Enhancing Pupils' Motivation in Science 6 Subject at Haring Elementary School (Annex) through Utilization of Television-In-School (TIS) and Educational Video-Assisted Instruction (EVAI)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study, a Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) grantee, was designed to determine the effect of Television-in-School (TIS) and Educational Video-Assisted Instruction (EVAI) to pupils' motivation in Science 6 subject and to their attitude, participation, grade, homework, and teachers’ teaching styles. Specifically, it was aimed to determine if there are significant differences on the pupils' motivation along different categories mentioned upon the implementation of the strategies. To fully maximize the potential of these proposed strategies, the researcher introduced an innovative way to incorporate TIS and EVAI in teaching resulting to more motivated pupils and improved learning outcomes. It has three (3) simple steps. The first step is "Plan Ahead” followed by “Promote Active Viewing," and the last step is, "Do Interactive Viewing."

METHODS

This study used the One Group Pretest Posttest study design. One group of 15 pupils, were chosen as the control and experimental group. A 25-item, teacher-made questionnaire for motivation with different categories with five (5) questions each, was used in this study. The control group was taught using the conventional method of teaching while the experimental group was taught using the TIS/EVAI method of teaching with innovative approach. Responses were tabulated in tables and interpreted through graphs. Percentage increase and decrease was used to compare the difference between the conventional methods of teaching and the proposed methods in each category. Two-Way Sample t-test was to compute for significant differences.

RESULTS

The study revealed that there was a significant difference between the mean responsibility of 14.86 for conventional method and 105.33 mean responsibility for TIS/EVAI. This study has proven that the use of the TIS/EVAI was effective in improving/increasing the motivation for Science along criteria on attitude (81%), participation (47%), homework (30%), grades (41%), and teaching style (70%).

DISCUSSIONS

Results show that TIS/EVAI made the respondents more motivated to come to class, participated in class discussion, and asked questions related to the topic. When they did understand the topic well, they caught up easily, better enjoyed learning, and not feel bored about it. They showed good relationship with the teacher and treated the subject as important, fun, and interesting. The proposed strategies/interventions is in no way intended to be comprehensive or definitive, but instead should be seen as a springboard for further innovation.