Effectiveness of Sustainable and Systemic Technological Innovations in Enhancing Students Attitude and Improve Learning of Physics in Secondary Schools in Ife, Osun State

Abstract

The study investigated the effectiveness of sustainable and systemic innovative learning technologies introduced into secondary school in Osun State. It discussed the concepts of sustainable and systemic innovative technology and how it was used to enhance students' attitude and performance in Physics in secondary schools in Osun State. The study employed the pre-test post-test control group experimental design. Sixty samples were selected purposively from two secondary schools in Ile-Ife based on availability of internet facilities, computer and functional Physics laboratory. The three instruments used were (i) Students Attitude towards Physics (SAP);(ii) Perceived Impact of the E-Learning Engrade System on Students Attitude towards Physics (PIESAP) and (iii) Physics Achievement Test (PAT). The results showed that elearning engrade system significantly improved students' attitude and performance in Physics. It was concluded that the innovative strategy enhanced quality of teaching and learning. Students also found the strategy motivating and effective in resolving the challenges of shortage of instructional materials and provision of quality access to education.