Utilization of 2C-2I-1R Pedagogical Approaches and Strategies in Teaching Science Research II at Governor Ferrer Memorial National High School - Main

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In support to Regional Memorandum No. 11, s. 2015, entitled The 2C-2I-1R Pedagogical Approaches and as mandated by RA 10533, theDepartment of Education reiterates the use of the 2C-2I-1R approaches (Constructivist, Collaborative, Inquiry-Based, Integrative, and Reflective) cum suggested strategies and underlying principles behind each pedagogical theory to better implement the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum in all grade levels. The primary purpose of this research was to determine the extent of utilization of the five pedagogical approaches and strategies in enhancing the academic performance of Grade 8 Science Class students in Science Research II.

METHODS

The participants of the study were comprised of 80 Grade 8 students of GFMNHS-Main. The study made used of the experimental method of research employing the quasi-experiment design, specifically a pre-test and post-test equivalent groups design. There were two study groups involved, the control group that was taught using conventional method and the experimental group that was taught using the 2C-2I-1R Pedagogical Approaches and Strategies.

RESULTS

The t-test to compare two independent sample means was used to statistically test the hypotheses. Results showed that the mean Post-test of Grade 8 -Adelfa, the control group, was 22.10 while the mean Post-test of Grade 8 -Sampaguita, the experimental group, was32.45 with a mean difference of 10.35. The statistical t-test value is 13.5791 which is higher than the critical t-value of 2.000 at 0.05 level of significance, two-tailed test. Since the t-value is higher than the critical value, the mean Post-test of the two groups has significant difference after the study. Therefore, the use of 2C-2I-1R Pedagogical Approaches and Strategies in teaching Science Research II affected the academic performance of the Grade 8 students.

DISCUSSIONS

The salient findings of the study revealed that the students' performance in Science Research II during the post-test is significantly higher than their performance during the pre-test. Thus, the use of 2C-2I-1R Pedagogical Approaches and Strategies is effective. The researchers recommended to use the said approach and strategies in pre-service research teacher instruction to enhance the science research achievement and conduct an experimental study to find out the effectiveness of using specific pedagogical approach and strategy as compared to other strategic teaching methods in different topics in science research, and in different disciplines.