Animation-Based Instruction to Eliminate the Misconception of Students in Learning Biology: An Action Research

Abstract

Animation-Based Instruction is one of the innovative teaching approaches incorporated in the classroom using animated videos as a visual aid to assist learning and improve academic achievement. This study, conducted in 2022, investigated the effectiveness of Animation-Based Instruction in Biology for improving students’ academic achievement and eliminating misconceptions, particularly in abstract topics such as meiosis. A sample of 35 students from Class 10 of Tang Central School was randomly selected for the study. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, utilising a One-group Pretest–Posttest research design, 5-point Likert scale survey questionnaires for quantitative data, and semi-structured interviews for qualitative data collection. A dependent sample t-test at the 95% confidence level revealed a significant difference between pre-test (M = 5.2, SD = 2.2) and post-test scores (M = 7.9, SD = 1.8), with a mean increase of 2.7 (p = 0.001). Analysis showed a 70% improvement in conceptual understanding, with misconceptions reduced from 52% to a minimal level. Subscale analyses indicated significant gains in the general concept of meiosis (p = 0.006), chromosome number (p = 0.001), and stages of meiosis (p = 0.003). Post-intervention drawing analysis revealed 55% of students produced comprehensive representational drawings, compared to 95% producing non-representational drawings before intervention. Students’ perception ratings were consistently high (overall M ≥ 3.77), with the highest rating for the ability to pause and replay videos (M = 4.59). The study revealed that Animation-Based Instruction is an effective teaching-learning approach to enhance students’ academic achievement in Biology and reduce misconceptions. The study recommends that teachers adopt Animation-Based Instruction to improve academic performance, foster lifelong learning, and promote a meaningful teaching-learning process.