Effectiveness of Task-based Learning in Science Teaching: Implication to Selected BatStateU ARASOF-Nasugbu Students' Academic Achievement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science is one of the major sources of knowledge and information that helps individuals develop necessary values and skills that can be used in everyday lives. Through Science, complex topics from genetics down to smallest indivisible particles of atom can now be explained as a result of continuous studies, experimentations and by the use of advanced technologies that enables human to study natural phenomenon. In return, the learners use the data for the extensive lifelong researches to understand new concepts, make well-informed decisions and pursue new interests.

METHODS

The experimental type of research was used to analyze the data gathered from the two groups of respondents. Thus, 64 students from the grade 9 were chosen as respondents of the study. The data were gathered through the use of Pre-test and Post-test and survey in which two groups were given the same set with different approaches. The controlled group used the traditional mode of teaching and the task-based learning was used by the experimental group.

RESULTS

With the use of paired t-test as a statistical tool, it has been found out that the use of task-based learning as an approach in teaching directly affects the learning of the students. Based on the data obtained, the value of test statistics (6.19) exceeds to the t-critical value (2.04) at0.05 level of probability and 31 degrees of freedom. Thus, Task-based learning approach has significantly improved the academic performance of the students in Science.

DISCUSSIONS

The study obtained a positive response from the participants. It has been observed that there is a significant difference between the learning achievements of those students who were exposed to Task-based Learning than those who were not. The respondents of the experimental group achieved higher scores than the controlled group. This means that those who were exposed to the said approach gained much more knowledge, values and skills than those who were taught using the traditional way of teaching. This is to say that Task-based Learning is effective in students' academic achievement in Science and if schools will take this approach into consideration, scientific illiteracy and transferability will no longer be a big problem in the Science pursuit.