E-Classroom in the Learning Outcomes of the Grade Four Pupils of Dagatan Elementary School (An Experimental Study)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The classroom is where individuals are taught: a room, especially in a school where classes are held. It is where the pupils gain interactive learning with the assistance of a teacher. Way back in the latter century, Philippines schools exhibited traditional classrooms to foster the pupils need for education, consequently to apply the knowledge in real life situations. And because of the latest school system which is the K to 12, public schools need to be upgraded to keep abreast with the latest mode and current trends of technology. With this fast-changing world of computers and gadgets, educational institutions must be concurrent to the realm of these electronic devices to improve people's way of living. Thus, the birth of E-classroom.

METHODS

This study used the experimental method of research with a constructed pre and post-test as the main instrument for the data gathering to discover the efficacy of an electronic classroom vice traditional classroom in teaching, specifically, English subject among the grade IV pupils of the aforementioned school.

RESULTS

The result of the posttest between the controlled and experimental group arrived at having a significant difference. The group who utilized the e-classroom got higher scores in the post-test. It is due to the innovativeness and uniqueness of the Electronic Classroom. Results also visualized the advantages of using modern technology rather than with chalk and talk method of teaching. It uplifts the performance of learners especially the young. Having interactive, more creative and eye-catching materials in teaching merely arouse the learners to listen, participate and learn well.

DISCUSSIONS

E-classroom encourages a lot of exciting and thrilling activities that the learners may enjoy their lessons or subjects. It will be easy for the teacher to facilitate using computers instead of using the chalk-talk method. And based on the findings of the study, the researcher concludes that the pupils comprehend more with the use of E-Classroom rather than with the traditional classroom. Modern technological instructional material gets the attention of pupils in the discussions and they became more participative and the use of modern technology resources that include audible and visual comprehension activities can make a significant difference to a pupil's performance.