Effectiveness of Courseware Presentation Using Learning Theory for a Programming Subject

The need to integrate multimedia in the process of teaching and learning at all level of education is becoming more significant. Multimedia based e-learning is seen as an effective alternative in teaching and learning process. This method is able to create a student-centered learning where students are encouraged of being independence; study at their own pace and at their own place. Nevertheless, the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) in today’s world has necessitate a new trend in the presentation of information in the form of flash video, which is more easy to understand and accessible instantly to users. The research is undertaken by introducing multimedia courseware by maintaining the concept of Gagne Theory of Nine Events. A new courseware entitled “Introduction to Computer Programming C++” that has been developed using learning theory was being studied to examine the effectiveness of courseware presentation using learning theory that may allow users to interact simultaneously with the material. The courseware is expected to be an effective teaching aid to entice students in the subject programming. The study was conducted in Faculty Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi Mara Shah Alam. Thirty students were selected as respondents. The courseware evaluation was implemented using a set of questionnaire that used a 5 point Likert scale. This questionnaire was administered to the respondents during their first semester. The results obtained were very positive and encouraging. Students generally found the multimedia-mediated web-based learning environment were enjoyable and motivating, also were able to demonstrate their learning and skills of the subject area.

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