Multimedia Courseware in Learning Biology Concepts among Student Teachers at Diploma Level: An Experiment

Authors

  • K. Krishnamoorthy Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
  • R. Bagdhavatchala Perumal Research Scholar, Department of Education, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2013.2.2.1242

Keywords:

Multimedia Courseware, Biology Concepts, Diploma Level Institutions

Abstract

This study provides an effectiveness of multimedia courseware in learning biology concepts among student teachers at Diploma level. The sample for the pilot study which consists of 50 second year student teachers from Thiravium Teacher Training Institute situated in Theni District of Tamil Nadu. The sample for the final study which consists of 40 second year student teachers from District Institute of Education and Training situated in Uthamapalayam, Theni District of Tamil Nadu. It is found that the multimedia courseware attracts the learner as they learn Biology concepts easily through a combination of video, audio and textual modes. As multimedia courseware is one of the best suitable methods, this may be included as a part of teaching learning process in all educational institutions.

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Published

05-11-2013

How to Cite

Krishnamoorthy, K., & Bagdhavatchala Perumal, R. (2013). Multimedia Courseware in Learning Biology Concepts among Student Teachers at Diploma Level: An Experiment. Asian Review of Social Sciences, 2(2), 29–32. https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2013.2.2.1242

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013): July-December 2013

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