Author(s):
1. Arlyn R. Tibudan:
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
2. Maria Teresa M. Fajardo:
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Abstract:
The study aimed to determine the effect of using static and dynamic visualization in the teaching of selected topics in chemistry on students' conceptual understanding and academic attitude. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design involving two groups of high school students enrolled at St. Michael's College Basic Education Department in Tibanga, Iligan City, Philippines. A total of 93 Grade 9 students in intact classes participated in the study and were randomly assigned to two treatments, namely Dynamic Visualization and Static Visualization. Both classes were given pretest and posttest and were exposed to different teaching methods according to schedule. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to describe the scores in the pretest and posttest for conceptual understanding and academic attitude. Results of the analysis indicated that the student's overall academic attitude is positive. The students also showed higher scores in the posttest when exposed to dynamic visualization. The Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to determine the significant difference in conceptual understanding with pretest as a covariate. This difference in the conceptual understanding between the two groups was statistically significant. Dynamic visualization using interactive simulation or animations may help learners improve their conceptual understanding of the selected chemistry topics. The teacher may consider using dynamic visualization in the form of simulation or animations in 3D models, structural images, and molecular models to help students improve their conceptual understanding in chemistry.
Page(s):
351-355
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Science International, Volume: 33, Issue: 5, Year: 2021
Keywords:
Dynamic Visualization
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Conceptual Understanding
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chemistry achievement
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and Academic Attitude
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Static Visualization
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