Multimedia Presentations: Its Impact on the Teaching-Learning Process in Science

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the goals of the new K-12 Basic Education Curriculum is that of globalization in general. More specifically, The attainment of this goal necessitates the process of adapting both teachers and pupils with the utilization of modern technology as that of a multimedia presentation of lessons in different subject areas, included of which is Science. The researcher conducted a study on this concern with a focus on its effects on the test performance of selected Grade Six pupils of Tomasa C. Pasia Memorial School, Cuenca, Batangas.

METHODS

The experimental method of research was utilized in conducting this study. The effects of modality variable or an independent variable were determined through conducting a pre-test and post-test. The pre-test result was regarded as the control variable, while that of the post-test was deemed as the experimental variable. The results of the separate tests were compared to determine the effects aimed at.

RESULTS

There was a significant difference between the test performances of pupils on pre-test and post-test. The grades obtained by pupils were higher on the test based on multimedia instruction than that based on the traditional method of teaching. Science teachers enhanced their readiness in utilizing multimedia instruction by attending seminars and workshop. They were patient in preparing power point presentation and resourceful in utilizing the teaching strategies that will best suit to the interests and needs of pupils and at the same time aligned with the goals of the new curriculum of K-12 Basic Education.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on an informal interview with other teachers of Science,they claimed to have been using multimedia to a moderate extent, but not too often due to the limitations they encounter such as the preparation of multimedia materials such as PowerPoint presentation, scarcity of programmed materials and time allotted to the use of multimedia tools in the school.

The test performance of pupils based on multimedia instruction was better than that based on the traditional method of teaching as sustained by higher scores.