INVESTIGATION OF LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION METHOD IN THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL IN HAVELI KAHUTA AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Abstract

Science holds immense significance in our daily lives, serving as a vital source of knowledge. However, student performance in this subject has consistently lagged across educational levels. To address this issue, this study aimed to investigate the impact of lecture and demonstration methods on science teaching at the elementary level in Haveli Kahuta, AJ&K. The objective was to assess the academic achievement of elementary students in science using both teaching approaches. Employing an experimental design, the study involved students from the 8th grade of Govt. Girls High School, Haveli Kahuta. A pre-test and post-test comparison group design was utilized, with participants divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group (18 students) received instruction through the demonstration method, while the control group (18 students) was taught using the lecture method. Data collection involved administering 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), identical for both groups during pre-test and post-test assessments. Analysis was conducted using a t-test at a significance level of 0.05. Results revealed a significant difference in mean scores between the two groups, indicating superior performance among students taught with the demonstration method. Thus, it is recommended to utilize the demonstration method with confidence when teaching science at the elementary level.