Performance in Learning Different Layers of the Earth through Multi Media Instruction among Grade Six Pupils in Mapulo Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In an increasingly complex world, it is critical that all students have extensive practice in what it means to think like a scientist. The skills essential in science education are "not only needed by scientists, but by every citizen in order to become a scientifically literate person able to function in a society where science has a major role and impact on daily life Students need a firm grasp of science in order to fully comprehend their world and make informed decisions.

METHODS

Several methods of design were used. The descriptive method of research was used to determine the effectiveness of multimedia in teaching lessons in different layers of the earth, the researcher based activities on the syllabus and prepared lesson plans and videos for target topics. This study involved collecting data through written and practical test. The researcher directly gave the test to the respondents for the assessment and evaluation of performance. The pupils are also provided with rubrics that will serve as a guide in the interpretation of test gain scores.

RESULTS

Multimedia offers the opportunity to combine instruments and modes to radically enhance the effectiveness of learning resource development efforts. Educational publishers frequently "bundle" CD-ROMs with textbooks, providing additional resources, updates, and other information. Interactive simulations are often "wrapped" with text addressed directly to learners, providing contextualizing information, and with text addressed to teachers guiding them in the facilitation of classroom activities, questioning strategies, and assessment.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of this study are the distinct features of multimedia in teaching different parts of the earth comprised of text, images, audio, video, and simulations. The majority of the pupils got very high in each lesson about parts of the earth using multimedia. Teachers may emphasize the use of multimedia in teaching Science. Proposed supplementary activities may be shown to other teachers. And lastly, a similar study may be conducted using an experimental research design.