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Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to compare modular teaching with the traditional instruction method from the angle of students’ achievement. The sophomores who had a “Teaching Methods” course at the Faculty of Technical Education, Fırat University in 1995 -1996 fall term, took part in this study. Two experimental groups and one control group, consisting of 31 members each, were established. In this study, pre-test - post-test control group design was used. Modular teaching was applied to the first experimental group, traditional instructional method with modular materials was applied to the second experimental group and only the traditional instructional method was applied to the control group. The following subjects, which were units of the Teaching Method course, were taught: in whole groups (a) the demonstration method of teaching skill, (b) the answer and question method, (c) how to prepare instruction plans. Three modules were developed related to those subjects. Two major instruments were developed to collect data for this study an Achievement Test, and an Attitude Scale towards modular materials. In order to solve the problem of this study 14 hypotheses were set up and tested.The major findings of this study indicate that; •Both experimental groups are more successful than the control group according to students’ achievement. From this point of view, there is no significant difference between the first experimental group and the second experimental group. •The first experimental group, on which modular instruction was applied, is more successful than thecontrol group on the knowledge level of cognitive domain. •Both the first and the second experimental group are more successful than the control group on thecomprehension level of cognitive domain. •Both the experimental groups are more successful than the control group on the application level ofcognitive domain. •Both the experimental groups are more successful than the control group on retention •There is no significant difference between the success of the first experimental group and that of thesecond experimental group in developing instruction plans. On the other hand, both the first and the second experimental group are more successful than the control group. •Both the experimental groups have positive attitudes about modular materials. According to the results of this study, it can be recommended that; •Modular instruction should be applied other to education areas. •Useful modular materials should be developed. •Faculties should be given in-service education developing modular material.
