Abstract:
Abstract: Media has a crucial influence on the teaching and learning of Christian
Religious Education (CRE) in Schools as it makes the entire process of curriculum
implementation to be effective. Despite its importance, the subject has been taught
with minimal use of media. This is because schools are faced with inadequate
provision of instructional media which hampers efficient teaching and learning of the
subject. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of media use on
students learning of Christian Religious Education in Secondary Schools. The study
was based on Descriptive Survey Design. The study population consisted of 112
Head teachers, 160 teachers of CRE and 4000 form two students. Random Sampling
Technique was used to select 25 Head Teachers. Simple Random Sampling was used
to select 53 teachers of CRE and 1333 students. Data was collected using
Questionnaires, Teachers‟ Interview Schedule, Lesson Observation Schedule and
Document Analysis Guide. The study found out that; use of media during teaching
and learning assists teachers in realizing lesson objectives, CRE concepts are well
understood when teachers use media in teaching. The study also revealed that
students preferred electronic media as compared to textbooks and chalk walls. The
study recommends that; head teachers should provide adequate electronic media in
schools to enhance the teaching and learning of CRE.
Keywords: Influence, Use, Students Learning.
