FACTORS INFLUENCING TEACHERS USE OF GAMES AS STRATEGY FOR PEDAGOGY OF PRIMARY SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS: THE ROLES OF LIBRARIES
This study investigates the effectiveness of games as technique for teaching and learning of primary science in schools and the role play by library services. Game, when carefully employed and executed served as an integral part of teaching method and measure of effectiveness of instruction. Research has shown that educational games can have positive impacts on student learning and motivation. The success of a game played in an instruction class depends on the type of game selected, the development of learning outcomes, and the flexibility of library in providing library unit that is equipped with multimedia equipments where learners can interact. The study was restricted to 600 male and female respondents’ teachers in Ojo Local Educational District of Lagos State. Data were collected through 18 items questionnaire. The three generated hypotheses for the study were rejected, while the result of the finding revealed that significant difference exists between factors influencing teachers’ choice of game, its usefulness and problems hindering the effectiveness of game(s) for teaching and learning process of primary science in schools. Conclusion and recommendation were also proffered.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Summary This article deals with the experience of the librarians at the Simmons College Libraries as they integrated active learning strategies into the library instruction program for first year students. Occurring over two semesters, students took self-guided tours of the library and played a game of library jeopardy in the fall, and participated in the research process during workshops in the spring. Research indicates that students who are active partners in the learning process increase their chances of retaining material. The librarians attempted to measure the success of the program through anecdotal evidence and reviews of students' research paper bibliographies.
Adapting the judicial model of reasoning to the basic argumentation and debate course
Instructional adaptation of the judicial reasoning model aids in the fulfillment of fundamental information age educational goals. This paper facilitates such adaptation.