Effectiveness of Using Multi-Media Resources in Teaching Fundamental Folk Dance Steps and Positions in Famy National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study determined the level of effectiveness of using multi-media resources in teaching fundamental folk dance position and steps among selected students in Famy National High School. The study described the profile of the students in terms of age, sex, highest educational attainment of parents, and their level of learning interest as the teacher use the multi-media resources. The multi-media resources were evaluated by MAPEH teachers in Famy-Mabitac District in terms of objectives, content, and evaluation.

METHODS

The descriptive method was also used in the study to illustrate the profile of the students and their learning interest as the teachers used the multi-media resources in teaching the basic folk dance positions and steps. As the researcher determine the improvement in the pre and post assessment in the dance skills of the students, the quasi-experimental design is most useful in the context of the study. In outcome evaluation or impact assessment, the researcher devises a way of measuring the outcome and study the impact of the program on the outcome measure.

RESULTS

The students became interested in learning the Philippine folk dance as the teacher used the multi-media resources. MAPEH teachers found the objectives and content of multi-media resources effective and its evaluation as highly effective and can be used in teaching fundamental folk dance steps and positions. Students in the experimental group showed an increase in their performance from proficient level to advanced level while the control group showed an increased in dance positions from beginning to proficient and both beginning in dance steps positions.

DISCUSSIONS

The use of supplementary instructional materials is viable approach that may motivate students to improve their performance in their dance. Teachers are highly encouraged to develop and implement multi-media resources in teaching physical education. Create new approaches towards teaching through intensive training that concerns computer literacy; the administrative support to teachers may strengthen the integration of technology to enhance their skills in computer. As multi-media focus on the development of the dance skills of the students in Philippine folk dance, visual demonstrations are important in learning skills and techniques. It is suggested that MAPEH teachers use them for illustrations and show graphic detailed steps and highlights the material which allow students to master the necessary steps and footwork in less instructional time.