Revitalizing the Least Mastered Skills Through an Innovative Intervention: PROJECT ISLA (integrated Science and Language set of Activities)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study is focused on Revitalizing theLeast Mastered Skills thru an Innovative Intervention: PROJECT ISLA (Integrated Science and Language set of Activities). Based on the results of the recent periodic examination, it reveals that Science and English have very low results. This study creates a leeway through an integrated intervention module, using CLIL as framework which targets the intensive remediation of Science contents and at the same time, hitting the significant English skills and processes while embedding 21st century skills.

METHODS

Employing a descriptive-qualitative design of research, the method is dived into two parts. First part is the creation of module where a diagnostic and pre-test were conducted to identify struggling learners followed by an unstructured interview among the identified struggling learners. The revealing factors were coded and themed as it was used in the module construction. Second is a content analysis of results of the pre-implementation of the module and the post-implementation.

RESULTS

In conclusion, the module has successfully served its purpose in revitalizing the least mastered skill in Science along with strengthening the English processes skills.

DISCUSSIONS

The factor that makes it effective is the consideration of the different factors revealed in the interview from the learners and use of CLIL as the framework in the creation of the module. This study also reveals the importance of reflecting the 21st century skills in the Science interventions as it develops critical thinking among learners of 21st century.