The Impact of Computer-Aided instruction (CAI) on Grade 5 Pupils' English Achievement of Sinaliw Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The use of electronic classroom (E-classroom) plays a vital role in meeting the pupils' needs in terms of technological skills and advancement. Thus, the exposure of students on computers during the teaching-learning process creates a livelier and interactive class. The 21st-century pupils are more engaged with visual learning, and they become more interested to learn if they are exposed to gadgets, computers, and other modern technologies.

METHODS

The researcher personally chose the 56 pupils from two sections for comparative analysis. The 28 pupils from Grade 5 Mangga used the usual chalk, manila paper materials for the activities while 28 pupils of Grade 5 Santol attended e-classroom using the PDF format of the learner's material with the addition of some activities, games, and videos downloaded from the net which they use during the discussion. The same lessons and exams were given to the two sections for the whole second quarter. The researcher gathered the grades of the 56 Grade 5 pupils from the two selected sections, and these were tabulated in tables, compared, and interpreted using simple percentage.

RESULTS

Based from the table and simple comparative analysis, it can be concluded that Grade 5 Santol, which was exposed and supported by some Computer Aided Instructions (CAI), was able to perform well by having 41.76 % of pupils who got good grades in comparison with Grade 5 Mangga-10.99%, thus more of Grade 5 Mangga's pupils grades are low with 40.66% in comparison to Grade 5 Santol's 6.59%.

DISCUSSIONS

There is a great impact on the part of pupils' performance when computer-aided instruction is used because it greatly motivates the pupils to accomplish the given tasks. Games, videos, and audios can easily stimulate learning and retention which is the main reason why computer-aided instruction is necessary. It also teaches pupils to become more independent and find their own way of learning, thus it is easier for them to grasp ideas and at the same time enhance their skills.