Use of Computer Aided Teaching In G.C.E. (A/L) Physics in Sammanthurai and Kalmunai education zones

Abstract

The information communication technology (ICT) plays an important role in Physics teaching and learning process. Thus, the effect of ICT in Physics teaching at G.C.E. (A/L) has been investigated. For this study, the refraction of light in Wave and Oscillation (a sub section of Unit 03 in Grade 12) was used. The sample consisted of 169 students from four mixed classes in two 1AB schools at atSamanthurai and Kalmunai. One class in each school was randomly selected and taught by ICT method whereas the other two classes were taught in Chalk & Talk method. A Post-Test question paper was administered to all students and the students’ marks were analyzed by the statistical method using two samples T-test and CI in Mini Tab software. Our finding shows that the competency levels of students followed ICT method were larger than that of Chalk & Talk method. Furthermore, it hardly found any effect of competency levels by gender and by the schools in rural and urban areas.