EFFECT OF CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING METHOD ON THE ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION OF STUDENTS IN BUSINESS STUDIES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Keywords:
Academic Achievement, Academic Retention, Business Studies, Cooperative Learning Method, Lagos State, Secondary School Students.Abstract
This paper investigated the effect of cooperative learning method on the academic achievement and retention of students in Business Studies in Lagos State. The study seeks to explore whether the implementation of cooperative learning strategies positively influences students' performance and their ability to retain knowledge in the subject of Business Studies. The research employed a quantitative research design, using the pre-test/post-test control group quasi-experimental design. A sample of students from secondary schools in Lagos State is selected and divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving instruction through cooperative learning methods and a control group receiving traditional instruction. Both groups undergo pre-tests to assess their baseline knowledge before the intervention. The experimental group then receives instruction using cooperative learning methods, while the control group continues with traditional instruction. Post-tests are administered to both groups to measure their academic achievement after the intervention. Additionally, follow-up assessments were conducted to evaluate the retention of knowledge among students in both groups over a specified period. Data analysis involves statistical techniques such as t-tests to compare the performance of students in the experimental and control groups. It was concluded that the implementation of cooperative learning methods significantly contributes to enhanced academic achievement and knowledge retention in business studies. It was recommended amongst others that Educational institutions should consider integrating cooperative learning methods into their business studies curriculum
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