Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL)in Enhancing Students Performance in G7 Physics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The pedagogical strategy is essential for effective science education especially in the latest changes in the curriculum under the K to 12 programs. Engaging the learners while facilitating learning and understanding is arduous therefore teachers seek ways in enhancing students' academic performance. One way is through Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL). This paper sought to the questions: what the level of performance of the students in the control and experimental groups is as measured in the pre-test and post-test results; and is there a significant difference between students exposed to the usual method of instruction and students exposed to POGIL.

METHODS

This research used experimental design. Weighted mean and z tests were used. This study utilized 30 students from G7 Newton and 30 students from G7 Einstein that selected according to the second quarter grade in science.

RESULTS

Based on the data gathered both groups scored below 25 in their pre-test. As a result of their post-test, 3% of the students in a controlled group scored 25-37 while 96.67 % scored below 25. In the experimental group, the result of the post-test shows that 20% scored 25-37 while 80% scored below 25. The mean of the controlled group increased 9.88 while the mean of the experimental group increased 25.1 during their post-test. The computed z was -2.1 higher than the tabular z value of ± 1.96 at 0.05 level of significance; therefore, there is a significant difference between the mean of the controlled and experimental group. This means that POGIL can enhance students' academic performance in G7 Physics.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of the research showed that both groups scored below 25 in their pre-test. Both groups increased their mean but the experimental group increased 25.1 compared to the 9.88 increase of the controlled group. The computed z of -2.1 is higher than the tabular value at 0.05 level of significant which means that POGIL enhances students' academic performance.