The Impact of Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach on Computer Science Learning

Edeh, M.O. and Nwafor, C.E. and Nnaji, A.D. and Fyneface, G.A. and Obiekwe, C.P. and OMACHI, DANIEL (2020) The Impact of Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach on Computer Science Learning. EBSU Science Journal, 1 (1). pp. 61-70. ISSN 2756-6641

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Abstract

The method of instruction used by the teacher can potentially motivate or dispirit learners' interests in a course and could also influence their learning outcomes. The traditional teaching approach is beginning to prove ineffective as seen during the recent COVID-19 pandemic, hence the need for adoption of more flexible and interactive approach like the inquiry-based approach. The study examines the impact of inquiry-based teaching on Computer Science learning. A total of 50 Second year students taking Computer Application Course (COS 234) in Coal City University participated in the study. They were selected using simple random sampling technique, and were divided into two major groups; Experimental Group (EG) and Control group (EG). The EG was taught using the inquiry-based teaching approach, while the CG was taught using conventional approach. We conducted an Achievement test to investigate the effects of Inquiry-based approach on the students' learning outcomes. The post-test results show that inquiry-based teaching had significant positive effects on the students' learning interests and academic achievements. The post-test mean score of the experimental group indicates higher academic achievements than that of the control group, showing an increase in both students' learning interests and academic achievement after the treatment. The study establishes that inquiry-based teaching approach presents a transformative alternative to the prescriptive didactic method by giving more opportunities to learners to engage in self-directed learning, exploration and discovery of many possible ways to solve problems on their own.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2025 10:30
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2025 10:30
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5220

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