Parents' Perceived Effectiveness of the Extent Use of Social Media in Science Instruction

Authors

  • Sarah Jane C. Zepeda

Keywords:

Social Media, Science Instruction, Students' Performance, Parent's Perception

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Social media would allow students to create and test knowledge claims. Social media would extend communication networks, provide immediate access to information, and facilitate new forms of creative expression. Teachers are best situated to influence students' use of social media for learning purposes when they have an understanding of students' social media practices for learning and can leverage and/or support students to develop the ability to benefit from the high levels of connectivity.

 

METHODS

The researchers used the descriptive method type of research to acquire accurate, valid, and adequate facts and data for the study. The collection of data was done with the use of survey questionnaire. It was used to identify effectiveness of social media in science instruction as well as the observation of the parents regarding the use of social media in instruction.

 

RESULTS

Results revealed that very often science teachers used social media in science instruction. Parents perceived many challenges met by their children using social media in teaching Science. Specifically, their children became very dependent on social media, only browsing the news feed but not studying. Parents also perceive their children to spend more time with their gadgets or computers rather than on their books, and are visiting other social media platforms rather than focusing only on the assigned activities since they interpreted it having great extent.

 

DISCUSSIONS

It can be seen that social media is useful in studying science since schools begin to use Facebook groups to communicate with parents through their children activities. Social media is a tool that should be utilized by the teacher; it improved the communication skills of the students through chatting and it updates the development of the technology for instruction.

Published

2019-01-18