The Effects of Multi-media Technology on Learning Achievement and Perception of Eighth Grade Students of Kamji Central School Towards History Subject.

Abstract

History is one of the subjects in the Bhutanese curriculum learnt by our children. Learning History provides insight into our culture,human behaviour, evolution, society, future generation,science and technology. It also enhances critical thinking resulting to intellectual growth. In gist, Histo[1]ry teaches trust and values. History cannot be taught as one subject but correlates with other subjects like Geography,English,Civics and Economics. Despite its signifi cance, teaching His[1]tory had been found to be challenging because of employing traditional mode of teaching. The purpose of this study was to compare learning achievement and investigate perception of eighth grade students towards History subject by using a multi-media technology. The study was an experimental research and used two groups pre-test post-test design. This study was conducted at Kamji Central School under Chhuka district in Bhutan. A cluster random sampling was used to select two sections out of three with 45 students each in experimental and controlled group. The quantitative data was analyzed using mean and standard devia[1]tion while students’ refl ective journal was analyzed using coding system. The fi ndings of the study showed a signifi cant difference in the post-test. The mean for control group was 13.6 and 17.73 for the experiment group with a mean difference of 4.13. This in[1]dicated that the learning achievement of students in the experimental group was higher than student’s in the controlled group. At the same length, student’s refl ective journals revealed that the use of multi-media technology was interesting and captivating. Students also said that they gained adequate information, achieved better understanding, enhanced long-term retention power and active participation in the class.