The Use of Teacher-Made Module in the Achievement Level of Grade Seven Students in Science

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers have the greatest influence on the students. The ultimate success of failure of the education lies in their hands. Teachers have different qualities which are used in improving the teaching and learning process. Teachers use varied teaching strategies and techniques to capture the interest of their students on the subject matter. The writer of this paper would like to use the teacher-made module containing pictures and drawings in order to develop the students’ study habits and improve their achievement level in Grade 7 Science subject.

METHODS

Two sections of 30 students were utilize. They were divided into two groups. Only 30 students were chosen by random sampling, Group A, the experimental group was exposed to the strategy using module, and Group B, the control group was taught by using the learner-centered method. The pre-test was administered to both groups at the start of the grading period. At the end of the grading period, post-test was given to the group. The mean score of the experimental group and control groups were compared and subjected to t-test.

RESULTS

In the post-test, Table 1 shows that control variable (Group B) had a slight edge over Group A, the experimental group. But at the end of the study, the mean gain score in the post-test of Group A (23.5) and of Group b (15.18) differed significantly. This difference showed higher achievement level of Group A over that of Group B. This also indicates that the use of teacher-made module in Grade 7 Science lesson was advantageous for the students. The computed t-value of 8.83 which is greater than the critical value using 5% level of significant suggests that the use of teacher-made module led to significant gains in achievement.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, teacher-made module is an effective means of raising the achievement level in Grade 7 Science students especially on the topic of Cellular Basis of Life. It arouses the interest of the learners even if the lesson is difficult. It is also used to improve the study habits of the learners. It also provides time for discussion and considers the individual differences of the learners. The study recommends future researchers to conduct the same study that will raise the learning competencies of the learners.