Effect of Gamified Flipped Learning Strategy on Achievement and Attitudes of Pre-Service Teachers on Genetic Concepts, At College of Education in Anambra State, Nigeria

Biology plays a crucial role in scientific and technological advancement of a nation. To achieve this, students must have a strong grasp of biological concepts and as well develop a positive attitude towards the subject. This study therefore investigated the effect of gamified flipped learning strategy on the achievement and attitude towards genetic concepts among pre-service teachers at college of education, Anambra State, Nigeria. It also examined the moderating effect of gender on the attitude and achievement. The study adopted a pre-test-post-test control group quasi-experimental research design of 2×2×2 factorial matrix, with a sample of 150 intact classes (70 males and 80 females). The instrument used for data collection were Genetic Achievement Test (GAT) and treatment material was Gamified Flipped Instructional Package (GFIP) and, Questionnaire on Students’ Attitude to Biology (QSAB). The experimental group were taught using Gamified Flipped Instructional Package which Comprised of Genetic Lesson, while the control group were exposed to Lecture Method (LM). Mean and standard deviations were used to answer research questions while ANCOVA was used to test hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that gamified flipped Instructional strategy significantly improved students’ academic achievement and also showed significant effect on attitude of pre-service teachers towards biology. However, Gender does not significantly affect pre-service teachers’ achievement and attitude in biology. The study therefore concluded at this point that gamified flipped learning approach is one of the effective instructional approaches to teach biology, particularly, “Genetic” concepts and other science related concepts, because it creates room for collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. It was recommended that educators should adopt gamified flipped instructional strategy in teaching of biology.