Student Characteristics and Perception toward Plasma TV Instruction in Case ofWonji Secondary and Preparatory School of Adama Woreda East Shoa Zone
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The major purpose of this study was to investigate the application and perception of
students toward PTV instruction in the case of Worifi secondary and preparatory school.
The study further examined the factors that affect the perception of students, advantage
and disadvantage of PTV instruction. To realize the purpose of the study, multiple case
study was used and the necessary data were secured from 4 chemistry teachers and 20
students; from grade 9 and 12, 2 directors from high school and preparatory level, one
EMA manager and one chemistry expert of EMA. Data were gathered through interview,
FGD, observation and data file. 1n depth interview employed for all participants,
observation used for site visiting and classroom observation. FGD was used only for
students for forther identification of the application of PTV and perception of students
toward PTV instruction. File data were used to secure iriformation on selected
participants (teachers and students). The data were analyzed and interpreted through
categories analysis method by using heading and narrative description way. The findings
showed that: high achiever students had positive, low achievers had negative; and
medium achievers developed both negative and positive perception toward PTV
instruction. Moreover, the finding showed that, there was a technical problem in the
application of PTV instruction. Several factors like language and speed of PTV teachers
were having influence on the development of positive perception among students
regarding the application of PTV. On the other hand, PTV instructions have several
advantages like for demonstration of complex laboratory activity, gives the standardized
education all over the counny. Thus, instead of this effective application of PTV and to
enhancing positive perception of students toward PTV, the PTV teacher should concern
the individual difference of students that exist between them in teaching-leaning process
.The concerning bodies including Worifi General Secondary School; EMA, MOE and
Policy designer should give attention for PTVapplication in teaching learning process.
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Perception toward Plasma TV Instruction