Project SAVES (Science Audio Visual E-Learning for Slow Learners: Input to Improve Academic Performance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science is a subject that encourages the learners to become more responsible individuals for themselves and for the environment. Thus, this aims to develop scientific mind, conceptual understanding, skills to solve problems and communicate scientific ideas as well as appreciate the benefits of science and develop positive attitudes towards this subject. But due to learners different learning abilities, academic standards, classroom and academic performances, some of them were not able to keep pace with other learners. This serves as basis for launching Project SAVES (Science Audio Visual E-Learning for Slow Learners) in Amaya School of Home Industries to improve academic performance of learners by providing advance lessons aided by technology.

METHODS

The study was conducted by adapting the Purposive Extreme/Deviant Case Sampling in getting the sample for the study from the total population of the participants. The variables in the study were a controlled group of learners. With the use of diagnostic test and quarterly test that were recorded before and afterthe intervention of Project SAVES of Amaya School of Home Industries, performance level of the students was determined.

RESULTS

Based on the study conducted on learners who had undergone sessions in Project SAVES, their academic performance improved as revealed in the 23.21% increase in the MPS from the first quarter to the third quarter. Positive attitude towards the subject of the learners was developed thus increasing their academic rating.

DISCUSSIONS

The implementation of Project SAVES resulted to the following:Increase in the academic performance of the learners,Development of positive attitudes of learners towards the learning competencies in Science, andImprovement in conceptual understanding and skills to communicate scientific ideas.