Impact of Blockchain-Integrated Instruction on Awareness and Attitude in Science and Mathematics Education among Secondary School Students in Zaria, Kaduna State
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https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.202569Keywords:
blockchain-integrated instruction, science and mathematics education, digital transformation, SDG 4, educational innovationAbstract
Impact of blockchain-integrated instruction on awareness and attitude in Science and Mathematics Education among secondary school students in Zaria, Kaduna State. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design with a non-equivalent pre-test and post-test control group. The study was guided by two objectives with their corresponding research questions and null hypotheses. The population of the study comprised all SSII (Senior Secondary II) students enrolled in public secondary schools in the zone, totaling approximately 8,750 students across 20 co-educational institutions. From this population, a sample of 240 students was drawn using a multi-stage sampling technique. The population of the study comprised all SSII (Senior Secondary II) students enrolled in public secondary schools in the zone, totaling approximately 8,750 students across 20 co-educational institutions. From this population, a sample of 240 students was drawn using a multi-stage sampling technique. Two instruments were used to collect data; BSAT and EDUAS. A pilot study involving 40 SSII students from a similar school (not included in the main study) was conducted to determine the instruments' reliability. The results yielded a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.84 for BSAT and 0.81 for EDUAS. Descriptive statistic of mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions raised while at inferential level, Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses formulated at p < 0.05. Findings revealed that Students exposed to blockchain-supported science and mathematics instruction demonstrated significantly higher levels of awareness of sustainability concepts than their peers taught using conventional methods. It is therefore concluded that the statistically blockchain- integrated instruction enhanced learning environments as it bridges the gap between abstract curriculum content and real-world relevance, thus promoting critical thinking, responsible digital citizenship, and sustainable habits. It is recommended among others that Government and donor agencies should allocate resources toward pilot projects and research initiatives that explore the scalability of blockchain in education
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