The Use of Visual Modelling Approach in Teaching Parts and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive System among Grade V Pupils in Pinamukan Ibaba Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science is a way of knowing and a method of learning about nature. In doing scientific inquiry, scientists use a variety of empirical approaches, techniques, and procedures to collect data from nature, in which they examine and analyze that data to construct knowledge based on it. Education in science serves three purposes. First, it prepares students to study science at higher levels of education. Second, it prepares students to enter the workforce, pursue occupations, and take up careers. Third, it prepares them to become more scientifically knowledgeable citizens. The relative priority and alignment of these three purposes varies extensively across countries and cultures.

METHODS

A descriptive research method was used. This method of research concerns itself with the present phenomena in terms of conditions, practices beliefs, processes, relationships or trends which is also invariably termed as "descriptive survey study". The respondents of the study were 45 Grade V pupils. They belonged from one section only, thus no sampling was used in the study.In order to get the data that is needed for the study, the researcher have discussed the lesson plan using models for the pupils. The main data gathering instrument of the study are the strategies applied using visual models based on each topic in reproductive system.

RESULTS

Models provides an environment for interactive pupil engagement. Based on the results of using the constructed reproductive model in the discussion of the lesson, it revealed that through the use of models, the pupils could easily understand the main parts of the reproductive system. Each of the pupils used the model to locate the analogous parts of the male reproductive system thus, through the use of visual models the pupils could easily describe the structures and functions of the reproductive system.

DISCUSSIONS

The results concluded that visual models were used in teaching parts of the reproductive system, and comprehensively tackle the functions of each part. Majority of the pupils had very high performance in using visual modelling in teaching. To maintain the retention of what has been taught, science teachers must include visual models as one of the methods in presenting scientific concepts, principles and theories. Science teachers should be more creative in using different strategies and materials in discussing different topics in Science. A similar study may be conducted using experimental method to test the reliability and validity of the study.