Utilization of Strategic intervention Material to Improve the Students' Understanding of Electrical Concepts Under Core Competencies

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to determine the effect of Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) in the performance of Grade 10 Jacinto in Electrical Installation and Maintenance. It described the significance of Strategic Intervention Materials to students' performance and measured the level of academic competence and proficiency of Grade 10 Jacinto student who were enrolled in the said specialization course. In addition, this study showed the effect of the utilization of Strategic Intervention Material in increasing the students' understanding of the electrical concepts under core competencies.

METHODS

The quantitative method of research employing quasi-experimental was used with the teacher-made test as the main data gathering instrument which was validated and administered to 47 students of Grade 10 Jacinto as the respondents.

RESULTS

As being reflected in this study, the students who took up Electrical Installation and Maintenance as their course of specialization have shown limited knowledge and experienced difficulties in grasping concepts in some competencies under EIM. This was tested through the Pre-test that has been conducted on Grade 10 electrical students of Calatagan national High School. Through the utilization of SIM, it depicted an increase in the level of understanding and mastery of students in various competencies covering the second grading period which was proven by the result of the Posttest. This only proved that SIM was an effective and useful teaching strategy in increasing the students' level of understanding as well as their level of academic proficiency.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results of the study, it was evident that Strategic Intervention Material had a great impact on the level of performance of Grade 10 students who took up the Electrical Installation and Maintenance as their specialization course. The SIM served as an aid to increase the level of understanding and the mastery of the students about the different concepts of electricity under core competencies. Though, it was drawn that Strategic Intervention Material should be enhanced to further develop the core competencies that are not yet mastered by the students. This should be integrated with various activities that will develop the mastery of the concept. In addition, another study with the same nature may be conducted on other grade levels and specializations to compare the result with this study.