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| Effect of Virtual Laboratory Application in Senior Secondary School Students' Achievement in Biology In Makurdi Lga, Benue State
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Atsuwe Bernard Aondofa, PhD and Emmanuel Janet Ene
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Abstract:
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Virtual Laboratory Application in Senior Secondary School Students' Achievement in Biology in Makurdi LGA, Benue state. For the purpose of achieving this; four objectives, four research questions and three research hypotheses were formulated. The study used quasi-experimental research design. With the research design of quasi-experimental research design, the study involved 40 senior secondary school students from two schools in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The students were randomly assigned to experimental group and control group, and they completed a biology achievement test before and after the intervention. The results showed that students in the virtual laboratory group had significantly higher scores on the biology achievement test compared to those in the traditional laboratory group. Additionally, male students in the virtual laboratory group performed significantly better than female students in both groups. The study also found that male students in the virtual laboratory group had higher levels of confidence in their ability to apply the knowledge gained from the virtual laboratory in real-world scenarios. The findings suggest that virtual laboratories can be a valuable complement to traditional hands-on laboratory experiments, particularly for male students who may be underrepresented in STEM fields. It is therefore concluded that virtual laboratories can improve student performance in biology, particularly for male students who may be underrepresented in STEM fields. it is recommended that Educational institutions should consider incorporating virtual laboratories into their biology curriculum, particularly for male students who may be underrepresented in STEM fields. Virtual laboratories can provide an alternative or complementary approach to traditional hands-on laboratory experiments, especially during times when traditional laboratory setups may not be feasible due to resource constraints or health concerns. Additionally, educational institutions should explore ways to address gender disparities in STEM fields by providing equal opportunities for both male and female students to access and benefit from virtual laboratories. It is also recommended that virtual laboratories be integrated into the curriculum for senior secondary school students studying biology. This will provide students with an opportunity to complement their traditional laboratory experiences with virtual laboratory simulations, which have been shown to improve their performance in biology.
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