Assembling/Repairing Electronic Products and System Trough Practical Application among Grade Nine Students of Bauan Technical High School

Authors

  • Victorino Diola

Keywords:

assembling, disassembling, repairing, assessment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The rapid development of new products has shortened product time-market and shelf-life, increasing the quantity of wasted used goods. The onslaught of technology opens doors for new gadgets and appliances available to every one of us. They are within our reach because the market offers them at affordable prices. These products are sometimes disposable since we dare not consult technicians or electricians because it will be more costly for people to do so than disposing them and buying a new one. Currently, products are acquired with no plan of disposal of the product. Often, consumers were left with no other choice at the end of a product's life but to dispose of them by throwing them into the trash. The de-manufacturing addresses the question of systematically designing for easier product dismantling and disposal. The two stages of de-manufacturing were assembling -the assembly into its individual components (requiring disassembly analysis) -and recycling the individual materials that constitute each component (requiring component material recycling assessment).

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study. A descriptive survey was selected because it provides an accurate portrayal or account of characteristics such as behavior, opinions, abilities, beliefs, and knowledge of a particular individual, situation or group. The practical application approach was also used as a teaching strategy. It has been proven as an effective tool to measure how well the students applied the concept learned into the practical application or the actual representation of the objects they want to assemble, repair, and disassemble.

RESULTS

Based on the results of the study, the practical approach was said to be environment-friendly, model-based solution, process-based, measurable, and involved planning. Different lesson plans covering the topics such as soldering techniques, installation of CCTV and assembling/ disassembling washing machines were developed to show how the practical application approach was used.

DISCUSSIONS

Different distinct features of practical application were used in teaching assembling/disassembling and repairing electronic products. Practical application approach was said to be friendly. Students strongly agreed to this an appliance because they observed and, at the same time, experienced that no appliance or repairable equipment was left to disposal contributing to the destruction of the environment.

Published

2019-01-18