The Effects of Computer -Aided Instructional Materials for Grade 8 –Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Computer Aided instructional Material for Grade 8 -students of Tanza National Comprehensive High School Daang Amaya II, Tanza, Cavite for the school year 2016-2017. It employed mixed method designs in which both qualitative and quantitative research were used in the study. Interview, direct observation, and questionnaires were used to gather the qualitative data were pre-test and post-test or quasi-experimental design was applied for the quantitative portion of the data.

METHODS

A three-week instructional phase was conducted in a selected class to determine the pre-test and post-test scores of the respondents after the teacher has utilized the computer aided instructions in Teaching the subject Grade Eight (8) students. Weighted mean, Mean Percentile Score (MPS) and correlated t-test were used for the statistical analysis of the data and was facilitated by the Paleontological Statistical software version 3.14.

RESULTS

The results revealed that there is a significant difference (p< 0.05) between the pre-test and post-test scores of the respondents. This implies that there is an improvement in the learning achievement of the learners when they were exposed to teaching using the computer. The researcher proposed a learning model to be used in teaching Araling Panlipunan to make it modernized and exciting to learners.

DISCUSSIONS

Laptop, projector, lapel, phone, and speaker are the perfect gadgets and devices to facilitate Computer Aided learning. Laptop cell phone and projector are aids for visual presentation of the content. Speaker and lapel, on the other hand, enhance the audio.These materials are indeed helpful and they truly cater to the needs of the students of varied intelligence.