Authors : Sani Kaita Mohammad; Suleman Abubakar; Audu Akagu Ismaila; Nuradeen Aliyu Kankia

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun1910

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Abstract : This research examined the effectiveness of virtual mode of contact, against the conventional distance learning practices characterized by physical classroom, papers and chalkboard, in delivering quality physics teaching and learning outcomes. The population of study comprised of all NCE II Science students, with age range (17-25 years) of Federal College of Education Katsina (FCEK) and Isah Kaita College of Education (IKCOE), Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, selected from subject areas of Physics, computer and Integrated science, with a target population of 240 students. A total sample of 120 students, which is 50% of the targeted population, was selected using stratified random sampling, where each department represented a stratum. They were randomly divided into the experimental (representing conventional classes) and control (representing virtual classes) groups. The 120-sample size comprised of 80 male and 40 female.

Keywords : Distance-Learning; Conventional; Virtual-Learning Contact, Learning-Achievements.

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