Building the Interest of the Grade Three Pupils in Science Subject through HOOD Collaborative Approach (Helping Others Observe and Discover)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science is the practical and intellectual activity, which encompasses the methodical study of the behavior and structure of the natural and physical world through experiment and observation.This study proved that the best way to spark interest in science is to bring it to life with exciting experiments. When students "do" science, they are more apt to be excited about it.

METHODS

Common teaching methods were identified to measure the level of pupils' interest in Science. Analysis of factors revealed five reasons that affect building pupils' interest. The data were analyzed through weighted mean and verbal interpretation.

RESULTS

Respondents of the study were the 113 grade three pupils of San Roque Elementary School who are taking up Science for the first time under Mother Tongue instruction.The research followed three phases namely the pre-design stage, the design stag, and the post-design stage. The pre-design stage includes identifying the respondents of the study, gathering of literature about building pupils' interest in Science, preparation of the research checklist, informal interview with the pupils and treatment of gathered data. The design stage includes the drafting of the research checklist and preparation of the research presentation. Finally, the post-design stage includes the application of the interventions used in building the interest of grade three pupils in Science subject through HOOD collaborative approach.

DISCUSSIONS

The paper shows the effectiveness of the collaborative approach HOOD when used in Science activities will help build the interest of the grade three pupils in Science subject.This research is timely as it sought answers concerning as to how learners would develop their interest in Science considering that ita complex and difficult subject.