Effectiveness of Using Multimedia in Enhancing the Teaching-Learning Process of Teachers and Pupils (A Classroom Action Research for the Teachers and Pupils of Subic Elementary School)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The focus of this study was the Effectiveness of Using Multimedia in Enhancing the Teaching-Learning Process of Teachers and Pupils. Since quality education was what we always wanted to achieve in our teaching-learning situations inside the classroom, we as teachers had utilized different techniques, strategies and approaches but still we failed. One of the factors affecting the low achievement level of the pupils is the inadequacy of instructional materials that the teachers used in facilitating the lessons.

METHODS

The descriptive qualitative method of research was employed to determine the usefulness of multimedia in instruction. Thirty (30 %) percent of the total population of Grade V and VI pupils and twelve (12) teachers-teaching in Grade V and VI were the respondents. The study used questionnaire as the main instrument in gathering data. It was supplemented by documentary analysis and unstructured interview.

RESULTS

The teachers were open-minded to use multimedia as an instruction tools that encouraged the pupils on importance and benefits that gained from it. Based on the gathering and analysis of the results, the effects of multimedia in teaching-learning process were (1) lessons presented through power point were suited to the abilities of the pupils, (2) effective instructional tool ensured active participation and contributed to improve the learners' achievement level, (4) the learners shared to their parents the lessons that they've learned and they were familiar in using multimedia.

Based on the data gathered from Grade V pupils' third and fourth periodic tests results, the researcher found out an increase to five (5) learning areas: 1% in Filipino, 0.8% in English, 0.4% in Mathematics, 1.3% in Science and Health and 1.2% In MAKABAYAN that noted effectiveness of using multimedia in the realization of the target in improving their academic performance while the grade VI pupils' periodic test results showed an increase performance level: 0.7% in English, 0.8% in Mathematics, 1.1% in Science and Health and 0.8% in MAKABAYAN noted that the strategies used by the teachers were effectively utilized.

DISCUSSIONS

It was evident that the results of this study helped the pupils' performance in all learning areas. Nevertheless, the research served as reference among intermediate pupils to constantly re-evaluate their performance level in using multimedia and the extent of their learnings through these tools.