Project PLSS (Parent Learning Support System) supported by Technological Advancement: A Merged Strategy to Increase the Level of Knowledge in Science Academic Performance of Grade Four in Kaylaway

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Nowadays parents are both working for the future of their children and Pupils are left to the nannies for their schooling. This study considers the learner's attitude and aptitude in their study habits. The researcher aims to recommend a suitable plan of action to increase science academic performance which aim to examine the effectiveness of a merged a strategy to the pupils.

METHODS

This action research investigated that a merged strategy helped to improve the academic performance of the pupils. The study utilized pre-test and post-test control group design. Two sections of Grade Four were purposely selected to be the control group of the study. Both the control (N=44) and experimental group (N= 43) were taught using Video presentation and slide deck only but the experimental group was given multimedia and used The Project PLSS as a support intervention. The results showed enough evidence that a merged strategy was a much better teaching approach as compared to multimedia alone.

RESULTS

Based on the discussion of findings, the following conclusions are presented: Pupils recorded a low performance in pre-test given to them. Both groups performed well in their post-test. However, a higher increase in mean was evident in the experimental group which was under the treatment. Thus, a merged strategy applied between Project PLSS and Technological Advancement is an effective strategy to further reform pupils' performance in Science. The action plan acquainted the areas of concern to be addressed regarding the propagation and utilization of Project PLSS supported by Technological Advancement to increase pupils' Science performance.

DISCUSSIONS

This study indicates that for a teacher to be willing to make the commitment of time and energy in teaching science, he or she must recognize and believe the support of parents. Teachers should embrace this situation. Times are changing and technology is everywhere. Putting this reality into good for education is a must and the benefits from it are real. Discussion contain the following moves: (1) It shows the result of pre-test given to the controlled and experimental groups, (2) Reflect the results of post-test given to the pupil-respondents, (3) Discuss the defect of the result, (4) It uses to find out suggestion to solve this problem, (5) After analyzing the implication, conclusion follows and recommendations were given.