Digital Instructional Materials Utilization and its Relationship to Learning Efficacy in Science Six in Malaya Elementary School District of Rosario West

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was centered on investigating the full potential of utilizing interactive multimedia teaching techniques particularly digital learning materials; electronic devices per se used in mentoring science subject in grade six in Malaya Elementary School in the District of Rosario.

The advancement of Science and Technology through the advent of digital media in the form of the computer, the Internet and all other peripheral devices associated with its use created and manifested innovative teaching methods through the utilization of the said tools of learning. Along with these changes comes a new breed and generation of learners who have become gradually accustomed to the use of media not only as a vehicle for entertainment but also as an instrument for their accelerated pace of acquiring knowledge and development of skills and competencies in the varied learning areas in the schools.

METHODS

The focus of the study was on the type of digital teaching tools as deemed effective by the researcher in teaching Science subjects in grade six pupils in Malaya Elementary School. Descriptive information serves as the basis for drawing conclusions wherein data were drawn out through surveys questionnaires. The normative survey was applied in the study made through Questionnaire Technique with the respondents which were distributed to the Grade five pupils, who are apparently literate enough to read and accomplish those questionnaires with ease and understanding. In the first place, these questionnaires gather data much faster than any other method of research.

Questionnaires consisted of a question seeking an opinion from the respondents with the sole purpose of recognizing the personal insights of the respondents about the problem to be discussed. The gathered data from the questionnaires were then upheld by the information from the internet, reference books, and previous studies. The utilization of these methods assisted the study to earn valid and relevant information pertinent for liberating the summary, drawing conclusions and formulating recommendations. The descriptive method focused on the prevailing situations about the use of instructional materials in relation and its relationship ineffectiveness and enhancing the speaking, listening and artistic skills stated in the foregoing

RESULTS

On the inquiry regarding the extent of effectiveness of digital instructional materials in enhancing the respondents' speaking skills revealed that the verbal interpretation was rated very effective. The result on the query as to the extent of effectiveness of digital instructional materials in enhancing the respondents' listening skills with the overall verbal interpretation rated as very effective. Modern instructional materials such as computers, CD, VCD help change the trend in teaching science as these instructional materials contribute to positive student learning outcomes to improve the learning skills of the students. The relationship between digital instructional material and the effectiveness of digital instructional materials in developing the respondents' learning capacity in terms of listening, speaking and creative skills are significant.

DISCUSSIONS

Utilization of digital instructional materials for Science learning by the teachers to further enhance teaching capacity; Teacher should give seminars/ training in the use of computer technology for instructional purposes professional growth. Upgrading of tools, materials, facilities and fixtures essentials in the strengthening of science instruction, specifically the installation of computer technology for instructional purposes. Promote technology and its effectiveness in different learning areas to improve pupils performance.