Date of Publication

7-1-2022

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Major in Physics

Subject Categories

Physics

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Advisor

Lydia S. Roleda

Defense Panel Chair

Maricar S. Prudente

Defense Panel Member

Minie Rose C. Lapinid
Voltaire M. Mistades
Socorro E. Aguja
MIchelle T. Natividad

Abstract/Summary

This is an action research where the proponent designed a gamified and mastery-based online Physics (GMOP) instruction to address the negative perception of students on the conduct of online classes, increase their motivation in Physics and consequently effect an improvement in their performance. The instruction utilized the principle of mastery learning, individualized instruction and gamification. The intervention was implemented in 2 cycles and the effect of the instruction to the student perception of online classes, motivation and performance in Physics was examined. Their lived experiences were also obtained and analyzed in terms of the elements expected from an online course design. The quantitative and qualitative data were gathered using both the researcher-developed and adapted survey instruments, semi-structured interviews, reflection journals, and scores in the assessment tasks. The quantitative results were analyzed using paired sample t-test while the qualitative data were probed using a thematic coding analysis. The data corroborated that after the GMOP instruction, there was a significant increase in the students’ motivation and performance in Physics as well as a significant change in the perception of students regarding the conduct of online classes. Furthermore, the thematic coding analysis showed that the modality displayed evidence of effective diagnostic, careful sequencing, monitoring of learning, flexibility and additional support. By and large, this study showed that it is possible to create an online Physics instruction that has the capability to influence positively the student perception of online classes, increase their motivation, and improve their performance in Physics.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Physical Description

xii, 279 leaves

Keywords

Physics--Study and teaching; Web-based instruction; Gamification; Individualized instruction

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8-17-2022

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