The Use of Instructional Materials on Geology Students' Academic Performance in Franky Comprehensive Secondary School in Yaounde VI - Master’s Dissertation

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The dissertation investigates how instructional materials influence the academic performance of geology students at Franky Comprehensive Secondary School in Yaounde VI. It situates the study within curriculum development and evaluation, grounding the analysis in cognitive development and learning theories and related conceptual frameworks. The work outlines the statement of the problem, research questions, and both general and specific objectives, then supports inquiry through a structured research process and data collection instruments. The findings aim to inform effective curriculum practice and assessment decisions.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages108

Reading Time4 h 32 min

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Declaration

Acknowledgements

Dedication

Table of Content

Abbreviations

List of Tables and Figures

Abstract

Resume

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the study

Contextual background

Historical background of the study

Theoretical background of the study

Conceptual background of the study

Students’ Performance

Statement of the problem

General objectives

Specific objectives

Research questions

UNIVERSITÉ DE YAOUNDÉ I ******** CENTRE DE RECHERCHE ET DEFORMATION DOCTORALE(CRFD) EN SCIENCES HUMAINES, SOCIALES ET ÉDUCATIVES ********* UNITÉ DE RECHERCHE ET FORMATION DOCTORALE EN SCIENCES DEL’ÉDUCATION ET INGÉNIERIE EDUCATIVE ******** FACULTÉ DES SCIENCES DEL’ÉDUCATION ******** DÉPARTEMENT DE CURRICULA ET EVALUATION THE UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I ************ DOCTORAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER(DRTC) IN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES ********* DOCTORAL RESEACRH AND TRAINING SCHOOL IN EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL ENGINEERING ******** FACULTY OF EDUCATION ******** DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND EVALUATION THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON GEOLOGY STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN FRANKY COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN YAOUNDE VI A dissertation submitted and defended on the 26th July 2023 in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a master’s of education in curriculum and evaluation. Speciality: Curriculum development and Evaluation By: NGENYI Gisela ANULEH Bsc. in Geology Matricule: 20V3137 Jury Ranks Names and grade Universities President MAINGARI Daouda, Pr UYI Supervisor MOUPOU Moïse, Pr UY II Examiner SHAÏBOU Abdoulaï HAJI, CC UY I DECLARATION I, NGENYI GISELA ANULEH hereby declare that this work (The Use of Instructional Materialson Geology Student’s academic Performance in Franky Comprehensive Secondary School in Yaounde VI) with the exception of quotations and reference contained in published works which have all being identified and duly acknowledge is entirely my own original work, and it has not been submitted, either in and part or whole, for another degree elsewhere. Student’s name: NGENYI Gisela ANULEH Signature: Date ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am most grateful to my supervisor Prof MOUPOU Moïse for his technical and professional inputs during the entire period of my research. He worked tirelessly to correct my work and offered pieces of advice whenever i consulted him. I wish to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Mbeh for his unlimited support and encouragement throughout my research. I equally acknowledge and appreciate all the entire lectures ofCEV for uploading in my mind the necessary theoretical skills that were needed to carry out this study. My gratitude also goes to the principal of Franky Comprehensive Secondary School who allowed me to conduct the research in their school, head of Geology department and students who responded to my questionnaire. I thank you all for your generous contribution and cooperation during the data collection exercise. Finally, I express special thanks to my lovely husband Mr Fotaw Brice, my family for their financial, moral and spiritual support towards my education. God bless each and every one who in diverse ways contributed to the success of this research work and my education. DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my lovely husband Fotaw Brice for his encouragement and inspirationsas well as my sons Atabong Alva, Nkendem Alvin and family for being there for me when I was undertaking the Master’s program. TABLE OF CONTENT DECLARATION.......................................................................................................................... i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ...........................................................................................................................iii TABLE OF CONTENT.............................................................................................................. iv ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................................viii LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES ........................................................................................... ix ABSTRACT ........................................................................................

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What topic does the dissertation address?

It examines the use of instructional materials and their effect on geology students’ academic performance in Franky Comprehensive Secondary School in Yaounde VI.

Which academic program and specialty does the dissertation belong to?

The study is submitted for the award of a master’s of education in curriculum and evaluation, with the speciality in curriculum development and evaluation.

What theoretical foundations are mentioned in the document?

The document references Piaget’s theory of cognitive development and Skinner’s theory, along with Jerome Bruner’s theory of cognitive development.

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