Improve the Science Process Skills Using the 5-Stage Learning Cycle in Grade-VI Pupils in Daniw Elem. School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Instructional approaches in science nurtures this natural curiosity by sending our pupils on a journey of discovering and experimenting with the mystery and wonder of science.

Different approaches in learning experiences in science motivate pupils to understand the world differently and ponder why things are the way they are. Pupils learn much more easily when there is excitement in the subject or topics. This does not mean that they make the science curriculum less challenging, but rather they learn to focus on deep learning. It means they realize that science is, more than anything, about questions and amazement.

METHODS

The NAT result will be the basis of the study. A checklist in the form of questionnaire utilized to get the difficult part in Science subject. Pre-test and post assessment was used to measure the effectiveness of the project upon execution.

RESULTS

The result of the post test showed the performance scores of the pupils increased. This connotes that the remediation program or the tool nor the strategy utilized by the teacher to improve the performance of the pupils in developing the Science process skills have improved. It was supported by Panasan and Nuangchalerm the organization of science learning activities was necessary to rely on various methods of organization of learning and appropriate to learners. Organization of project-based learning activities and inquiry-based learning activities were teaching methods and strategy which helped pupils understand scientific knowledge. It was more efficient. Used of varied tools and strategy in teaching is of great help to improve pupils’ performance. It makes learning interesting and fun for the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Improving the pupils’ performance in the different process skills in Science requires critical thinking for the pupils which they can further improve through constant practice in a natural classroom setting. Provide a lot of activities to make learning is fun for the pupils so that they will not be able to feel that learning Science is not difficult but rather would help them to explore their potentials as learners.