The achievements in acquiring Kadazandusun language with multimedia assistance through cooperative learning and individual learning at power secondary level

Nordiana Binti Hamzah

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the achievements of cooperative learning and individual learning based on the usage of multimedia. The quantitative approach is the methodology used for this research. Pre test and post test are used, involving the control group and treatment group. The pre test and post test data are done through percentage calculation. Results of research shows that the teaching and learning process delivered using mutilmedia materials; with a combination of texts, graphics, audio, videos, and animation through cooperative learning are able to improve the understanding of students with different learning abilities from 75% to 97%. In conclusion, cooperative learning; assisted by multimedia elements contributes to the achievement of students compared to individual learning. Using audio visual helps students to understand and master the lessons. In addition, the implication of the research shows that cooperative learning, assisted by multimedia elements consist of leadership practices with social skills, besides practicing respect and responsibility. This is especially highlighted by students with higher level skills, by leading and guiding the group members. This is not the case in individual learning; as the understanding of the delivered information depends completely on the reasoning of the students themselves

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