Distance Learner’s Perspective on User-friendly Instructional Materials at the University of Zambia

Simui, Francis; Mundende, Kasonde; Mwewa, Godfrey; Kakana, Fabian; Namangala, Boniface

doi:10.56059/jl4d.v4i1.154

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“…The result also confirmed the assertion of Simui et al, et al (2017) that one of the features that enable instructional material identified are to become user-friendly, the use of illustrations, design and layout within the learning units.…”

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2021

IMRJ

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The purpose of this study was to promote localized Philippine-Hilot in teaching Wellness Massage as a new delivery mode of instruction and its contribution on the improvement of students' performance in TLE 10. This is descriptive correlational research which aimed to determine the effectiveness of instructional module among the 77 wellness massage students at Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School. The self-made questionnaire was used in this study and validated by experts in the field of wellness massage. The responses were generated through online survey. The statistical methods used are the mean and standard deviation. It was administered for the perception of the respondents on the module as to objectives, introduction, learning content and activities. To determine the significant relationship between the perception of the respondents on the components of wellness massage and their performance as to written examination and practicum, Pearson-Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r) was employed, testing its significant level at p < .05. The study revealed that the respondents were mostly 15 to 17 years of age, male, whom fathers were employed, and mothers were unemployed and or housewife, parents are high school graduates and with lower than Php 5,000 monthly income. The result also shows that majority of the students have an excellent level of performance with a grade of above 90 in both written and practical examinations. The results indicate that majority performed well in the test on localized module. There is a significant relationship between the components and format of the module in wellness massage and students' performance in both written and practicum on the module. The hypothesis stating that the perception of the respondents on the components and format of the module in wellness massage in terms of objectives, learning content, activities and their performance is not significantly related to written examination and practicum is not sustained. The assessment tool, on the other hand, indicates no significant relationship in terms of written examination, hence the hypothesis in this respect is sustained.

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“…Socially through gaining friends and academically as a strategy for teaching as used by some or most teachers. In the study conducted by Simui et al (2017), they enumerated the key elements that an instructional designer needs to consider including presentation and layout of content, inclusion of real-life situations, and use of interactive language. These elements were considered in designing the learning material used in this study, thus students find it user-friendly.…”

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Problem-Based Learning Materials in Upskilling Mathematics Critical Thinking Skills

Magpantay¹,

Pasia²

2022

IJSTEM

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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) material to the critical thinking skills of Grade 10 students in Mathematics. The study used experimental research design by measuring the improvement on the performance of the students after the implementation of the researcher-made PBL material. It also used survey strategy to assess the acceptance of the students on the quality of the developed PBL material and correlated the results with the critical thinking skills before and after the use of the material using paper and pen test. Results revealed that learning experiences relate to inferring, communicating, and problem-solving. There is also significant relationship between learning outcomes and communicating and problem solving. Both effectiveness and efficiency and user-friendliness significantly relate to communicating learning experience while congruence relates significantly to all critical thinking skills. Thus, learners’ use of the PBL material increases their critical thinking skills as evidenced by the t–test results showing significantly different critical thinking skills before and after the use of PBL material. With the improved level of students’ critical thinking skills, the PBL material may be used as a supplementary in the delivery of the lessons in any subject area.

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“…Addressing this funding gap is essential for fostering a robust and equitable education system that empowers all students for the challenges of the future. Simui, et al (2017) reported that the funding of schools for teaching and learning materials is the back bone of every effective education in way beyond imagination. The inadequacy funding to schools poses a lot of hardships in delivering the appropriate curriculum to the young learners.…”

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An Assessment on Government Funding for Teaching and Learning Materials: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Lusaka District, Zambia

Thelma

2024

Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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Government funding for schools plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of education provided to students. Adequate funding ensures that schools can offer a diverse range of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and necessary resources such as textbooks and technology. It also helps address disparities in educational opportunities among different regions or socio-economic groups, promoting a more equitable education system. However, debates often arise regarding the distribution and sufficiency of these funds, with concerns about potential gaps that may hinder educational outcomes for some students. It was for this reason that the study was carried to assess government funding for teaching and learning materials in selected secondary schools of Lusaka district in Zambia. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods and a descriptive survey design that sampled 50 participants purposively and conveniently. Data was obtained from the respondents by means of interviews and questionnaires. The data was analyzed by the use of software; Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 26) and Microsoft Excel (version 16). Frequency tables, graphs, figures, and pie charts were also used to analyze the data. The findings reveled that though the government of Zambia has the mandate to fund schools, the funding is not equally enough especially due to the introduction of free education policy. Findings of the study also revealed that lack of funds by the government and corruption activities are major factors that prevent the government from funding materials in schools. The study therefore recommended that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) need to be encouraged and motivated to provide essential teaching aids and materials such as educational charts, maps, atlases, etc, The Zambian government through the anticorruption commission need to continue fighting corruption in the education sector a bring to book those who use funds meant for the procurement of teaching and learning materials for personal gain.

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Distance Learner’s Perspective on User-friendly Instructional Materials at the University of Zambia

Cited by 11 publications

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Problem-Based Learning Materials in Upskilling Mathematics Critical Thinking Skills

An Assessment on Government Funding for Teaching and Learning Materials: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Lusaka District, Zambia

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