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Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021
This study was carried out to understand and bring to fore if a simulation-based activity is effe... more This study was carried out to understand and bring to fore if a simulation-based activity is effective on the academic performance of the students which has a general outlook to enhance meaningful science learning. This study focused on effectiveness of the stellariumbased activity on the academic performance of Grade 11 STEM Strand students of Sotero B. Cabahug FORUM for Literacy, School Year 2017-2018. The respondents of this study were composed of 28 students. The data pointed out that data analysis results shows that by conventional criteria, the differences of the scores on the different competencies is considered to be extremely statistically significant Results revealed that the stellarium-based activity is effective in teaching the cycles of the sky. Statistical results showed that the academic performance of the respondents improved when taught using the stellarium-based activity. Thus, it is best to learn astronomy using simulations. Computer simulations have demonstrated the potential to facilitate this process by highlighting students' misconceptions and presenting plausible scientific conceptions. From the results, students are recommended to use stellarium, where the process often involves open-ended investigations into a question or a problem, requiring them to engage in evidence-based reasoning and creative problem-solving, as well as problem finding. Furthermore, science educators are encouraged to use stellarium in teaching the cycles of the sky and as anchors of the future teachers must always come equipped for these challenges charged on them, thus engaging students to learn and develop the potentials needed from them to take part for the betterment of today's world. Most importantly, future researchers are commended the development of a localized stellarium-based activity will greatly affect the academic performance of the student will surely boost their interest in learning astronomy education.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021
A hurdle to effective science education in schools is often the lack of teaching materials. Teach... more A hurdle to effective science education in schools is often the lack of teaching materials. Teaching science education in the 21st century requires direct visualization and manipulation with effective use and implementation for meaningful learning to occur, thus, unleashing students' potential towards the lesson, boosting their engagement in learning, and applying the knowledge into skills. This study was carried out to develop a do-it-yourself gel electrophoresis apparatus. This study was conducted in Cebu Normal University, Philippines with nineteen (19) teachers from the Methods of Teaching Science and Instructional Trends and Issues Class who evaluated the apparatus in terms of usability and functionality. The respondents tested the Gel Electrophoresis apparatus by conducting the experiment and they evaluated the apparatus' functionality and usability by using an evaluation sheet which is composed of eleven (11) usability questions, four (4) functionality questions. Suggestions were also asked to improve the said apparatus. After gathering data, the suggestions made by the respondents were incorporated which resulted to the improved D.I.Y. Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus. A manual with the procedures was also designed to further guide students and teachers on how to build the apparatus. With the findings and results obtained in the study, the respondents recommended the usage of the developed do-it-yourself gel electrophoresis apparatus in their respective classes and agreed that it is a good source of learning the concept of gel electrophoresis as a 21st century biological technique. The apparatus was easy to set-up and is of low-cost. During experimentation, the apparatus yielded with a positive result – the separation of food dyes which follows the principle of gel electrophoresis. Moreover, the experiment encourages creativity and it helps with the understanding of the nature of DNA and the concept of gel electrophoresis as a 21st century biological skills.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021
In the Philippines, youth unemployment continues to hinder meaningful economic development due to... more In the Philippines, youth unemployment continues to hinder meaningful economic development due to job-skills mismatch, lack of knowledge and skills training, and work experiences. To address the problem, Department of Education's (DepEd) K to12 Program added two (2) years of Senior High School which is an advantage for students to develop relevant skills as early as high school. One of the goals of the K to 12 Basic Education Program is to develop the competencies, work ethic, and values relevant to pursuing further education and/or joining the world of work among learners. This study involved twenty-five (25) Grade 12 STEM strand students who were immersed in a science and technology-based industries. The work immersion lasted for eighty (80) hours where students performed different tasks assigned to them by the work immersion partner institution supervisors. The students' performance appraisal and evaluation were evaluated by their respective supervisors. Results showed that most of the students were evaluated outstanding and that their performance exceeds the required standard. The positive learning gains suggest that work immersion enables the students to acquire and develop the skills of teamwork, communication, attendance and punctuality, productivity and resilience, initiative and proactivity, judgment and decision making, dependability and reliability, attitude, and professionalism. Moreover, the students perceived their experiences as an avenue to test themselves and apply what they have learned in a non-school scenario where they were not only able to apply their previous training but are also able to experience the social interactions in a work environment. Their experiences in science-based work immersion partner institutions developed many skills and values that would help them as they move from high school to real life.
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Conference Proceedings of the 4th International Conference for Science Educators and Teachers, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, THAILAND, 2016
This study was carried out to determine if the students' academic performance is affected by thei... more This study was carried out to determine if the students' academic performance is affected by their Internet usage. The study was conducted among three hundred eighty six (386) undergraduate students within Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology. The researchers framed a structured interview and a questionnaire yearning to gather all the information needed. The data collected from the respondents pointed out that there was no significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and their Internet usage. Findings of the study also reveal that there was no significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and the place where they have accessed the Internet. Another finding shows that there was no significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and their purposes in using the Internet such as for Gaming, Social Networking, News, and Entertainment. There was, however, a significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and their usage of Internet for academic purposes. From the results, the researchers recommend that Educators may encourage students to use the Internet by giving them assignments, projects, and online quizzes.
Book of Abstracts of the 21st SPVM National Physics Conference and 2019 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, PHILIPPINES, 2019
Technological advancements have progressively brought instructional digital technologies into the... more Technological advancements have progressively brought instructional digital technologies into the science classroom. Teachers have greater access to Internet-connected classroom computers than ever before. Computer simulations, in the Philippine context, have been widely used in the academe as a supplement for those activities that cannot be realized through hands-on approach. Research findings proved that interactive simulation teaching strategy stimulates students' interest and improves their overall academic performance. There are not enough evidences, however, that show computer simulations develop higher-order thinking skills through inquiry-based learning. In this study, an adopted PhET-based computer-aided simulation on electricity and magnetism was combined with an inquiry approach. The students interacted with the computer-aided simulation and curriculum materials and were encouraged to develop their sense of curiosity and acquire the confidence to ask questions and challenge suppositions while the teacher used an inquiry-based approach. The research involved forty-two (42) Grade 10 students and employed the Research and Development design which involved investigations of the change in learning environment as perceived by the students and teachers with use of the revised version of Computer Classroom Environment Inventory (CCEI) from Maor & Fraser (1994) which aimed to assess students' perceptions of a learning environment which involves both the inquiry learning approach and use of a computer-aided simulation. The five (5) scales of the CCEI measure students' perception of Investigation, Open-endedness, Organization, Material Environment and Satisfaction. The cognitive outcomes of this study were evaluated by the Inquiry Skills Pre-test and Post-test which included (30) items achievement test to identify the effectiveness of the inquiry-based computer-aided simulation on electricity and magnetism which assessed students' cognitive outcomes on the following scales-remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. It was found out that, after interacting with the computer-aided simulation in an inquiry-based learning environment, students perceived their classes as more investigative and open-ended. Moreover, their inquiry skills had improved. Thus, the used of inquiry-based learning approach in a computer-aided learning environment promotes a goal of higher-level cognitive learning.
Book of Abstracts of the 21st SPVM National Physics Conference and 2019 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, PHILIPPINES, 2019
Recently, STEM Education has become a focus in the Philippine context, particularly when the Depa... more Recently, STEM Education has become a focus in the Philippine context, particularly when the Department of Education (DepEd) implemented the K to 12 program that is designed to "provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship". To properly implement the curriculum, it requires support for teachers to design curriculum that train students to develop their understanding the role of STEM in solving real-world problems. This study sought to develop STEM Education-based lessons design to boost students' engagement in solving real-world problems. Three (3) STEM Education-based activities were introduced into science class namely-investigating density, pressure, and the hydraulic system project which were described in details before the students performed the activities. The students were trained to solve real-world problems in fluid mechanics by applying their unique skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with the guidance of the teacher's instructions. To determine the impact of the STEM Education-based instruction, research and development and quasi-experimental research design were utilized and that the data were collected using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. From the forty-two (42) Grade 10 students who completed the pre-test and post-test surveys, results showed that student's engagement towards the STEM Education-based activities revealed significant positive shifts. The students were able to gain and build-up their understanding in solving real-world problems and develop the skills necessary for the 21 st century. Students' perception towards the STEM-based activities was in the highest level and indicated that through hands-on experiments and authentic learning, it help them build problem solving skills and knowledge in science, thus, recognizing and understanding their inclination towards pursuing STEM-related courses.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021
This study was carried out to understand and bring to fore if a simulation-based activity is effe... more This study was carried out to understand and bring to fore if a simulation-based activity is effective on the academic performance of the students which has a general outlook to enhance meaningful science learning. This study focused on effectiveness of the stellariumbased activity on the academic performance of Grade 11 STEM Strand students of Sotero B. Cabahug FORUM for Literacy, School Year 2017-2018. The respondents of this study were composed of 28 students. The data pointed out that data analysis results shows that by conventional criteria, the differences of the scores on the different competencies is considered to be extremely statistically significant Results revealed that the stellarium-based activity is effective in teaching the cycles of the sky. Statistical results showed that the academic performance of the respondents improved when taught using the stellarium-based activity. Thus, it is best to learn astronomy using simulations. Computer simulations have demonstrated the potential to facilitate this process by highlighting students' misconceptions and presenting plausible scientific conceptions. From the results, students are recommended to use stellarium, where the process often involves open-ended investigations into a question or a problem, requiring them to engage in evidence-based reasoning and creative problem-solving, as well as problem finding. Furthermore, science educators are encouraged to use stellarium in teaching the cycles of the sky and as anchors of the future teachers must always come equipped for these challenges charged on them, thus engaging students to learn and develop the potentials needed from them to take part for the betterment of today's world. Most importantly, future researchers are commended the development of a localized stellarium-based activity will greatly affect the academic performance of the student will surely boost their interest in learning astronomy education.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021
A hurdle to effective science education in schools is often the lack of teaching materials. Teach... more A hurdle to effective science education in schools is often the lack of teaching materials. Teaching science education in the 21st century requires direct visualization and manipulation with effective use and implementation for meaningful learning to occur, thus, unleashing students' potential towards the lesson, boosting their engagement in learning, and applying the knowledge into skills. This study was carried out to develop a do-it-yourself gel electrophoresis apparatus. This study was conducted in Cebu Normal University, Philippines with nineteen (19) teachers from the Methods of Teaching Science and Instructional Trends and Issues Class who evaluated the apparatus in terms of usability and functionality. The respondents tested the Gel Electrophoresis apparatus by conducting the experiment and they evaluated the apparatus' functionality and usability by using an evaluation sheet which is composed of eleven (11) usability questions, four (4) functionality questions. Suggestions were also asked to improve the said apparatus. After gathering data, the suggestions made by the respondents were incorporated which resulted to the improved D.I.Y. Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus. A manual with the procedures was also designed to further guide students and teachers on how to build the apparatus. With the findings and results obtained in the study, the respondents recommended the usage of the developed do-it-yourself gel electrophoresis apparatus in their respective classes and agreed that it is a good source of learning the concept of gel electrophoresis as a 21st century biological technique. The apparatus was easy to set-up and is of low-cost. During experimentation, the apparatus yielded with a positive result – the separation of food dyes which follows the principle of gel electrophoresis. Moreover, the experiment encourages creativity and it helps with the understanding of the nature of DNA and the concept of gel electrophoresis as a 21st century biological skills.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021
In the Philippines, youth unemployment continues to hinder meaningful economic development due to... more In the Philippines, youth unemployment continues to hinder meaningful economic development due to job-skills mismatch, lack of knowledge and skills training, and work experiences. To address the problem, Department of Education's (DepEd) K to12 Program added two (2) years of Senior High School which is an advantage for students to develop relevant skills as early as high school. One of the goals of the K to 12 Basic Education Program is to develop the competencies, work ethic, and values relevant to pursuing further education and/or joining the world of work among learners. This study involved twenty-five (25) Grade 12 STEM strand students who were immersed in a science and technology-based industries. The work immersion lasted for eighty (80) hours where students performed different tasks assigned to them by the work immersion partner institution supervisors. The students' performance appraisal and evaluation were evaluated by their respective supervisors. Results showed that most of the students were evaluated outstanding and that their performance exceeds the required standard. The positive learning gains suggest that work immersion enables the students to acquire and develop the skills of teamwork, communication, attendance and punctuality, productivity and resilience, initiative and proactivity, judgment and decision making, dependability and reliability, attitude, and professionalism. Moreover, the students perceived their experiences as an avenue to test themselves and apply what they have learned in a non-school scenario where they were not only able to apply their previous training but are also able to experience the social interactions in a work environment. Their experiences in science-based work immersion partner institutions developed many skills and values that would help them as they move from high school to real life.
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Conference Proceedings of the 4th International Conference for Science Educators and Teachers, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, THAILAND, 2016
This study was carried out to determine if the students' academic performance is affected by thei... more This study was carried out to determine if the students' academic performance is affected by their Internet usage. The study was conducted among three hundred eighty six (386) undergraduate students within Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology. The researchers framed a structured interview and a questionnaire yearning to gather all the information needed. The data collected from the respondents pointed out that there was no significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and their Internet usage. Findings of the study also reveal that there was no significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and the place where they have accessed the Internet. Another finding shows that there was no significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and their purposes in using the Internet such as for Gaming, Social Networking, News, and Entertainment. There was, however, a significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance and their usage of Internet for academic purposes. From the results, the researchers recommend that Educators may encourage students to use the Internet by giving them assignments, projects, and online quizzes.
Book of Abstracts of the 21st SPVM National Physics Conference and 2019 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, PHILIPPINES, 2019
Technological advancements have progressively brought instructional digital technologies into the... more Technological advancements have progressively brought instructional digital technologies into the science classroom. Teachers have greater access to Internet-connected classroom computers than ever before. Computer simulations, in the Philippine context, have been widely used in the academe as a supplement for those activities that cannot be realized through hands-on approach. Research findings proved that interactive simulation teaching strategy stimulates students' interest and improves their overall academic performance. There are not enough evidences, however, that show computer simulations develop higher-order thinking skills through inquiry-based learning. In this study, an adopted PhET-based computer-aided simulation on electricity and magnetism was combined with an inquiry approach. The students interacted with the computer-aided simulation and curriculum materials and were encouraged to develop their sense of curiosity and acquire the confidence to ask questions and challenge suppositions while the teacher used an inquiry-based approach. The research involved forty-two (42) Grade 10 students and employed the Research and Development design which involved investigations of the change in learning environment as perceived by the students and teachers with use of the revised version of Computer Classroom Environment Inventory (CCEI) from Maor & Fraser (1994) which aimed to assess students' perceptions of a learning environment which involves both the inquiry learning approach and use of a computer-aided simulation. The five (5) scales of the CCEI measure students' perception of Investigation, Open-endedness, Organization, Material Environment and Satisfaction. The cognitive outcomes of this study were evaluated by the Inquiry Skills Pre-test and Post-test which included (30) items achievement test to identify the effectiveness of the inquiry-based computer-aided simulation on electricity and magnetism which assessed students' cognitive outcomes on the following scales-remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. It was found out that, after interacting with the computer-aided simulation in an inquiry-based learning environment, students perceived their classes as more investigative and open-ended. Moreover, their inquiry skills had improved. Thus, the used of inquiry-based learning approach in a computer-aided learning environment promotes a goal of higher-level cognitive learning.
Book of Abstracts of the 21st SPVM National Physics Conference and 2019 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, PHILIPPINES, 2019
Recently, STEM Education has become a focus in the Philippine context, particularly when the Depa... more Recently, STEM Education has become a focus in the Philippine context, particularly when the Department of Education (DepEd) implemented the K to 12 program that is designed to "provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship". To properly implement the curriculum, it requires support for teachers to design curriculum that train students to develop their understanding the role of STEM in solving real-world problems. This study sought to develop STEM Education-based lessons design to boost students' engagement in solving real-world problems. Three (3) STEM Education-based activities were introduced into science class namely-investigating density, pressure, and the hydraulic system project which were described in details before the students performed the activities. The students were trained to solve real-world problems in fluid mechanics by applying their unique skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with the guidance of the teacher's instructions. To determine the impact of the STEM Education-based instruction, research and development and quasi-experimental research design were utilized and that the data were collected using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. From the forty-two (42) Grade 10 students who completed the pre-test and post-test surveys, results showed that student's engagement towards the STEM Education-based activities revealed significant positive shifts. The students were able to gain and build-up their understanding in solving real-world problems and develop the skills necessary for the 21 st century. Students' perception towards the STEM-based activities was in the highest level and indicated that through hands-on experiments and authentic learning, it help them build problem solving skills and knowledge in science, thus, recognizing and understanding their inclination towards pursuing STEM-related courses.