The effects of Science-Technology-Society (STS) teaching approach on the achievement of pupils in General Science 4

Date of Publication

1997

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Teaching General Science

Subject Categories

Physical Sciences and Mathematics

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Dr. Fe G. De La Rosa

Defense Panel Chair

Dr. Fely Araneta

Defense Panel Member

Dr. Maxima J. Acelajado
Dr. Bee Ching Ong

Abstract/Summary

This study investigates whether Science-Technology-Society (STS) teaching strategy enhances achievement of the elementary students towards general science. A total of 80 grade 4 students participated in this experiment. The Otis Lennon Mental Ability Test results were used to ascertain the pupil's mental ability level - high, average or low. An analysis of covariance, with the pretest as covariate was performed with the assistance of STAR, De La Salle University. It was found that the group exposed to STS method of teaching performed significantly better than those exposed to traditional instruction. The same statistical treatment revealed that there were significant differences in the performance of the students in the different mental ability levels. The high mental ability group was found to have performed significantly better than the low and average mental ability groups. However, the study revealed that there was no significant interaction effect between the method of teaching and mental ability levels for this particular groups of students included in the study. The study showed STS teaching approach led to an improved performance of the students and that the high mental ability group performed significantly better than the low and average mental ability groups.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG02706

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

60 numb. leaves

Keywords

Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Fourth grade (Education); Educational technology; Ability -- Testing; Academic achievement

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