The Impact of Computer-Based Instruction of Literary Genres on Student Achievement
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Authors
Bearden, Kristi
Issue Date
2006-05
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Computer-based instruction , Student achievement , Literary genres
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Abstract
This research study was conducted to determine the impact of computer-based instruction (CBI)
on student achievement of literary genres. Student attitudes toward using CBI for instruction
were examined. In addition, teachers' perceptions about using CBI for teaching students about
literary genres were identified. For this study, 23 fifth-grade students utilized computers to
complete nine CBI lessons on literary genres. To determine the influence of the CBI on student
achievement, student attitudes, and teachers' perceptions, data were collected from a literary
genres pretest and posttest, a student attitude pre-intervention and post-intervention survey,
teacher journal, student interviews and teacher observations. Results of the study indicate that
CBI improved student achievement in the area of literary genres. Data for student attitudes
toward CBI revealed that students enjoyed CBI; they learned from CBI; and the students wanted
to use CBI more often in class. The teachers' perceptions toward CBI for teaching about literary
genres were provided by the regular classroom teacher and the media specialist. According to
data from a teacher journal and class observations, students appeared to be engaged in the
literary genres activities; they helped each other when assistance was needed; and the students
utilized computer skills to complete assignments.
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Publisher
Valdosta State University
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