THE USE OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL) METHOD IN IMPROVING SS1 STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN READING COMPREHENSION IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Main Article Content
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of using Project-Based Learning (PBL) method in improving SS1 students’ performance in reading comprehension in Benue State, Nigeria. Three research questions were answered and six hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test, non-equivalent, non-randomised research design. A sample of 73 Senior Secondary One (SS 1) students was obtained from the population of 3,925 students using multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using Reading Comprehension Performance Test (RCPT). The RCPT had the reliability coefficients of 0.76 using Kuder Richardson (K-R 20). Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to test the hypotheses. The findings showed significant
Downloads
Article Details
References
Akpakwu, S.O, (2014). Educational management: Theory and practice. Makurdi: Destiny Ventures.
Ala, H., Oda, M., & Abdul-Kadhim, R. (2017) carried out a study on the relationship between gender and reading comprehension at college level. Journal of Basrah Research and Humanities Sciences, 42(6), 426 – 442.
Anderson, A. (2012). The influence of process drama on elementary students’ written language. Journal of Education, 39(4), 1-24.
Arellano, M.D.C. (2013). Gender differences in reading comprehension achievement in English as a foreign language in compulsory secondary education. Retrieved 11/12/2019 from htt:/dialnet-genderdifferenceinreadingcomprehensionachievement-4353124
Ari, G. (2017). Basic concepts of reading instruction. International Journal of Languages’ Education and teaching, 5(4),484-503.
Barr, P.S., & Chinwonno, P. (2016). The effects of project-based reading instruction on English reading ability and intercultural communicative competence of undergraduate students. Journal of Education Naresuan University, 18(3), 27 – 44.
Benue State Examinations Board, Makurdi (2022). Students’ school records. Department of records and statistics Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria.
Bradley-Levine, J. (2013). What teachers and administrators “need to know” about project-based learning implementation. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado, April, 2013.
Bui, T. K., & Bui, T.K. (2017). Reading Comprehension Performance of EFL First Year Students: Basis for Reading Enhancement Program. English Language Teaching, 10(7),89-103.
Grabe, W., & Stoller, F.L. (2011). The nature of reading abilities. Teaching and Researching: Reading. Great Britain Pearson Education.
Grabe, W., & Stoller, F.L. (Eds.). (2013). Teaching reading for academic purposes (4th ed.). Boston: HeinleCengage.
Imam, A.I. (2016). Effect of critical thinking strategies on reading comprehension performance of senior secondary school year ii students in Minna Metropolis, Nigeria. Unpublished Thesis, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Jefi, F.A. (2015). Gender differences in reading comprehension achievement: A case study at Iain SyekhNurjati Cirebon.
Kozak, M. (2011). The types of reading and exercises for teaching reading. From http://www.ee.osnova.ru/pdf/osnova 10.0-696.Pdf. (21st December, 2019)
Larmer, J., Mergendoller, J., & Boss S. (2015). Setting the standard for project-based learning: a proven approach to rigorous classroom. USA: ASDC
Lenz, B., Wells, J., & Kingston, S. (2015). Deeper Learning: Transforming Schools Using Common Core Standards, Project-Based Learning, and Performance Assessment (1). Somerset, US: Jossey-Bass. Retrieved on 21st December, 2019 from http://www.ebrary.com.
Madoda, C. (2016). Gender differences in the reading comprehension of grade three rural learners in South Africa. International Journal Education Science, 13(2), 247-254.
Magon, A.J. (2019). Gender, the brain and education: Do males and females learn differently? (Dissertation, University of Victoria). Retrieved date on 12 August, 2019.
Matsuda, A. (2012). Principles and practices of teaching English as an international language. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Muodumogu, C.A (2012) What methodology do universal basic education teachers use in teaching in Benue State, Nigeria. Botswana Journal of Africa, 26(2), 158-159.
Muodumogu, C.A., & Iorpev, O. (2018). Effect of concept mapping strategy on students’ achievement in reading comprehension in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Journal of Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), 18(2), 183 – 191.
Nzewi, U.M. (2014). It’s all in the brain: of gender and achievement in science and technology education. 51st Inaugural lecture of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Nsukka: University Press.
Okeke, E.A.C. (2007). Sex difference in the understanding of some important Biology concepts. Nigeria Journal of Education, 2(1), 125 – 132.
Okoro, A. U. (2011). Effect of interaction on achievement and interest in Biology among Secondary School Students in Enugu State Nigeria. Unpublished M.Ed. Project, University of Nigeria, Nsuka. Science Education.
Oyetunde, T.O. (2009). Beginning reading scheme: Empowering teachers to help their children become good readers. Jos: LECAPS Publishers.
Rocha, I.M.D. (2017). Project-based learning in reading: an exploratory study at a Colombian public school. Unpublished dissertation, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla- Colombia.
Sarmah, H.K., & Hazaka, B.B. (2012) Determination of reliability and validity measures of a questionnaire. Indian Journal of Education and management, 1(11), 508-517.
Shiraz, M.P., & Larsari, E.E. (2014) carried out a study on the effect of project-based activities on intermediate EFL students' reading comprehension ability in Guilan, Iran. The Journal of Effective Teaching, 14(3), 38-54.
Somani, R., & Rizvi, M. (2018). Project-based learning over traditional method of language teaching: a quasi-experimental design in EFL classrooms. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 9(2), 2895 – 2906.
West African Examinations Council (2020). Chief Examiner's Report in English Language. Lagos: WAEC.
Ukume, G.D., Agbum, P. T., & Udu, T. T. (2018). Efficacy of reading clubs in enhancing students’ achievement in composition writing. African Journal of Sustainable Professional Development, 3(2), 118 – 126.
Yang, T. (2014). Who’s the boss? Explaining gender inequality in entrepreneurial teams. American Sociological Review, 1–25.