Effectiveness of Practical Based Learning to the Academic Performance of Home Economics Students at B.C.P.

Abstract

Practical Based Learning is an approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes students being able to perform specific skills as a result of instruction performance. In this framework, students demonstrate the ability to apply or to use knowledge rather than simply knowing the information. Practical Based Learning typically includes activities and tasks that are authentic and meaningful to the students. PBL focuses on how the content is taught and assessed, not on the specific information covered in a course, so it can be applied across different content areas and instructional levels. Practical Based Learning and assessment achieve a balanced approach by extending traditional fact-and-skill instruction. Practical Based Learning and assessment are not a curriculum design where you decide what to teach. It constitutes a better way to deliver your curriculum. This study used the descriptive method design for the investigation of the gathered information about the effectiveness of Performance-Based Learning in the academic achievement of Home Economicsstudents at Bestlink College of the Philippines for the S.Y. 2018-2019. Using the Questionnaire-checklist, unstructured interview, and focus group discussion, the data collected were analyzed and tallied using ranking, frequency and percentage, and weighted mean. The respondents are males of 17-18 years of age and from an informal dwelling. Through Practical Based Learning, it affects the academic performance of Home Economics students. These effects include enhancing the psychomotor, becoming competent, and improving creativity. However, there are problems encountered like stimulate students to cheat and copy, and the method is expensive. A guide was crafted to improve their academic performance. Senior High School teachers should have the National Certificate (NC) from TESDA in their specialization to ensure the development of high-performance competence of the students. Also, they should focus more on Practical Based Learning rather than the traditional way of teaching. On the other hand, students should be motivated to arouse their participation and interest in Practical Based Learning. Furthermore, the school should encourage teachers to implement guides crafted to increase student’s performance.