Date of Publication

12-2009

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Major in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology | Respiratory System

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Maricar S. Prudente

Defense Panel Chair

Auxencia A. Limjap

Defense Panel Member

Filma G. Brawner
Adora S. Pili
Cynthia C. Divina
Glenn L. Sia Su

Abstract/Summary

This study aimed to facilitate changes in students conceptions of the Respiratory System through the Learner-Centered Learning Environment Module among the grade five students of De La Salle Santiago Zobel School. This study was conducted during the first term of the school year 2009-2010 with 136 students. Four heterogeneously intact classes in grade five were chosen through convenience sampling technique. The exploratory-descriptive design was utilized in this study where both the quantitative and qualitative data were obtained from varied instruments like Learning Styles Questionnaire (Felder and Soloman, 1994), Concept Test on Respiratory System, and Students Assessment of the Learning Process (SALP), interviews and journals. It also involved pretesting and posttesting of the students knowledge of the subject matter. A 23-item researcher-developed Concept Test on Respiratory System with reliability coefficient of 0.6 (Cronbach alpha value), and video coverage were employed to further ascertain students engagement in the learning process. The CTRS and LCLE Module were evaluated and validated by content experts. Furthermore, classroom observation looked into the teachers teaching and students engagement in the learning process. Results revealed that majority of the students had significant change in their conceptions after the implementation of the LCLE Module. Students Assessment of the Learning Process (SALP), Learning Styles, Posttest Scores and Gain Scores obtained very low correlation. Hence, a weak relationship was observed. On the other hand, results revealed that there is a significant increase between the pretest and the posttest (p 0.05). This suggests that the Learner-Centered Learning Environment Module could facilitate changes in students conception of the Respiratory System.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004743

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc, 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Respiratory organs—Study and teaching

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