The Effects of Horne Method in Teaching Science in Grade IV Pupils of Jose Platon Memorial School. Sy 2017-2016

Abstract

Introduction

The need to expose the Filipino youth to Science and Technology begins in basic education level. In the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum, Science was started in Grade 3 and use mother tongue as a medium of instruction. Pupils can understand and express themselves easily using the native tongue. However, the result of the school periodical test in Grade IV reveals that the Science subject got the lowest score. Children show less interest in the subject since it is taught in English in Grade IV. The transition of the Mother to the English Language as a medium of instruction seemed a problem to the pupils. They are not yet capable of speaking, reading with comprehension and writing in English. To help address this problem the proponent conducted a study to improve the performance of Grade IV pupils using the HORNE method. The Horne method is one of the accepted strategies toward vocabulary development which focuses on spelling correctly, correct pronunciation, word definition, usage, and sentence construction, It is known and widely used in teaching English.

Methods

In this study, the researcher used a static group comparison design. In this design two already existing or intact groups, one receiving treatment (Method) while the other section does not receive treatment. The respondents are Grade IV pupils of JPMS. Section A and Section B, A is the Experimental group with 21 males and 27 females. Section B is the control Group with 22males and 26 females, with the total number of 96 respondents.

Results

Horne Method is an effective intervention tool in improving the level of performance of pupils in English, Science and all subjects using English as a medium of instruction. This method may maximize the participation of pupils in class recitation, develop high self-esteem of the pupils in using English as a medium of instruction. It also arouses the interest of pupils and encourages the use of a dictionary for vocabulary development.

Discussions

In terms of instruction, the science program shifts from traditional methods of teaching to a more innovative and use digital exploration that emphasizes the enhancement of the students’ critical thinking and scientific skills. After a series oftest and analyzing all the results, the proponent finds out that Horne Method helps a lot in increasing the performance of the pupils not only in Science subject but in all Subject using the English language as a medium of instruction