ANIMATION INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING INTEREST TOWARDS ACQUISITION OF EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN BASIC SCIENCE

Francis-Mario Chukwuemeka Umezulike, Thelma Chinenye Umezulike

Abstract


The paper examined animation instructional learning strategy on students’ learning interest towardsthe acquisition of employability skills in basic science. Basic science is a subject that enables students to acquire the basic knowledge, abilities and understanding needed for them to effectively match into the modern age of science and technology fields and professional careers. It is also a stepping stone that students need for them to have a whole understanding of their future science-related professional careers. The goal of science education cannot be achieved by doing the same thing the same way always. Therefore, there is always the need for modification and change for science learning to remain relevant at all times. This desire for improvement  in the quality of scientific  knowledge  calls for changes in the pattern of learning interaction between the teachers and their students through improved or innovative teaching and learning so that the product of the school system can compete effectively and efficiently  in  the  global  world.  The  improvement  or  innovation  confers  relevance  and importance to the scientific knowledge acquired in schools for quality and productivity. This process of improvement or innovation requires reshaping the methods, techniques, strategies and  approaches   to  making   learning   functional,   relevant,   qualitative   and   interesting. Therefore,  this paper  sought  to determine  the use of animation  in  instructional  learning strategy in basic science as a means of enhancing  basic science students’  interest in the acquisition of employability skills in basic science learning which will further enable them to fit into relevant employable scientific career and profession. The paper attempted to define animation instruction as a teaching tool that uses text and moving pictures/images in combination  with  voice  or  non-vocal  sounds  to  ensure  effective  instructional  learning delivery.  The  place  of  animation  instruction  in  the  teaching  of  basic  science  for  the productive learning process, features, benefits and limitations were equally highlighted. The various  aspects  of  animation   such  as  forms  and  classification   were  mentioned   and suggestions  on the use of animation  instruction  such as basic science teachers should be encouraged  to use animation  learning  instruction  as a strategy  in teaching  and learning basic science.


Keywords


Animation Instructional Learning, Basic Science, Learning Interest and Employability Skills.

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