Multimedia-Based Instructional Materials as a Tool in Remediation Classes for Grade 1 Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Since the implementation of the K to 12 Education Program by the Department of Education (DepEd), different approaches and teaching strategies were created for pupils to meet the target learning competencies in the curriculum program. However, despite the huge efforts in achieving these learning competencies, some pupils still fall under frustration level. If these pupils are not provided with proper support to achieve these learning competencies, they will not be able to pass their certain grade level. Conducting a remedial class is one of the solutions to address the inadequacies of low achieving learners. Different approaches and teaching techniques have been used in conducting remedial classes to students.

METHODS

The study is a qualitative research design using a descriptive method to describe the effects of using multimedia-based instructional materials in the remediation classes for Grade 1 pupils of Mendez Crossing Elementary School. The respondents of the study were 20 out of the 30 pupils who were involved in the remediation classes for Grade 1 students. Simple random sampling was used in choosing the respondents for the study. These pupils were divided into two groups: 10 pupils in the controlled group who will be undergoing the traditional remedial instruction and 10 pupils in the experimental group were taught using multimedia-based instructional materials. A teacher-made pre-test and post-test were designed to measure the mastery level of students.

RESULTS

The findings of the study showed that using multimedia-based instructional materials helped pupils master the least competency-based skill. Before using these materials, results showed that the experimental and controlled group performed on the same level. It was concluded that using multimedia-based instructional materials helped improve the performance of Grade 1 pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the outcomes and implications of the study it is recommended that Grade 1 teachers can use multimedia-based instructional materials to help pupils mastered the least learning competencies in their grade level; Grade 1 teachers should develop more strategic multimedia-based instructional materials for the lessons which were not included in the research; Conduct seminars and in-service training regarding the development of multimedia-based instructional materials; and Conduct a similar study covering other grade levels.