Utilization of Enhanced Learning Module Activities (ELMA) to Improve the Academic Performance of Selected Grade 8 Students of Cavite National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the problems encountered by the Science teachers during the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum was teaching other science subjects which was not their major subject. Science teachers from different grade levels needed to teach four different science learning areas. And because of these scenarios, the students’ academic performance was compromised. Creating a module was one of the educational innovations that helped the students improve their learning ability. It was also designed to promote self-learning among the students to make themselves better learners. This study was focused on determining the effect of the utilization of enhanced learning module activities in improving the academic performance of selected grade 8 students of CNHS.

METHODS

This study made use of the quasi-experimental design. It used the one-shot case study method interpreting the significant relation between the utilization of enhanced learning module activities and students’ achievement. This study was conducted at CNHS in the Division of Cavite City selecting one intact class of grade 8 junior high school students. Quantitative data were employed. A teacher made a 15-item test and selected enhanced learning module activities were used as the instrument of the study to evaluate the students’ academic performance. This test was given as pre-test and post-test.

RESULTS

The result of the survey conducted by the researchers towards the grade 8 teachers was the basis for constructing and utilizing enhanced learning module activities (ELMA). The t-test was used to determine the significant difference between the mean of the students’ pretest and posttest scores in chemistry. The result of the t-test at 0.05 level of significant revealed that there is a significant difference between the pre and post-test scores in chemistry using enhanced learning module activities. A significant difference was obtained showing that the mean of the scores of post-test of 12.52 is significantly higher than the mean of the pre-test of 7.33. Based on the overall mean rating, the respondents favored the use of enhanced learning module activities.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings of the study, the module may be validated by more evaluators and may be utilized for a large group of students. The Enhanced Learning Module Activities may be used by other science teachers to enhance students' performance particularly in chemistry. Teachers should prepare Learning Module Activities in different subjects to promote better achievement of learning.