Effect of Ausubel Model of Learning on Academic Achievement in the Subject of Social Studies at Secondary Level

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of Ausubel’s model of learning on academic achievements in the subject of social studies at the secondary level. The objectives of the study were (i) to compare the effect of Ausubel’s learning model and Traditional methods on students’ achievements in the subject of social studies; (ii) to measure the effect of Ausubel’s learning model on the students’ motivation towards learning. A total of 50 students studying at Peshawar Model School District Mardan Campus were randomly selected. A Pre-test, Post-test equivalent group experiential design was used. Descriptive and inferential statistical procedure was used to analyse the collected data. Statistical techniques such as percentage, mean, and t-test were used to analyse the collected data. The result of the study showed that the Ausubel model of teaching had a significant effect on students’ achievements in the subject of social studies, and had a significant effect on students’ performance, and the learner was motivated towards learning and took an interest in learning. Hence, it is recommended that teachers use the Ausubel model of teaching to teach the Social Studies subject. The education department should arrange teachers’ refresher courses for the Ausubel model of teaching. It is also recommended that teachers adopt the Ausubel model of teaching while teaching at the secondary level. This study is beneficial for students, educational managers, researchers, and curriculum developers.