Enhancing the Science Vocabulary of Grade 9 Students of Bagbag National High School through Frayer Model Approach
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INTRODUCTION
Meeting the highest goal of science, educators want what is expected to be the outcome of the goal of teaching. Educational institution includes teachers who have a great responsibility in assisting and attending to the needs of the learners whether they are slow or fast. In a classroom setting, teachers usually encounter some problems, like limited vocabulary of students, hindering the understanding of basic science concepts.
METHODS
The researcher of this study decided to use Frayer Model Approach to enhance science vocabulary of selected grade nine (9) students of Bagbag National High School. This was done during the third quarter, before new topics or competencies were presented. The study made use of the experimental method of research where the participants were randomly selected. Pre-test Post-test control group design was also used. The whole study focused on the competencies of the 3rd quarter.
RESULTS
After the intervention was done, the researcher found that the experimental group actively participated during class discussion. Participation on activity was also high. This brought an improved result on the performance of selected grade nine students considering that Pre-test results proved the homogeneity of the participants. Thus, the researcher of this study concluded that Frayer Model Approach improved the performance of the students.
DISCUSSIONS
The result showed effective learning can be achieved if the students had a wide vocabulary; this brought active participation during class hours. Comprehension of science concepts was easy for they were guided on the correct definition of the word/words given by the teacher. Learning was a good experience for no one was left behind just because they do not know the words. Thus, the researcher of this study concluded that Frayer Model Approach effectively increased the academic achievement of selected grade nine students of Bagbag National High School.
