Development of Classroom -Based ICT in Teaching Science among Grade Three Pupils at Sta. Clara Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom is very important for providing the student's opportunities to learn to operate in an information age. The topic of the researchers focused on the development of classroom-based ICT in teaching Science in Grade Three at Sta. Clara Elementary School. Retention of the pupils lasts long if they see pictures, images, videos and powerpoint presentations by the teachers on teaching their lesson. There is evidence that the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will help the teachers teach their lessons effectively in all subjects specifically Science.

METHODS

This presents the description of the research design, the population, and sampling of the study, research instruments, data collection, research procedure, and the statistical treatment of data. The researchers used a descriptive survey which involves three parts: a. the perception of the teacher's respondents about the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Their perception about the advantages of ICT in teaching; and the proposed instructional tool in teaching Science. The respondents were given 5 questions under each indicator. Mean and percentage of the data as statistical treatment were used to analyze and interpret the results of the study.

RESULTS

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as instructional material for teaching Science is the best tool according to the teachers. It helps the learners improve their achievement level in Sta. Clara Elementary School.The use of ICT develops a positive attitude in both teachers and learners as they embrace the world of change and challenges, the use of ICT especially in teaching Science is a great help in developing the young minds of the learners.

DISCUSSIONS

It is strongly believed that the use of ICT as an instructional material in teaching Science is the best-proposed techniques perceived by the respondents. According to them, the use of the traditional method in teaching would no longer advisable for learners nowadays particularly in teaching Science as indicated in the results of the study. The designed and modified technology would be the best tool as it obtained a total of 100% of the total population of the respondents.