COOPERATIVE LEARNING METHOD AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES INSTRUCTIONS AT THE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN EDUCATION DISTRICT III, LAGOS

Abstract

The study was guided by Collaboration Integration Theory by Strom and Strom (2002). The study adopted Solomon Four-Group quasi-experimental design. The sample size for the study was seventy-four (74) Islamic Studies students. The research instruments used were achievement tests and questionnaire for collection of data. The data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and independent t-test at 0.5 level significance. The study revealed among others that: cooperative learning method has significant effect on students’ attitude towards learning of Islamic Studies in senior secondary schools in Education District III, Lagos; and the use of cooperative learning method have significant effect on students’ academic achievement in Islamic Studies in senior secondary schools Education District III, Lagos. The study concluded that cooperative learning method has significant effect on students’ attitude to learning and academic achievement in Islamic Studies in senior secondary schools in Education District III, Lagos. The study recommended among others that Islamic Studies teachers should use cooperative learning method for the delivery of Islamic Studies instructions in senior secondary schools; and principals should ensure that Islamic Studies teachers always utilize student-centred methods such as cooperative learning methods for the implementation of Islamic Studies curriculum content at the senior secondary schools’ level.