Four Pics One Word -a Remedy to Increase the Science Vocabulary of Grade VI Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science can be learned the easiest way if only learners have broad vocabulary. Educators need to adopt their teaching strategies as well as materials with the modern innovations. The use of Four Pics One Word can be used in remediation and enrichment activity of the underachieving learners to arouse their interests to learn science the easiest and fun way. "Four Pics One Word" is an instructional material or a remedy to increase the Science vocabulary of the Grade VI pupils of Palangue Central Elementary School.

METHODS

Purposive sampling was used. Underachieving learners were evaluated and monitored. Appropriate interventions were given to develop their scientific understanding.

RESULTS

The use of "Four Pics One Word" in teaching Science resulted in a significant improvement in the vocabulary of pupils. The implementation of Project RULES become successful based in the Post Test Result. Underachieving learners achieved 80% in IOM. With this intervention, visuals helped learners grasp concepts easily by stimulating imagination and affecting their cognitive capabilities. Learners responded to visual information faster as compared to only text materials.

DISCUSSIONS

There was a big change in comparison to their performance from without the usage of the Four Pic One Word to with the usage of the said instructional material. Visual images create strong impressions and lasting memories in learners that's why pupils easily learned the concept/lesson.