CAI for Inclusion of Low Achievers

This book deals with development of computer multimedia software package for school children to enhance their academic achievement in Science, especially of low achievers in Physics. Science in school is meant to enable the child to think scientifically, analyze and to articulate logically. Physics is an important branch of Science which contains a number of abstract concepts. 'Physics generates fundamental knowledge needed for the future technological advances that will continue to drive economic engines of the world'. Hence, the methods of teaching/learning science need to be modernized with existing technologies.Technology enhanced classroom students demonstrates statistically significant increase in academic achievement. This study details the research procedure for development of multimedia software to cater to diverse learning needs of children. The study is interdisciplinary in nature dealing with computer Education, School Education, science Education and Educational Psychology. The problem of retention of knowledge also is dealt in this book and hence useful to students, teachers, researchers and others.