EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING STRATEGY AS A PREDICATOR OF MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS INTEREST IN COMPUTER STUDIES IN NNEWI EDUCATION ZONE, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Sr No:
Page No:
112-116
Language:
English
Authors:
Muogbo Uchenna Favour* , Okafor Theresa U, Okafor Chinyere Francisca
Received:
2025-04-28
Accepted:
2025-05-12
Published Date:
2025-05-15
Abstract:
This study examined the effectiveness of experiential learning strategy as a
predicator of male and female students’ interest in computer studies in Nnewi Education Zone,
Anambra State. A quasi-experimental research design was employed. The sample size consisted
of One Hundred and Nine (109)) Senior Secondary School 2 (SS2) students, 48 Males 61female
students selected from two intact classes randomly drawn from two co-educational schools in the
zone. One school was assigned to the experimental group, which received instruction in
Microsoft Word using the experiential learning strategy, while the other served as the control
group and was taught the same content using the conventional lecture method. The study was
guided by research questions and two null hypotheses. Data were collected using a researcherdeveloped instrument titled Computer Studies Interest Scale (CSIS). The reliability of the CSIS
was established using Cronbach’s Alpha, yielding a coefficient of 0.89, indicating high internal
consistency. Data analysis involved the use of mean, standard deviation, and Analysis of
Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings from the study revealed that the experiential learning strategy
is not gender-biased. Its hands-on, student-centered approach provides both male and female
students with equal opportunities to engage in self-motivated and self-directed learning, thereby
enhancing their interest in computer studies.
Keywords:
Computer Studies, Experiential Learning Strategy, Interactions, Interest.