Comparative effectiveness of computer-based instructional game and instructional board game on students’ academic performance in peace education

Authors

  • Mutahir Oluwafemi Mukhtar Abanikannda Osun State University, Osogbo. Author
  • Florence Adeoti Yusuf Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Osun state University, Osogbo, Nigeria. Author
  • Ayoade Ejiwale Oka Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Osun state University, Osogbo, Nigeria. Author
  • Jubril Busuyi Fakokunde Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Osun state University, Osogbo, Nigeria. Author
  • Anthonia Ayobami Oyelade Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Osun state University, Osogbo, Nigeria. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15294/ijcets.v14i1.13836

Keywords:

Computer-Based Instructional Game, Instructional Board Game, Academic Performance, Peace Education , Comparative Effectiveness

Abstract

The devastating effects of violence on nation-building require the placing of a premium on peace. The study investigated the comparative effectiveness of computer-based instructional games and instructional board games on students’ academic performance in peace education. The interactive effects of gender differences on treatment effectiveness in the population were also investigated. One junior secondary school was randomly selected from each district. A pre -test instrument, “Achievement Test on Peace Education”. was administered to Grade 8 and 9 students at each of the three schools. Results showed significant differences between students exposed to the treatment conditions and those in the control group. Gender has no influence on the effectiveness of treatment in improving students' performance in peace education. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the use of instructional games in peace education classrooms be encouraged by incorporating them into the curriculum.

Author Biography

  • Mutahir Oluwafemi Mukhtar Abanikannda, Osun State University, Osogbo.

    BIOSKETCH@Dr. ABANIKANNDA

    Dr. M. O. M. ABANIKANNDA

    Associate Professor

    Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education,
    Osun State University, P.M.B. 4494, Osogbo, Nigeria.

    +2348034248164;  [email protected].    

    Area of Specialization & Research Interest: Computing/IT Education, Learning Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Technopreneurship.

    Dr. Abanikannda graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education Chemistry. He later obtained a higher degrees in Science, Science Education and Technology.

    He won the Osun State Award of Postgraduate Scholarship under the keenly Competed Osun State University Special Doctoral Staff Training Programme in 2007. He was a two-time recipient of Tertiary Education Trust Fund NRF Grant and has also won the TETFund grant for Institution-Based Research. He has participated in two international grants and has won three travel grants to his credit.  

    He has published in numerous reputable national and international outlets and has attended numerous conferences, he belongs to more than fifteen professional bodies. He is the Implementation Facilitator and Head of the Digital Innovation and Business Start-up Hub (DIBUSH), domiciled in Osun State University main campus, Osogbo.    

     

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Published

2026-09-18

Article ID

13836

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): May 2026

Section

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