Science Related Video Increases Students Performance in Science
Problem Statement
There are two well recognized subjects that most of the students find it hard to learn, its either mathematics or science. In case of learning, there are many interventions and programs that the government already prepared. However, there are little changes gained from the programs. On the other hand, the school curriculum does not have any help in improving the learning, especially for the students who are truly slow learners. Because of the arise in educational problems, there are many proposals that aims to capture the ability to use a concept of learning, and one of those is the use of science-related videos to support the learning of the students in science. However, what is the impact of this kind of intervention in students’ learning and to increase their performance?
Rationale of the Study
The rationale of the study falls in its purpose to increase the academic competency of the students particularly in sciences. Although there are educational programs that create such improvement in the literacy achievement of the students, the study on the science-related videos concentrates in improving the level of learning in science of the students. It is believed that through this system, the students can have their focus in performing in science subjects as well as practicing in medical laboratories and hospitals (for professional opportunity). In addition, the use of videos is preferred solution such as learning through a computer. It is natural to implement changes in the school as inspired by the movement of the new generation on information technology.
Research Aim and Objectives
The main aim of the study is to determine the impact and effectiveness of science-related videos in the performance of the students in science. In order to achieve this aim, the study prepared three objectives that need to be satisfied. First is to recognize the current science curriculum or programs implemented in most of the schools and compare it with the other subjects that use the video materials in learning. Second is to measure the differences in student learning from the said settings. And third is to recommend appropriate approach that can improve the learning of the students through videos relating to their subject.
Brief Literature Review
According to the study, the learning capacity of a student has many barriers and sometimes situational. There are problems such as early pregnancy or marriage, legal or family problems, work, social behavior, language, and many others. However, there are three problems that might strongly affect the learning ability of the student, particularly on science, and that are boredom in school, problems with other students and/or teachers, and absenteeism. On the other hand, the school administrator and teachers also identified the hindrances in the learning of their students. The school also addressed the factors regarding the academic problems and performance and even the encouragement and motivations. Videos are linked to standards, are short (ranging from 4 to 25 minutes), incorporate graphics, and include content information in a story format with modeling by students and scientists. The use of videos for students learning in health care settings will provide the explanation and demonstration. For such, the use of videos as part of the students’ module in learning encourages the students. Classroom activities with the aid of videos in learning provide the guidance in practice and skills training. The science-related videos and activity, provides an opportunity for students to share health knowledge with their parents create active learning. It also enhances the learning and motivation and may result in higher science achievement and higher retention
Methodology
The method will be used in the study is the survey and interview. The survey will be conducted on the students in either high school or colleges and will the Likert Scale form of questionnaire. Through the survey, the researcher can gain the perceptions of the students regarding the traditional teaching to science-related videos. In addition, this will give the researcher an idea on what would be the most effective way for a student to learn. On the other hand, the interview will be conducted on the school administrators and teachers. Therefore, the researcher can capture the idea of the administrators and teachers on the use of science-related videos in their teaching and be part of the entire school system.
Conclusions
Improving the skills or increasing the knowledge of the students is the top priorities of the schools. This doesn’t change even for a long time, in fact, because of the increasing demand and spread of challenges in the education, the schools are keeping abreast with the provisions and curriculum to satisfy their priorities. Teaching is a noble work thus; many teachers are looking for the best way to make the students keep learning.
Provisional Timetable
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Activity
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Research Assessment
Literature Review
Gathering and Assessing the data
Initial survey
Final survey and interview
Organization of Materials
Submission
Revision
Binding and Final Submission
Preliminary References:
Evam, A., Gray, T., & Olchefske, J., (2006) The Gateway to Student Success in Mathematics and Science, American Institutes for Research [Online] Available at: http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/0/F60F9CB1-B18D-4B4A-9976-BD95BADB7284/Call%20for%20middle%20school%20reform_11%201%2006%20version.pdf [Accessed 16 August 2010].
Murray, N.G., Opuni, K.A., Reininger, B., Sessions, N., Mowry, M.M., & Hobbs, M., (2009) A Multimedia Educational Program That Increases Science Achievement Among Inner-City Non-Asian Minority Middle-School Students, Academic Medicine, 84(6) [Online] Available at: http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/uploadedFiles/Centers/Dell/HEADS%20UP%20Academic%20Medicine.pdf [Accessed 16 August 2010].
Reyhner, J., & Davison, D.M., (2009) Improving Mathematics and Science Instruction for LEP Middle and High School Students through Language Activities [Online] Available at: http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/files/rcd/BE019308/Improving_Mathematics_and_Science.pdf [Accessed 16 August 2010].
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