The Use of Technology-Aided instruction in Teaching Nervous System among Grade Six Pupils of Cawongan Elementary School
Keywords:
technology-aided instruction, interventions, descriptive method, documentary analysis, implications, video analysisAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The use of multimedia in education has proven its importance due to its positive impact on the teaching and learning process. The present study investigates the effectiveness of technology-aided teaching on Grade VI pupils of Cawongan Elementary School in teaching nervous system. After studying the 56 Grade Six pupils of Cawongan Elementary School of Padre Garcia District, results show that the majority of the pupils have poor academic performance in Science based on their pre-test results. This inspired the researcher to conduct this study to find other ways to help the students improve their science skills.
METHODS
The descriptive method of research was applied in the study with the lesson plans as the main data gathering instrument. Frequency, percentage, and ranking were used as statistical tools in the study. The study also applied documentary analysis about technology-aided instruction and writing of lesson plans. Documentary analysis is a social research method which is used as a tool in obtaining relevant documentary evidence to support and validate facts stated in a research.
RESULTS
The study covered the teaching of nervous system using technology-aided instruction among Grade Six pupils in Cawongan Elementary School. TAI may be described as the use of ICTs such as computer and portable projector as the main tools, including PowerPoint presentations, and video clips. The lessons in Science where technology was applied was about the nervous system. The majority of the pupils had high performance in the lesson. The proposed materials to supplement the use of technology in teaching nervous system are powerpoint presentations and video analysis to make the lessons more effective and easier to understand.
DISCUSSIONS
Based on the findings, Technology-Aided Instruction should be used in teaching Science to help the students improve their performance in the subject. The study should be replicated in other disciplines as well.
