EFFECT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI) ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this investigation was to scrutinise the impact of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on the scholastic accomplishments of students in the domain of governance. Specifically, the study focused on students enrolled in SSI and SS2 levels across five carefully chosen secondary educational institutions situated within the jurisdiction of Ojo Local Government Area in Lagos State. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of computer assisted instruction on the retention of government knowledge among students. Additionally, the study sought to ascertain whether the utilisation of computer assisted instruction contributes to increased engagement and active involvement of students during lessons. Furthermore, the study aimed to identify the existing obstacles that hinder students' academic success in the field of government. The investigation utilised a research design characterised by the utilisation of survey methodology to gather data and provide a descriptive analysis. A comprehensive tally of 259 responses has been duly authenticated from the survey. The research endeavour embraced the tenets of the engagement theory. Based on the data collected and subsequently analysed, the results indicate a noteworthy correlation between the utilisation of computer assisted instruction and the academic performance of students in the field of government studies. Furthermore, the empirical evidence has unveiled a noteworthy correlation between the utilisation of computer assisted instruction and the enhancement of students' retention in the domain of government. Moreover, the empirical evidence has unveiled a noteworthy correlation between the utilisation of computer-assisted instruction and the active engagement of students in educational sessions. The study thus proposes that, given the superior academic performance exhibited by students instructed through the Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) approach as opposed to the conventional teaching method, it is advisable for educators of Government in secondary schools within Lagos State to actively promote and adopt the utilisation of CAI in their instructional practises. It is imperative to underscore the pedagogical underpinnings that inform the utilisation of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) by educators in the domain of Government, as well as in the instruction of other academic disciplines within the educational framework.