A Correlational Study of The Variables of Instructional Strategies–Modular And Multimedia–on Achievement in Relation to Cognitive Styles and Achievement Motivation At The Secondary Stage

Dr. Avanish Kumar

Volume : III, Issue : IX, September - 2014

A Correlational Study of The Variables of Instructional Strategies–Modular And Multimedia–on Achievement in Relation to Cognitive Styles and Achievement Motivation At The Secondary Stage

Dr. Avanish Kumar

Abstract :

The investigation was carried out on a random sample of 500 students of 9th class of secondary/senior secondary schools of Chandigarh. The teaching material consisted of some concepts of English and the lesson Plans were prepared through the techniques of Modular and Multimedia Instructional Strategies. Two different modes of Instructional Strategies were developed. These modes pertained to the use of Instructional Strategies Modular and Multimedia. For the purposes of the present study both these modes were combined into one format. The other variables consisted of the Cognitive Styles and Achievement Motivation. The effect of teaching through Modular and Multimedia Instructional Strategies was observed on the Achievement of the students. The results revealed that the intercorrelation coefficients among the variables of Instructional Strategies, Cognitive Styles, Achievement Motivation and Achievement were positive and significant at .01 level of confidence.