Effects of Video Clips on the Grade III Pupils' Academic Performance in Science of Bolo Elementary School: A Basis for a Media-Based Teaching and Learning Model

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The streamlining of the Science subject displays the need to explore other teaching approaches that would enhance and facilitate understanding and acquisition of Science concepts. It is also necessary to put into consideration that all aspects of the school are centered to the pupils, not on the teaching style preference of the teachers but of the clientele. It is then perceived that the teaching method employed by the teachers in the field may not be appropriate to the teaching style preference on these digital native learners. This study investigates the effects of the video clips’ integration to the academic achievement in Science of Grade 3 pupils of Bolo Elementary School.

METHODS

This study used Non-Equivalence Posttest Quasi-Experimental Design. In the Non-Equivalence Posttest Design, the experimental group taught using the conventional method of teaching with integration of video clips as instructional strategy. The control group was taught using conventional method of teaching without integration of video clips. The two groups recited in their classes at the same time with the same lessons taught. A researcher-designed achievement test was administered in both groups after recital of their classes. The appropriate statistical tools were used to treat the data for analysis

RESULTS

The statistical results of the pre and post-test of the control and experimental group shows that the positive impact of using multimedia was evident on teaching the subject and proves that using video clips in teaching the subject is an effective means of reaching a better learning. It is observed that the development of the academic achievement for the experimental group is greater than that of the control group. This stresses the effective use of multimedia in presenting lessons in the subject.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings show that media-based technique that uses video helps pupils to improve their comprehension and memory of a topic being studied.Pupils showed changes in attitude and more interest toward Science subjects and most of them did master the targeted basic concepts of Science which is a concrete evidence that the said strategy would be of great help for the pupils as well as the teachers.