Computer Aided Learning Of Basic Science Subjects.
[A CASE STUDY OF SS1 CLASS]

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Science is made of subjects that serve as bedrock to most scientific, engineering and medical fields of study. Physics, chemistry and mathematics subject puts a lot of fear in the mind of students. The fear of this subject is generally termed “Science Phobia”. Science and technology is what is reigning in the world economy today and as a result students are encouraged to be technology oriented. 

The word science comes from a Latin word “Scentia”, meaning knowledge. Knowledge attained through the study or practice or knowledge covering general truths of the operation of general laws and tested through scientific study method concerned with the physical word. With the difficulty pronounced there is need for students to study by making use of tools they will love to use so as much so that their attention can be drawn to the basic subjects, just as kids are meant to learn with toys. This work is intended to reduce this phobia through the use of multimedia accesses available on the computer. It is also aimed at making science subjects easier, friendlier and less stressful. The user can also carryout some other activities in his system while learning. This idea, its invention and its level of development are treated in detail using the senior secondary school.  

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Mathematics, physics and chemistry are the basic foundation to anyone’s success in any science field.

The need to develop and improve the teaching of the basic science subjects is of importance for many reasons.

Students have poor follow-up after teaching by the tutor, poor performance of students in basic science subject examination, Decline in the number of students wishing to study science because of what the feel and the science phobia.

We also have the inability of students to cope with science due to poor science background build up and materials presented to students without proper illustration by the tutor.

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

The objective of this research project work is aimed at so many things.

Providing access to a range of resources and materials which may not otherwise had been available or accessible. In this study there is much need to create interaction through the tutor, which gives the students the feeling being aided or assisted by a teacher.

Creating an environment that promotes an active approach to learning, developing a systematic way to make the study of science more enjoyable to help students improve in science and possibly make user solve questions at different steps while the answer to frequently asked questions are stored in the software to aid the students.

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This project significance involves what the students will acquire academically after going through the study or exercise and it is to support and encourage students in collaborative learning, encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.

Complimenting classroom teaching showcases the vast multi usefulness of the computer and motivates students through appropriate use of interactive course ware.