INVESTIGATION OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS USING WEB-QUEST INSTRUCTION FOR LEARNING GEOGRAPHY IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KATSINA STATE

INVESTIGATION OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS USING WEB-QUEST INSTRUCTION FOR LEARNING GEOGRAPHY IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KATSINA STATE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                  i

Declaration                                                                                ii

Approval Page                                                                           iii

Dedication                                                                                  iv

Abstract                                                                                     vi

Table of Contents                                                                      vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1    Introduction                                                 1

1.2  Background of the study       3

1.3    Statement of the General Problem                                  4

1.4    Objective of the study                                                       5

1.5    Significance of the study                                                  5

1.6    Statement of hypothesis                                                   6

1.7    Scope of the study                                                             6

1.8    Limitation of the study                                                     7

1.9    Definition of terms                                                            7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0    Introduction                                                                      9

2.1    Review of related literature                                             9

2.2    Theoretical framework

2.3    Summary of review                                                           33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction                                                                      35

3.2    Research design                                                                35

3.3    Area of study                                                                    35

3.4    Population of the study                                                    36

3.5    Sample size                                                                       36

3.6    Instrument for data collection                                          36

3.7    Reliability of the instrument                                            37

3.8    Validity of the Instrument                                               38

3.9    Method of data Collection                                                 38

3.10  Method of Data Analysis                                                  39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction                                                                      41

4.2    Characteristics of the respondents                                   41

4.3    Presentation of Data Analysis                                         43

4.4    Discussion of Findings                                                     48

4.5    Summary of findings                                                        49

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Summary                                                                          51

5.2    Conclusion                                                                        52

5.3    Recommendation                                                              53

Biography                                                                         54

Appendix                                                                           56

Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the attitudes of pre-service teachers towards using WebQuest instruction for learning geography in colleges of education in Katsina State. WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented instructional strategy that utilizes internet resources to engage students in meaningful and interactive learning experiences. Understanding pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards this innovative approach is crucial for effective integration of technology in teacher education programs and the subsequent implementation of WebQuest instruction in the classroom.

The study adopts a mixed-methods research design, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A sample of pre-service teachers from colleges of education in Katsina State will be selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data will be collected through a validated questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The questionnaire will assess pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards WebQuest instruction, including their perceptions of its effectiveness, usability, and relevance to geography education. The interviews will provide in-depth insights into their experiences, challenges, and suggestions for improving the implementation of WebQuest instruction.

Quantitative data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, such as frequencies and percentages, to determine the overall attitudes of pre-service teachers towards WebQuest instruction. Inferential statistics, such as t-tests or ANOVA, will be employed to explore potential relationships between demographic variables and attitudes. Qualitative data from interviews will be transcribed, coded, and thematically analyzed to identify recurring patterns and themes.

The findings of this study will contribute to the existing literature on integrating technology in geography education and provide valuable insights into the attitudes of pre-service teachers towards WebQuest instruction. The results will inform teacher education programs in Katsina State and potentially guide the development of training programs to enhance pre-service teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). Additionally, the study’s findings may pave the way for policy recommendations to promote the integration of WebQuest instruction in geography classrooms, fostering student-centered and interactive learning experiences.

Keywords: WebQuest instruction, pre-service teachers, attitudes, geography education, colleges of education, Katsina State.

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