TECHNOLOGY-BASED APPLICATION IN ENRICHING

TEACHING SCIENCE 10

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of
Graduate School
Mabini Colleges
Daet, Camarines Norte

In Partial Fulfilment of the

Requirements in
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Major in Educational Leadership

ROSALYN C. DAZ

April, 2018
 ABSTRACT

TECHNOLOGY-BASED APPLICATION IN ENRICHING TEACHING

SCIENCE 10
DAZ, ROSALYN C.,Mabini Colleges, Daet, Camarines Norte, 2018.
Keywords: Technology-based application, teaching science 10

This study was focused on technology-based application in enriching

teaching Science 10. Specifically, it will answer the following questions: 1.)

What are the current approaches utilized in teaching Science among Grade

10 students in the secondary schools in Paracale and Jose Panganiban

Clusters? 2.) How do these approaches promote learning among Grade 10

science students with regards to recitation, participation and written

examination? 3.) What are the challenges encountered by the teachers and

students in the teaching and learning process along instruction, instructional

materials, students and other challenges? 4.) What technology- based

material could be developed in teaching Grade 10 Science?

The study employed mixed method research which involved

qualitative and quantitative data. Data gathered through the use of an

interview guide and questionnaire checklist crafted by the researcher. Data

were analysed and interpreted through weighted mean, frequency count

and ranking.

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 The locale of the study were Paracale and Jose Panganiban Cluster.

The respondents of the study were fifteen (15) Grade 10 teachers and three

hundred twenty one (321) students from Paracale and Jose Panganiban

Cluster. Total enumeration was done in determining the respondent-

teachers while Slovin’s formula was used to determine the number of

respondent-students.

In the light of the findings of the study, the following conclusions

were drawn: 1) Teachers utilized different teaching approaches and

strategies catering diverse learners and to improve students’ performance

specifically in Science 10 subject. 2) The results imply that the approaches

promote learning along recitation, participation and written examination to a

moderate extent only. 3) Based on the findings, teachers and students have

encountered challenges along instruction, instructional materials, students

and other challenges; and 4) Based on the above findings on the

challenges encountered by the teachers and students in the teaching and

learning process in Grade 10 science subject, a technology- based material

was developed and proposed. This technology- based material refers to as

“SCIMOD: An Android-based Science Module for Grade 10 Students”.

To cope up with the recent trends, an android-based science application

module was developed as an alternative learning material for Grade 10

science students.

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 Based from the conclusions, the researcher hereby recommends the

following: 1)Teachers should create learning environments which are more

interactive, to integrate technology where applicable into the learning

experience, and to use collaborative learning strategies when appropriate

and based on the learning needs and abilities of the diverse learners. They

must align lesson objectives, teaching methods and or approaches and

strategies, learning activities and instructional materials. They should also

establish routines and procedures to maximize use of time, instructional

materials and technology resources. 2) Teachers should have all the

questions planned out ahead of time.Address the question to the entire

class before asking a specific student to respond. Teachers should create a

climate in which students are encouraged to ask questions. Listen

attentively while the student is talking, do not interrupt and try to find

something positive to say about the comments of the students. They should

employ classroom assessment methods that are consistent with curriculum

standards. Always inform learners about the objectives of the lessons so

that the latter will aim to meet or even exceed the standards. 3) Teachers

should employ teaching approaches and instructional materials suited to

the learning needs, skills and abilities of diverse learners, and 4) Based on

the results of the study, a technology-based application to enrich Science

10 concepts is hereby recommended.

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