Extent of Utilization of Laboratory Apparatuses in Teaching Science in Public Elementary Schools, District of Pililla, Division of Rizal

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education is the foremost concern of a nation. It is through education, people become equipped with the essential knowledge, usable skills, rightful attitudes, and moral values. Education plays a huge and vital role in developing its citizenry. Without education, a nation will not grow, improve and develop as a country. It will not meet the demands of the ever continuing changes the world is offering. Quality access to education can be enjoyed by schools if modern trends of instruction that cater quality learning will be given emphasis, thus, it is the utmost concern to fully give the best possible learning experiences to school children. Obviously, Science and Technology spearhead the development and modernization of a country.

METHODS

The descriptive survey research design was applied to utilize a researcher-made questionnaire checklist as a tool in gathering the needed data on the adequacy of laboratory apparatuses and the extent of utilization with respect to preparation, safety and protection, and proper storage.

RESULTS

The study revealed that most of the teachers of Science in public elementary schools are females and with ages 31 years old and above. Most of them are pursuing graduate education and have been in the service for more than 10 years. Laboratory apparatuses in the teaching of Science in public elementary schools are moderately adequate. Utilization of laboratory apparatuses is done considering the necessary preparation, safety and protection and proper storage. In terms of age and length of service, the null hypothesis is rejected while in terms of sex and educational attainment, the null hypothesis is accepted.

DISCUSSIONS

This study aimed to determine the extent of utilization of laboratory apparatuses in teaching Science in nine public elementary schools in Pililla, Rizal during the School Year 2015-2016. These schools include Bugarin Elementary School, Halayhayin Elementary School, Hulo Elementary Schools, Malaya Elementary School, Matagbak Elementary school, Niogan Elementary School, Pililla Elementary Schoo,l Quisao Elementary School, and Virgilio B. Melendres Memorial Elementary School. The respondents of the study were 44 Science Teachers in public elementary schools. They were described in terms of age, sex, educational attainment, and length of service Purposive sampling technique was utilized in the selection of respondents.