The Comparative Instructional Effectiveness of Print-Based and Video-Based Instructional Materials for Teaching Practical Skills at a Distance

Autor/in	Donkor, Francis
Titel	The Comparative Instructional Effectiveness of Print-Based and Video-Based Instructional Materials for Teaching Practical Skills at a Distance
Quelle	In: International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 11 (2010) 1, S.96-116 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1492-3831
Schlagwörter	Instructional Materials; Vocational Education; Distance Education; Performance Tests; Achievement Tests; Theory Practice Relationship; Government Role; Youth; Young Adults; Males; Developing Nations; Educational Development; Printed Materials; Instructional Effectiveness; Comparative Analysis; Video Technology; Blended Learning; Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Educational Technology; Educational Television; Performance Based Assessment; Multiple Choice Tests; Masonry; Building Trades; Nontraditional Education; Ghana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Leistungsbeurteilung; Leistungsermittlung; Leistungsmessung; Leistungsüberprüfung; Achievement test; Achievement; Testing; Test; Tests; Leistung; Testdurchführung; Testen; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Jugend; Jugendlicher; Jugendalter; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Male; Männliches Geschlecht; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Bildungsentwicklung; Unterrichtserfolg; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Bildungsfernsehen; Schulfernsehen; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren; Steinmetzhandwerk; Building trade; Bauwesen; Baugewerbe; Non-traditional education; Alternative Erziehung
Abstract	Print-based instructional materials have been more popular than any other medium for teaching practical skills during the delivery of technical and vocational education and training via distance learning. However, the approach has its shortcomings and in recent times alternatives have been sought. The comparative instructional effectiveness of one such alternative is the focus of this paper. The study sought to examine the instructional effectiveness of video-based instructional materials vis-a-vis traditional print-based instructional materials for teaching distance learners of a Block-Laying and Concreting practical skills programme. An experimental design was used and participants were randomly assigned to two treatment groups: Users of video-based instructional materials or users of print-based instructional materials. A researcher-designed performance test and an achievement test of 20 multiple-choice items were used to collect data from 34 participants who used print-based instructional materials and 35 participants who used video-based instructional materials to learn practical skills. The instruments were based on the instructional objectives of lessons on mortar and wall finish. Pilot test data for the achievement test yielded Cronbach's alpha of 0.84. Descriptive statistics and t-test at a 0.05 level of significance were used to analyse the data. The results indicated that the two instructional materials were pedagogically equivalent in terms of theoretical knowledge acquired. Practical skills acquired, however, were significantly higher among users of video-based instructional materials. Finally, users of video-based instructional materials displayed significantly superior craftsmanship. (Contains 4 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10