FELIX TERFA GBINDE
Department of Technical Education,
College of Education,
Katsina Ala, Benue State.
e-mail: [email protected]
EDWARD TERKULA NOMIGO
Department of Technical Education,
College of Education,
Katsina Ala, Benue State.
e-mail: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to determine the effects of hands-on learning on achievement and attitude of students in Basic Technology in Katsina-Ala, Benue State. A total of 195 JSSII students were selected for this study. Quasi experimental design was used for the study. Intact classes were used for both control and experimental groups. Two instruments – Basic Technology Achievement Test (BTAT) and Students Attitude towards Basic Technology Inventory (SABTI) were used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The reliability coefficient yielded an r=0.75 for the BTAT and an r=0.69 for the SABTI. The findings of the research among others included: the use of hands-on learning to teach Basic Technology enhanced students’ achievement than those taught using the lecture method, the attitude towards Basic Technology of students taught using hands-on activities is more than those taught using the lecture method. Based on these findings, the study recommended among others, that, the use of hands-on learning method of teaching is an effective approach; therefore, it should be implemented in the teaching of Basic Technology at all levels; Government/Proprietors should provide and equip Basic Technology laboratories in their schools to enhance the teaching of Basic Technology. Students on their part, should see the laboratory as one of the best means/resources for learning science and technology that enhances skill acquisition which promotes knowledge.