Title: EFFECT OF KOLB'S 4-STAGE CYCLE MODEL OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ON STUDENTS' INTEREST IN VEGETABLE CROP PRODUCTION.

Authors:
Ndu, Bibian Okafor

Abstract: Abstract This study was designed to determine the effect of Kolb‟s 4-stage cycle model of experiential learning (E.L) on students‟ interest in vegetable crop production. The study adopted a pretest post test, non - equivalent control group design. It was carried out in Anambra State, with a population of 26,139 Senior Secondary School students. The sample was the entire 141 SS1 students from four sampled schools in Awka Education Zone. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the schools. The instrument for the study was vegetable crop production Interest Inventory (VCPII), Vegetable crop production performance test (VCPPT ) both were developed by the researcher to gather information on the students‟ interest in Agricultural practical activities before and after treatment and to test for the students performance. The instruments were validated by three experts from Agricultural Education Department UNN. They were trial tested to determine their reliability coefficient, which were found to be 0.82 using Cronbach alpha and 0.88 using Kuder-Richerdson formular (k-R.20 respectively Data collected were analyzed using the mean to answer the research questions while t-test and ANCOVA were used to test null hypotheses. The result revealed that Kolb‟s 4-Stage Cycle Model of Experiential learning was an effective tool that captures students‟ interest in vegetable field crop activities and students performed better with the model. Based on findings, the researcher recommended that curriculum planners should incorporate the use of Kolb‟s model in teaching production agriculture, because it makes teaching and learning activity-based. The model being innovative necessitates the re-training of teachers on its application and delivery strategy. Key Words: Kolb‟s Model of Experiential Learning, vegetable crop production, Interest and students‟ performance.

Publication Date: 2018-12-06