Group Activities Applied in Teaching Types of interrelationship in the Ecosystem among Grade Six Pupils at Muzon Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

There are lots of approaches and strategies in making science enjoyable to learn. One of the most used techniques is the group activity. It aims to cater to individual differences, develop students' knowledge, generic skills and attitudes. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of group activity in teaching types of interrelationship in the ecosystem.

METHODS

The researcher prepared a detailed lesson plan. In the plan, the researcher utilized group activities a positive learning environment. To be able to gather the data needed in the study, a test will be administered by the researcher after the lesson had been finished. The results were statistically treated.

RESULTS

The children will learn to clarify and consolidate their thoughts and to generate ideas by working within groups. When children are working in groups, they are working collaboratively.

DISCUSSIONS

There are different group activities that pupils can manipulate and participate. Majority of the pupils have a high performance in using group activity in teaching types of interrelationship in the ecosystem. The proposed materials to supplement this group's activity are Using pictures, PowerPoint presentation and video clips.