Development of Instructional Modules Using the E-modular Approach and its Effect on the Academic Achievement of Students

Abstract

Developing instructional modules and determining their effect on students’ achievement were the aims of the research. There were two phases of the study. The first phase was the development of modules, and the second phase was the tryout of the modules. Instructional modules were developed using the ADDIE instructional design model. The researcher had developed 12 instructional modules on the subject of educational leadership and management. A quasi experimental design was used for the study. For tryout purposes, the researcher had taken two groups, an experimental group and a control group, randomly. Two teachers with equal qualifications and experiences were selected randomly to teach both groups. Traditional teaching methods were used with the control group, while instructional modules were used with the experiment group. A pre-test was administered at the start and a post-test at the end of the tryout. The duration of the tryout was twelve weeks. The data were analysed using SPSS 26. It was found that the students in the experiment group outscored the students in the control group.