E-Learning in Earth and Life Science: An Intervention to Remediate the Learning among Students with Absenteeism Problem in Inosloban-Marawoy Integrated National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Student absenteeism is one of the perennial problems observed and documented in schools. One of the challenging tasks of a teacher is observing and sustaining consistent presence or attendance of his or her students. This is one problem which concerns school administrators, teachers, and parents since it exposes the students to serious disadvantages both academically and socially. Being physically absent in classroom means missing out on important lessons in terms of academics and decrease opportunities for social interaction. In a broader sense, this can result in poor academic performance, low self-esteem, and being at risk of leaving the school or dropping out.

METHODS

This study used the Randomized Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design in examining the effectiveness of E-Learning Instruction as an intervention in teaching Earth and Life Science among Senior High School (SHS) students with absenteeism problem in IMNHS. This study determined the effective use of E-Learning Instruction in Earth & Life Science as a supplementary intervention to remediate the learning among SHS students with absenteeism problem in Inosloban-Marawoy National HighSchool.

RESULTS

The computed t-value of the control group was 14. 378 which is greater than the tabulated value of 1.740 at .05 level of significance. The same is true with the computed t-value on the experimental group which is 18.901. These mean that there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest of the control group and the experimental group. The data for the test of difference of paired observation of independent samples between the posttests of control and experimental groups was recorded. The computed t-value is -4.890 which is greater than the tabulated value of 1.691 at .05 level of significance. This means that there is a significant difference between the performance in posttests of the students in the control and experimental groups.

DISCUSSIONS

The results state that there is a significant difference between the performance of the control and experimental groups after the intervention was introduced. Students under the experimental group exhibited more improvement in their academic performance than the control group. The participants have cited positive reactions in the integration of E-learning during remedial class. Thus, this study proved that E-Learning in Earth and Life Science is an effective supplementary intervention in remediating the learning of students with absenteeism problem.