Effectiveness of Modular Approach in Teaching at University Level

Abstract

The key purpose of this research was to find out the effectiveness of modular approach in teaching in order to assess the student learning, performance and achievement and to determine whether the modular teaching is more effective than traditional methods. The study was experimental type. Equivalent group study design was used. Population was university students of Master in educational planning and management. Sample size was consisted on 30 students. The data were collected from both groups(controlled and experimental) analyzed and interpreted by using mean, standard deviation and t-test through the use of statistical package SPSS. The result’ scores were in the favor of usage of modular teaching approach. So it is recommended that the modular approach should be widely used at various levels of education.

Key words: Modular Approach, Self learning, Individualized Instructions