The Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategies on the Achievement of Grade Vi Pupils in Science

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Learning environment for the 21st century must be one in which students should be actively engaged in learning activities and with each other. Students nowadays should be all-rounded in order to increase their competitiveness. Cooperative learning offers a proven practical means of creating exciting social and engaging classroom environment to help students to master traditional skills and knowledge as well as develop the creative and interactive skills needed in today's society and economy.

Science is best learned through experience and activities. Keeping small groups allow the opportunity to have meaningful discussions and personal interaction. Through this action research the researcher wants to find out the effects of cooperative learning strategies on the achievement of Grade VI in Science. This may further be a motivating factor to adapt measures and new strategies for the improvement of instructions in Science.

METHODS

A. Participants and/or other source of information

This study entitled the Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategies on the achievement of Grade VI pupils is limited to all grade six pupils of Camastilisan Elementary School. It is also limited to three cooperative learning strategies namely Think-Pair-Share, Carousel Brainstorming Round table or rally table. It will also collect necessary data from the pupils to make the study more purposeful and meaningful.

B. Data Gathering Method

The researcher will utilize the results of Pre-Post Test in Science and the Results of observation on the performance of pupils during classroom instructions when applying the different cooperative learning strategies.

C. Plan for Data Analysis

The researcher will use documentary analysis and observation method to know analyze and interpret the results of the study