. Several factors have been highlighted as impediments to effective implementation. The objective of the study was todetermine the influence of school-based factors on the acceptability of Alternative ‘B’ Mathematics curriculum in secondary schools in Kericho County. The study utilized a descriptive research design where frequency counts, tables and figures were used to boil down data into manageable units. A population of 157 principals, 401 teachers of Mathematics and 20 heads of secondary Mathematics curriculum at KIDC, MoE and KNEC were targeted. Simple random sampling was employed to select respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS computer programme version 20.0, a reliability level of .83 was ascertained by using a pilot study and a reliability level of .76 was arrived at using cronbach Alpha. The findings indicated that school- based factors are key in curriculum implementation.
An assessment of stakeholders’ perception of the implementation of universal ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed stakeholders' perceptions of the implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria's North-Central geo-political zone. The study investigated the perceptions of school administrators, parents, teachers, and learners. Key findings included: (1) School administrators perceived UBE implementation as unsatisfactory, (2) Parents perceived inadequate human resources, (3) Administrators perceived inadequate funding, and (4) Learners perceived the program as satisfactory. The major challenges identified were overcrowded classrooms, inadequate funding, and dilapidated buildings. The conclusion was that UBE implementation in the region was unsatisfactory and recommendations included increasing funding, teacher recruitment, and facility construction/renovation
Uganda sesemat programme impact and challenges in its implementationKomakech Robert Agwot
ABSTRACT
The Secondary Science and Mathematics (SESEMAT) programme has been recognized as an effective tool
in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning science and mathematics in secondary schools. The
SESEMAT programme was introduced in 2005 with the purpose to improve the teaching ability of science
and mathematics teachers at secondary level; and to improve performance in those subjects. The main
objective of the study was to assess the impact of the SESEMAT programme on science and mathematics in
Uganda; a case study of Jinja district located in Eastern part of Uganda. It also found out the challenges of
implementing the SESEMAT programme. However, the study focused mainly on fifteen secondary schools
out of the 26 secondary schools in the district and the period under consideration was 2009-2013. The
researcher used a descriptive cross sectional survey, where data was collected at one point in time from a
cross-section of respondents. This was useful in the study because it involved collecting data from a
relatively large number of respondents from various schools in the district. Primary data was collected
mainly through in-depths interviews and self-administered questionnaires instruments. Both quantitative and
qualitative analyses were employed on data collected from 135 respondents.
The findings show that, the SESEMAT programme had the greatest impact on: improved teachers and
student’s attitudes towards science and mathematics; improved the performance of students in the national
examinations; and has developed/promoted practical teaching as thought by; as thought by the respondents
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recommends prospective researchers to assess the role of secondary science and mathematics education in
industrial and technological development; and a similar study to be conducted in other districts with a large
sample for comparison of the findings.
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1. www.sciedu.ca/wje World Journal of Education Vol. 3, No. 5; 2013
Published by Sciedu Press 1 ISSN 1925-0746 E-ISSN 1925-0754
A Theoretical Framework for Assessing the Impact of GIS Integrated
Teaching on Underachieving Malaysian Students' Motivation to Learn
Geography
Soon Singh Bikar Singh1,2,*
, Grant Kleeman1
& Penny Van Bergen1
1
School of Education, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
2
School of Education, University Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
*Corresponding author: School of Education, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
E-mail: sohan4025@gmail.com
Received: July 21, 2013 Accepted: August 23, 2013 Online Published: August 30, 2013
doi:10.5430/wje.v3n5p1 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/wje.v3n5p1
Abstract
In 1988, Malaysia Ministry of Education introduced the integrated secondary school curriculum as a continuation of
curriculum changes initially introduced in the primary school. These changes have impacted the profile of
Geography in the secondary school, with Geography becoming a compulsory subject at the lower secondary school
level and an elective subject at the upper secondary school level. As a result, fewer schools in Malaysia now offer
Geography at the upper level. In 1999, the Ministry of Education also established the Smart School Program, which
emphasizes the use of the technology tools as an important aid in learning and teaching. While there is potential to
use new technological tools such as Geography Information Systems (GIS) in Geography, which has been
demonstrated in other countries to increase students’ motivation for learning, the integration of ICT has been
prioritised in Science, Mathematics, and English only. Consequently, Malaysian students in upper secondary school
are shying away from studying Geography. Furthermore in students who do continue Geography studies, the
percentage who pass the exam is declining each year. Scholars have reported that Malaysian students are not
motivated to study Geography and increasingly perceive it as a dry subject with little use of technology. This article
presents a theoretical model based on an extensive review of literature assessing the impact of GIS on motivation.
Keywords: geography information system; theoretical framework; underachievers; motivation
1. Introduction
The history of Geographical Education in Malaysia is unique. Geography was first introduced in Malay vernacular
schools in 1927. The geography curriculum was ‘British Empire-centered’ and students were taught about map
drawing, principal tows, rivers, and national industries through the memorization of discrete facts. Geography
education was officially introduced in primary and secondary English School in 1928. The curriculum emphasized
the study of geographic terms, map reading, map drawing and identification of geographic regions across five
continents (Wong 1977). The curriculum structure was reassessed again in 1936, 1956, 1979 and 1982 (Khatijah,
1989). In line with national development and the vision to produce creative, innovative and knowledgeable human
resources, for example, the Malaysian Ministry of Education used the revision of the primary school curriculum in
1982 to provide greater emphasis on the acquisition of basic skills and knowledge through various learning activities
(Lee, 2000). Significantly, Geography as a discrete entity was eliminated and integrated with “Alam Dan Manusia”
(local study): an initiative designed to integrate Science, History, Geography, Civic and Moral studies.
The integrated secondary school curriculum was introduced in 1988 as a continuation of the curriculum changes
introduced in primary schools (Abdul Hamid, Mohmadisa, Mohd Faris & Mohamad Suhaily, 2006). Geography
becames a compulsory subject for lower secondary school students who were formally assessed in the government
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Form 3 students (Penilaian Menengah Rendah). However, at the upper secondary school level, Forms 4 and Forms 5,
Geography became an elective subject. As a result, fewer schools in Malaysia now offer Geography at the upper
level (Lateh & Vasugiammai, 2009).
In 1999, the Ministry of Education also established the Smart School Program: emphasizing the use of technological
tools as an important aid in learning and teaching. Significantly, the integration of ICT in teaching has given greater
priority in Science, Mathematics, and English. The introduction of the Smart School project does not have any
positive impact on the curriculum and methods of teaching Geography in Malaysia, and Geography has thus become
what students perceive to be a ‘dry’ subject. Consequently, students in upper secondary school level now shy away
from studying Geography. The percentage of students who pass the exam is declining each year (Habibah &
Vasugiammai, 2011).
2. GIS and Achievement in Geography
Over the past three decades, Geography Information System (GIS) have become a central tool for natural resources
management, disease mapping and monitoring, crime analysis and city and regional planning. Consequently, GIS
education has become pervasive: emerging in secondary school Geography classes in a number of countries (Oppong
& Ofori-Amoah 2012). Aladang (2010) argues that the introduction of GIS in Geography classes has a positive effect
on students’ attitudes towards Geography. This view is strongly supported by Kaya’s (2012) research on six grade
primary school students in Turkey. Kaya’s research shows that GIS integrated lessons promote academic success
even amongst students whose demographic characteristic and school circumstances place them at high risk of failure
in Social Studies.
Numerous studies have attempted to explain the effects of GIS integrated lesson on students’ achievement. For
example, Shin (2007) reports that the use of GIS integrated lessons helped fourth-grade primary students to engage
in the more difficult tasks, and also enhanced their understanding and achievement. Similar findings have also been
reported by Sin Milson and Earle (2008), Artvinli (2010), Elisabeth, Chang, and Hang, (2010). GIS has been
recognized as an effective tool in classrooms because it promotes students’ Geography skill, leads to more dynamic
learning, and enhances students’ achievement. Milson (2008) and Liu (2010) have argued that GIS not only enhance
students’ skills but also provides students opportunities to work with actual data that deal with their local area.
Therefore, they have concluded that GIS is an effective tool to teach Geography in primary and secondary school.
However, it must be noted that the majority of studies to date have been conducted with typical and high achieving
Geography students. With the exception of Kaya’s research with young Turkish students, outlined above, the
effectiveness of GIS in teaching and learning Geography with underachieving students is unknown (Aladang, 2010).
There is no research examining the use of GIS with underachieving Malaysian students.
In Malaysia GIS has not been embraced in the education system. Nordin Sakke (2006) highlights the main obstacles
to integrating GIS in the Malaysian education system: a lack of computers, and less ability to accessing computers
among teachers and students in secondary schools. However, a recent study by Lateh and Muniady (2010) has noted
that the increased number of computer labs in each school. Moreover, they note the willingness of teachers to use
GIS: thus suggesting renewed opportunities to integrate GIS in Geography teaching in Malaysian schools. Singh
(2012) has gone further to investigate the opportunities’ to integrate GIS in Sabah Secondary Smart Schools, and
found that there is significant potential to integrate GIS when teachers are well trained in GIS, willing to use GIS in
teaching, and able to access sufficient ICT infrastructures.
While there is little research examining the integration of GIS in Geography classrooms in Malaysia with
underachieving students, recently two studies have implemented GIS with typically performing younger students.
For example, in a study by Vasugiammai (2007), Form 2 students used GIS to study the topic of Developing Area in
Kepala Batas, Malaysia, The author reports that students were excited and easily understood the concept of patterns
and population distribution. In a study by Umah Dewi (2008), Form 1 students who used GIS to examine mountain
landscapes experienced an increase in performance following the use of GIS. Given the Malaysian Ministry of
Education’s goals to enhance students’ achievement in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Education Certificate),
there is now a need to examine how GIS-integrated instruction could be used to also enhance the learning of
underachieving students.
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3. GIS and Motivation to Learn Geography
Over the last decade, a wealth empirical evidence has demonstrated that ICT enhances students’ motivation to learn
(Handley, 2008; Marina, 2009; Otta & Tavella, 2010; Vos, Meijden & Denessen, 2011; Moos & Honkomp, 2011;
Artvinli, 2010; Aladang, 2010; Park & Kim, 2011; Vos, Van der Meijden & Denessen, 2011; Meluso, Zheng, Spires
& Lester, 2012. In Geographical Education, there have been a number of studies conducted to investigate the
effectiveness of using ICT to enhance students' motivation to learn Geography (Tuzun, Saylu, and Karakus, 2009;
Yeung, 2010; Kaya, 2011). Interestingly, all studies suggest that ICT significantly influences their Motivation to
learn Geography (e.g. Vos, Meijden, & Denessen, 2011; Santos, Perez & Hernandez, 2011; Chiu, Cheng, & Huang,
2012).
In the Malaysian context, the Ministry of Education has invested heavily in school facilities for the infusion of ICT
in various subjects. However, as explained above, the integration of ICT has traditionally been prioritised in other
subjects including Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language), Science, Mathematics and English (Ruslan, 2001; Abdul,
2006). Geography teachers in Malaysia have recently taken proactive steps to integrate ICT in teaching Geography,
with Malaysian studies, like those in international contexts, also showing that lessons with integrated ICT have a
positive impact on students' motivation (Raman, 2006 & Othman, 2007). A recent study by Ong, Ho and Teow
(2011), for example, demonstrated that ICT-integrated Geography lessons not only motivated students to learn
Geography but also enhanced their critical thinking.
While there is a small number of existing studies examining GIS in Geographical Education in Malaysia, these
studies are not comprehensive. There is a focus on resources that can be utilized to provide an attractive learning
environment in Geography class (Umah Dewi, 2008; Lateh & Muniandy, 2010), but little use of quantitative
outcome measures and little focus on the motivational theory underpinning student engagement. As a consequence,
while motivation has been examined in broad terms, far too little attention has been focused on the effects of ICT
integrated teaching on students’ goal orientation.
Goal orientation has significant implications for learning. According to Demirci (2006), underachievers’ typically
have very low confidence in their ability. Thus, a salient goal is to try to avoid any challenging tasks where there is a
risk of failure. We suggest here that GIS may assist such students in setting appropriate goals. For example, Li (2012)
posits that the integration of ICT and multimedia technology in teaching and learning raises students’ learning
interest, ability, confidence and engagement. Where students feel confident of success, they are less likely to set task
avoidance goals.
Goal orientation is in turn related to students’ intrinsic motivation. According to Woolfolk and Margetts (2010), the
classroom environment, technology-based teaching and student-centered learning that supports student
self-determination are each strongly associated with students’ intrinsic interest in both the task and the learning
process more broadly. Shroff and Rogel (2009) thus suggest that a better understanding of intrinsic motivation and
the ability to measure the students’ intrinsic motivation when engaged with technology supported learning would
contribute to the design of more effective educational programs.
Consistent with this notion, international research reveals that technology-based teaching increases students’ intrinsic
motivation across a variety of disciplines. For example, Park and Kim (2011) conducted an experimental study to
identify the effect of educational computer games on intrinsic motivation. This study showed that there is a
meaningful increase in intrinsic motivation among learners who used such games. Another recent study by Lee and
Osman (2012) also demonstrated that an increase in Form 4 chemistry students’ intrinsic motivation was observed
when an interactive multimedia module was used to learn electrochemistry. This is because combinations of
technology-integrated learning address students’ basic need for competence, autonomy, and relatedness. This view is
strongly supported by Vos, Meijden and Denessen (2011), who argue that ICT integrated teaching effects students’
competence by enhancing their ability to conduct specific tasks. Finally, Zhao, Lu, Wang, and Huang (2011) argue
that the curiosity and enjoyment experienced when using the internet enhances students' competence and enables
them to be more connected to friends which in turn induces stronger intrinsic motivation. Shin, Sutherland, Norris
and Soloway (2011) assert that ICT integrated teaching enhances student autonomy because they get highly involved
in teaching and learning activities.
The evidence from these studies has confirmed that ICT integrated teaching and learning have a significant impact
on students' intrinsic motivation. However, the impact of ICT integrated teaching in Geography subjects on students'
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intrinsic motivation has not received little commensurate attention; either in Malaysia or abroad. In one of the few
studies examining ICT, Geography, and intrinsic motivation, Tuzun, Yilmaz-Soylu, Karakus, Inal and Kizilkaya
(2009) designed a three-dimensional educational game about Geography for elementary school children.
Interestingly, they found that students demonstrated statistically significant higher levels of intrinsic motivation in
the computer game-based environment to those who learned in a traditional class environment. As in other studies,
however, they did not specifically evaluate the impact of ICT-integrated learning on underachieving students. In
addition, in spite of an increased interest among scholars to investigate the impact of ICT integrated Geography
teaching on students' motivation, no study to date has investigated the effects of GIS as a new technology teaching
tools on students’ intrinsic motivation.
Goal orientation and intrinsic motivation should not be considered without also considering self-efficacy Schunk and
Pajares (2009) has clarified that self-efficacy play an important role in academic motivation because students who
are efficacious about learning tend to be competent, engaged, set learning goal, use effective learning strategies and
create a supportive environment. In line with Bandura, Schunk and Pajares’ views, a large and growing body of
literature has investigated the effect of ICT on students’ self-efficacy (Papastergiou, Gerodimos & Antoniou, 2011 &
Packer, 2012). Preliminary work focuses on GIS specifically. For example, work undertaken by Baker (2003) to
investigate the effects of GIS on students self-efficacy in middle Science classrooms shows that students using the
GIS-supported materials made positive and significant improvements in their Science self-efficacy and attitudes
toward technology. More studies are needed in this area particularly in Malaysia in order to validate the seeming
potential of GIS on enhancing students’ self-efficacy.
4. Motivation and Geography Achievement
There is a large volume of published studies describing the relationship between motivation and academic
achievement in primary school (Chen & Pajares, 2010; Bruckman, 2011; Hornstra, Veen, Peetsma, & Volman, 2012)
in secondary school (Bruckman, 2011; Bryan, Glynn & Kittleson, 2011; Green, Liem, Martin, Colmar, Marsh, &
McInerney, 2012). The relationship between motivation and achievement has been found in many subject areas,
including Science (Bryan, Glynn, & Kittleson, 2011), Mathematics (Shores & Shannon, 2010; Berger & Karabenick,
2011; Areepattamannil, Freeman & Klinger, 2011), and Languages (Galloway, Leo, Rogers, & Armstrong, 2011).
However, little attention has been paid to Geography, however, and no single study has revealed the effects of
motivation on students’ achievement in Geography and more specifically among underachievers Geography
students.
Educational psychologists have affirmed that goal orientations are one of the primary influences on achievement.
However, the results concerning goal orientation and achievement have been less consistent. For example, Azar,
Lavasani, Malahmadi and Amani (2010) investigated the role of achievement goals and mathematics achievement
among 280 third grade high school students. They demonstrated that mastery goal and performance approach goal
influenced student mathematics achievement. Another study by Rostami, Hejazi, Lavasani (2011) has examined the
relationship between achievement goal and achievement in English among 336 third grade students’ in Iran. This
study revealed that there was a meaningful relationship between mastery goals, performance approach goals, and
English achievement. Poorer performance was observed when students held a performance avoidance goal
orientation. Finally, Keys, Conley, Duncan, and Domina, (2012) conducted a large-scale study with 2000 seven and
eight grades students of White, Hispanic and Vietnamese background in California. Students who maintain a higher
level of mastery goal had higher grade in Mathematics. However, in constrast to previous findings, this study showed
that neither performance-approach or performance-avoidance goal orientations predicted students’ mathematics
achievement. These inconsistent findings may be because of the classroom structures designed by teachers in such
ways that they emphasized the development and improvement of academic mastery, rather than competition among
students. This view strongly supported by Throdsen and Turmo (2012). They argue that students’ personal goal
orientations are influenced by the teacher’s teaching practices in the classroom.
When considering motivation and goal orientation, the kind of motivation is important. A number of studies have
demonstrated the enormous advantages of intrinsic motivation for the academic achievement among primary school
students’ (Tuzun, Yilmaz-Soylu, Karakus, Inal, & Kizilkaya, 2009; Vos, Van der Meijden & Denessen, 2011; Othman
& Leng, 2011). Inspired by these findings researchers began to investigate the effect of intrinsic motivation in
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relation to various aspects among secondary school students. For instance, a study by Areepattamannil, Freeman and
Klingger (2011) which included 355 grade 9 to 12 Indian migrant students in Canada revealed that intrinsic
motivation had a positive predictive effect on academic achievement, whereas extrinsic motivation did not. In
Malaysia too, a considerable number of studies have been conducted to explore the relationship between intrinsic
motivation and academic achievement. For example, Othman and Leng (2011) tested the relationship between
intrinsic motivations and achievement among 200 Primary Chinese School students in Johor, Malaysia. A positive
relationship was found. Recently, Thang, Ting and Jaafar (2011) also tested the effect of intrinsic motivation on
attitude and achievement in English for 143 students in Sarawak. The findings of this study revealed there is positive
relationship between attitudes to learn English, achievement scores, and intrinsic motivation.
The findings of Malaysian and international studies strongly show that students tend to learn and perform better in
academically when they are intrinsically motivated. One of the main reasons for better performance among
intrinsically motivated students could be that their teachers are more likely to facilitate teaching and learning
activities which are associated with intrinsic goals and autonomy-supportive classroom contexts. This view is
strongly supported by Reeve (2012, p. 157) who posits that students learn better and feel better when they pursue
intrinsic rather than extrinsic goals when their teachers facilitate learning associated with intrinsic goals. However,
there are very limited studies investigating the effect of intrinsic motivation for achievement among under achieving
Malaysian students, who are less likely to be intrinsically motivated than their peers
Finally, the relationship between self-efficacy and academic achievement has captured the attention of many scholars.
Recently, for example, Caprara, Vecchione, Alessandri, Gerbino and Barbaranelli (2011) conducted a longitudinal
study to investigate the interrelationship between 13-19 year old Italian students’ self-efficacy and academic
achievement. Their study revealed that self-efficacy was correlated significantly to predictors of academic
achievement. Hsieh and Kang’s (2010) study of 192 ninth-grade English learners in Korea likewise found that there
was a positive correlation between self-efficacy and achievement in English, and, in one of the most comprehensive
studies to date, Yeung and Nie (2010) aimed to examine the relationship of academic achievement to six motivation
constructs: namely Self-efficacy, Interest, Mastery goal orientation, Engagement, Avoidance Coping and Effort
withdrawal in learning English in 78 schools in Singapore. In this large scale study, involving 4214 primary and
secondary school students, they again found that self-efficacy significantly influences students’ English achievement.
Although ample studies have demonstrated that self-efficacy is significantly associated with students’ academic
achievement, there is also a considerable amount of published literature showing the negative correlation between
self-efficacy and academic achievement. For example, in a study of 497 middle school students in the United States,
Ritzhaupt, Higgins and Allred (2011) found that high mathematics self-efficacy positively influenced students’
attitudes toward Mathematics, but did not change their achievement. Given these equivocal findings, further research
is required.
Within the Malaysian context, numerous empirical studies in educational settings have also attempted to explain the
relationship between self- efficacy, motivation, and achievement. For instance, in studies of 688 form four Malaysian
students, Elias, Mahyuddin, Noordin, Abdullah and Roslan (2009) found significant correlation between
Self-efficacy and student achievement in Mathematics and English. Nevertheless, most of the studies that have been
conducted in Malaysia lack consideration of the self-efficacy of underachievers’ and its bidirectional influence on
student achievement. Schunk and Mullen (2012) postulate that self-efficacy has diverse effects on various motivation
outcomes associated with students’ engagement and achievement. Hence, more research is necessary to examine the
effects of self-efficacy on underachievers’ students' motivation to enhance their academic achievement and
preventing from school dropout.
5. A Theoretical Framework for Assessing the Impact of GIS on Achievement and Motivation
The aim of this research is to assess the effectiveness of GIS based learning in enhancing students’ motivation and
achievement in Geography. Achievement Motivation Theories are the theoretical lenses through which the data are
analyzed. Theories of achievement motivation are based on the broad theory to explain, predict, and influence
learning and performance. This theory assumes there is an interrelationship between an individual’s cognitive
process, social environment, and achievement-oriented behavior (Alderman, 2008, p. 8). In this study, Goal Theory,
Self Determination Theory, and Self-efficacy Theory are used as a point of reference. Significantly, Areepattamannil,
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Freeman & Klinger (2010) and Diseth (2012) have used these theoretical frameworks to determine motivation effect
on students’ achievement. There were three theoretical frameworks utilized to support this study. A visual
representation of how these theories are interrelated on students achievement show in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Theoretical Framework
The blue arrows in Figure 1 show the relationship between Self Determination Theory, Self-efficacy Theory, Goal
Theory and student achievement motivation. Goal Theory focuses on the reason students have for engaging in a
specific activity or undertake a task (Stepek, 1998; Martin & Dowson, 2009). Most goal theorists distinguished
between learning goals (mastery goal) and performance goals (demonstrate superiority). More-recent developments
in goal theory have added social goals, which focus on social reason for achievement (Elliot, 1997; Martin &
Dowson, 2009). There are a number of studies demonstrated a significant association between students learning goal
with their academic achievement (Meece, Eric & Lynley, 2006; Eow, Ali, Mahmud & Baki 2009).
Self Determination Theory holds that human beings have three innate psychology needs, namely relatedness,
competence, and autonomy. These are required to function at optimal levels (Martin & Dowson, 2009). According to
Deci and Ryan (2004) relatedness refers to the need to feel a sense of belonging to a social group and autonomy
refers to the need to express one’s authentic. They also note that competence refers to needs to feel that one is
effective in performing the requisite action. Self Determination Theory evolved from the distinction between
intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. A number of empirical studies have demonstrated the innumerable advantage of
intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in student achievement (Shrof & Vogel, 2009; Areepattamannil, Freeman &
Klinger, 2010).
Self-efficacy Theory, developed by Bandura (1997, 1986), focuses on an individual’s belief in their capabilities to
successfully achieve desired performance. Self-efficacy Theory originated from the social learning theories, which
signify one’s ability to learn from others. A wealth of research indicates that a higher sense of self-efficacy can
positively affect learning, achievement, and motivational outcome such as individuals’ choices of activities, effort
and interest (Bandura, 1997; Schunk & Usher, 2012). Many studies have also shown that self-efficacious students are
motivated and engaged in learning, which promotes their competence as learners. On the other hand, a lower sense of
self-efficacy for study and performing well in school can negatively affect students' motivation and increasing the
risk of underachieving and drop out (Schunk & Mullen, 2012).
Goal Theory, Self Determination and Self-efficacy theory are interrelated and have been extensively providing an
empirical useful conceptual framework to understand the achievement motivation of students. According to Svanum
Goal Theory
Self Determination
Theory
Self-efficacy
Theory
Achievement
Motivation
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and Aigner (2010), intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are strongly related to the Goal Theory. They stated that
students who are intrinsically motivated develop mastery goal, whereas students who are extrinsically motivated to
develop performance goal. On the basis of a large and consistent body of research, Tabernero and Wood (2009)
concluded that Self Determination Theory and Self-efficacy Theory are interrelated. They emphasize that high
self-efficacy leads individuals to view difficult tasks as challenges to be tackled rather than threats to be avoided.
This understanding foster intrinsic motivation and deep concern with the activities carried out. Therefore,
Self-efficacy is directly related to task involvement and intrinsic motivation.
Previous research also has revealed that self-efficacy relates to achievement goals. More specifically achievement
goals are considered an outcome of academic self-efficacy (Diset, 2012).In addition, Fan, Meng, Billings, Litchfield,
and Kaplan (2008) assume goals as predictors of self-efficacy and Diseth (2012) regard self-efficacy as predictors of
Goal these entire variables are strongly related to students’ academic achievement.
The above discussion shows these three motivation achievement theories are interrelated and particularly relevant for
study students’ motivation achievement and provide a useful lense. Therefore, three achievement motivational
theories are the theoretical lens through which data are analyzed.
6. Conclusion
The aim of this paper has been provide a comprehensive theoretical framework to assess the impact of GIS on the
achievement and motivation to learn geography among Malaysian underachieving students. Theories of achievement
motivation are based on a need to explain, predict, and influence students’ behavior toward learning and performance.
Each assumes there is an interrelation between an individual’s cognitive process, social environment, and behavior
that is striving for achievement. Research has shown that GIS has positively influenced on students’ goal, intrinsic
motivation, and self efficacy to study Geography. In addition, a wealth of research highlights the positive impact of
GIS on students’ achievement. However, an extensive literature review found little research investigating the
effectiveness of GIS integrated lessons on underachieving students’ achievements, not on their motivation to learn
Geography. While there are a number of studies demonstrating a significant association between students’ learning
goals and their academic achievement, and a number of empirical studies have demonstrated the innumerable
advantage of intrinsic motivation, these tend to be based on normative samples only. Likewise, a wealth of research
suggests that a higher sense of self-efficacy can positively affect learning, achievement choices of activities, effort,
and interest, however, underachieving students are less likely than other students to experience positive self efficacy.
Given that Goal theory, Self determination theory and Self efficacy theory are interrelated, and that learning goals,
intrinsic motivation and self efficacy strongly affect students’ achievement, there is a need to examine these theories
in light of new efforts to integrate GIS into Geography classrooms in Malaysia.
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