The Effect of Constructivist Teaching Model on SSS Physics Students’ Achievement and Interest:- Akanwa, U.N

Abstract

 The effect ofconstructivist teaching model on seniorsecondary school physics students' achievement and interest was examined. Quasi-experimental design was employed. Using a stratified sampling technique, a sample of 160 SSS physics student were drawn, and categorized into experimental and control groups. The experimental group (80) was taught using constructivist approach while the control; group was taught the same physics concepts (waves and sound) using conventional (chalk board) approach. A validated physics achievement tests on the lessons covered were administered to both groups ofstudents before and after the experiment. Also a researcher developed and validated interest inventory was administered to the two groups. Mean, standard deviation and zstatistics were toolsfor the data analysis. Bindings revealed that constructivist approach had a significant effect on both the achievement and interest ofSSS physics students. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made