Uplifting the Performance of Grade Vi Pupils in English through the Utilization of Multimedia

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The continuous inventions and evolutions in all information technology fields open new channels and opportunities to enhance teaching and educational methods. On one side, advancements in information technology help in improving the abilities of educators to present information in an interactive and media-enhanced format relative to traditional methods. Using these channels and methods may assist students to understand, deal with, and retrieve information more easily. On the other hand, offering these alternative methods of teaching can be advantageous particularly for children, people with special needs, or students in rural areas.

METHODS

The study is action research with the use of less formal, prescriptive, or theory-driven research methods since the goal is to address practical problems in a specific school or classroom. Results are inclusive of the context being studied and can be used to guide their future actions or inform the design of their academic programs. Through this action research, meaningful contributions can be made to the larger body of knowledge and understanding in the field of education, particularly within a relatively closed system such as school among others.

RESULTS

Performance of Grade VI Stargazer pupils was determined on the basis of their grades for the first quarter of the school year. Seven(7) boys and two (2) girls got grades ranging from 75-77. There were 11 boys and 14 girls who earned grades ranging from 78-80; one boy and 3 girls earned grades ranging from 81-83; and 4 boys and one girl for grades ranging from 84-86. For the second quarter, there was an increase in the number of pupils who obtained grades ranging from 75-77 (9 boys and 3 girls). A decrease in the number of boys (8) and girls (9) earning grades ranging from 78-80 was also observed. For grades ranging from 81-83, there were 2 boys and 8 girls while for grades ranging from 84-86, there were four boys who got this grade (Refer to Table 1 and Figure 1).

DISCUSSIONS

Figures indicate that the number of pupils earning low grades remained for the first 2 quarters of the school regardless of gender. However, there was a slight improvement with a few numbers of pupils earning higher grades.