EFFECT OF SUPER LEARNING TECHNIQUES ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH SUBJECT AT SECONDARY LEVEL IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Abstract
Learning is relatively a permanent change in behavior. We learn through our experiences, observation
and practices in the course of life. Traditional teaching focus on frequent repetition and determined
concentration. But in modern times this concept has been changed as it results an unnecessary tension.
Learners cannot achieve the main purpose of learning by traditional method of teaching. Super
learning is an easy and relaxed way of learning. With the help of relaxation exercises it helps to
increase the speed of learning and it also helps to make learning interesting. It is learning without
stress and tension. It accelerates the learning speed and improves the retention rate of students. The
researcher used two group design, an experimental group (N=35) which received the special treatment
and control group (N=35) which was taught by traditional method. On the basis of the pretest score (an
objective type test) the students were divided into two equivalent group Material was developed to
teach English through super learning. Two teachers were provided training for this purpose. The
treatment was provided for four weeks. At the end of treatment an objective type test was administered
to see the achievement level of both groups and of the sub groups of low and high achievers as well.
To investigate the retention rate of students the same test was administered after the laps of four
weeks. Mean score of control group on pre, post and retention test was 16.88, 21.88 and 15.5 and the
mean score of experimental group on pre, post and retention test was 16.88, 38.85 and 36.74.The
statistical analysis of the data reveals that the performance of the experimental was better than control
group both on post and retention test. The important findings of the study was that super learning skills
have positive impact on students’ academic achievement as compare to traditional method of teaching.
