Perceived Benefits and Attitude of Student Teachers to Web-Quest As a MOtivational, Creative and Inquiry-Based Learning Tool in Education

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Authors

Sofowora OLANIYI, ALABA, Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife, Nigeria ; Aina Samuel Ayobami, Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife,Osun State, Nigeria ; Adedoja Gloria,Olusola, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, Jun 24, 2013 in Victoria, Canada ISBN 978-1-939797-03-2

Abstract

This study discussed how the Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan utilized Web-Quest as a motivating and creative tool to teach a compulsory and large pre-service teachers’ (TEE304) The study also investigated the attitude and perception of pre-service teachers to the use of web-Quest . The results showed that the sample perceived web- Quest as a useful creative, motivating pedagogical tool for learning. Student teachers perceived web-quest as interesting and highly beneficial to their learning. Gender was also a factor in utilization of web quest. Further more, students’ age and gender had positive influence on their attitude to web-Quest. The student teachers saw web-Quest as an Inquiry-based pedagogical tool and learning strategy that enhanced team spirit, high level thinking, collaboration and that it saved costs and time.

Citation

OLANIYI, ALABA, S., Samuel Ayobami, A. & Gloria,Olusola, A. (2013). Perceived Benefits and Attitude of Student Teachers to Web-Quest As a MOtivational, Creative and Inquiry-Based Learning Tool in Education. In J. Herrington, A. Couros & V. Irvine (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia 2013--World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (pp. 2186-2193). Victoria, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/112276.