Attitude of Tertiary Level Students’ Towards Web-Based Instruction (WBI) In Chemistry

 

S. Amutha and A. Sudha

 

Research Paper I Published November,2015

 

Research Journal of Educational Studies and Review Vol. 1 (6), pp. 130-134

ABSTRACT

In the present era, the rapid developments in information technologies influence economic and social systems. Students’ attitude to learn chemistry is a complex construct. This influence is increasingly perceived especially in the field of education. Developing positive attitudes towards science is one of the key goals for learning science. Online learning has become popular because of its potential use and flexibility in accessing the content and also instruction at any time, from any place. Usage of web-based instruction is becoming widespread in higher education. Web-based instruction (WBI) is rapidly an emerging paradigm in the delivery of education. Internet provides ocean of knowledge which can be made available to all students. The aim of the research is to ascertain the attitude of the students towards WBI in chemistry at tertiary level. Survey method was adopted in this study. The sample consists of 74 students; of which 34 were from Government College and 40 were from Private College. A tool attitude questionnaire (ATWBI) was used to collect data. Findings of the study indicated that attitude of students towards chemistry subject was less due to inadequate teachers, approach to the material, and poor non-formal instructional materials. Moreover, the study showed no differences in the attitude based to gender.

Key Words: Attitude, Chemistry, Tertiary Level and Web-Based Instruction.

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