Student’s attitudes toward application of computer-assisted interactive biology teaching in grammar school

Abstract

Computer-assisted interactive teaching is one of the more innovative models suitable for application in the natural science teaching process. Previous research showed that computer-assisted interactive methods improve teaching quality and efficiency, contribute to the individualization of teaching, enhance cooperation in teaching and enable use of various knowledge sources. This paper presents the results of a questionnaire on the application of computer-assisted interactive teaching in grammar school for realization of curriculum objectives within the subject, ‘Basics of Molecular Biology’. The questionnaire was aimed at analysing student attitudes and opinions about the applied teaching model. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 72 students/respondents. On the basis of these results, the opinions of the students were as follows: the classes were dynamic (M = 3.95), this model of learning is good and useful (M = 3.93), this approach to biology teaching enabled them to learn more in a shorter period (M = 3.77) and the application of computer-assisted interactive teaching in biology provided easier learning of biology content and better understanding (M = 3.69). The obtained results recommend increased incorporation of computer-assisted interactive biology teaching in grammar school.