Infographics as Instructional Tool in Enhancing Learning of Senior High School Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers should constantly update, improve, and invent learning materials to suit learners' diverse needs. The gargantuan challenges and opportunities of how learning can be transferred successfully to learners are of utmost priority.

METHODS

A quasi-experimental mixed design is utilized in the study to assess the effectiveness of infographics as an instructional tool for enhancing the learning of senior high school students. The results of pre-test and post-test are analyzed from both control and experimental groups to ascertain infographic effectiveness. Focus group discussion method was also used for an in-depth understanding of the variables being investigated. Randomly selected seventy (75) senior high school students in SHS within Nasugbu East Central School participated in the study.

RESULTS

The scores for both the control group and experimental group’s overall level of conceptual understanding before the use of infographics registered a 15.87 and 16.67 mean percentage scores (MPS), which fall under the Not Mastered category. On the other hand, the scores after the utilization of infographics resulted in an increased of scores for both groups with 70.22 and 90.44 scores having adjectival interpretations of Nearly Mastered and Mastered level respectively. The independent t-test result of the post-tests showed the computed t-value of 8.21 is higher than the tabular value of 2.0484, thus a significant difference is noted, rejecting the null hypothesis at p<0.05 level of significance. Congruently, students' perception grouped into five categories revealed that Infographics Improved Learning with 245 frequencies (65.33%) got the most responses, while Theme No. 5 was with the least frequencies (10 or 2.67%).

DISCUSSIONS

The overall level of conceptual understanding of the participants is higher after the use of infographics, and harmonious with the perceived utilization of infographics as effective. It is encouraged that this instructional tool be used extensively. Worthy to be explored are perceptions on the instructional experiences and perspective of teachers, the conduct further studies in other curriculum levels, and the factors relative to the utilization of infographics.