Date of Publication

2025

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Teaching Major in Biology

Subject Categories

Science and Mathematics Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Advisor

Voltaire Mallari Mistades

Defense Panel Chair

Maricar S. Prudente

Defense Panel Member

Socorro E. Aguja
Marie Avigail M. Dolleton

Abstract (English)

Nanolearning is an emerging learning material that delivers educational content in small chunks to enable efficient learning. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of nanolearning materials in Earth and Life Science. It utilized a mixed-method, quasi-experimental action research approach to gain a deeper understanding of the topic. Fifteen nanolearning materials were created using the NANO Framework. It was introduced to students for a week, covering four topics in Earth and Life Science. The quantitative and qualitative data were collected using researcher-developed survey instruments, students’ reflective journals, pre- and post-test scores, semi-structured interviews, and teachers’ observation notes. The quantitative data were analyzed using a paired t-test, and the qualitative data were analyzed thematically using the six-phase framework of Clark and Braun. The results indicate that there is a significant increase in students’ performance in Earth and Life Science test (t = -11.2, p < .001, Cohen’s d = -2.50), as well as positive reception of students on the nanolearning materials. Students commend the clarity and simplicity, brevity, inclusion of gamification elements, multimedia appeal, and teacher connection of the nanolearning materials. Students highlighted that nanolearning materials, while beneficial, cannot fully substitute for traditional classroom instruction. Moreover, they emphasized that maximizing the potential of such materials requires stable internet connectivity and reliable access to appropriate technological devices.

Key Words: Nanolearning, Microlearning, Bite-sized Learning, Student Performance

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Abstract (Filipino)

Ang nanolearning ay isang napapanahong kagamitan sa pagkatuto na naghahatid ng mga aralin sa maliliit na bahagi upang mas madaling maunawaan ng mga mag-aaral. Layunin ng pag-aaral na suriin ang kabisaan ng mga nanolearning materials sa Earth and Life Science. Gumamit ito ng mixed-method, quasi-experimental action research approach upang magkaroon ng mas malalim na pag-unawa sa paksa. Labinlimang nanolearning materials ang binuo gamit ang NANO Framework. Ipinagamit ito sa mga estudyante sa loob ng isang linggo, na tumatalakay sa apat na paksa sa Earth and Life Science. Ang mga datos na kuwantitatibo at kwalitatibo ay nakalap gamit ang mga survey instrument na binuo ng mananaliksik, reflective journals ng mga estudyante, mga marka sa pre-test at post-test, semi-structured interviews, at observation notes ng mga guro. Sinuri ang datos na kuwantitatibo gamit ang paired t-test, samantalang ang datos na kwalitatibo ay binigyang-kahulugan gamit ang thematic analysis, six-phase framework nina Clark at Braun. Base sa mga resulta, may makabuluhang pagtaas sa pagganap ng mga estudyante sa Earth and Life Science test (t = -11.2, p < .001, Cohen’s d = -2.50), maging ang positibong pagtanggap ng mga mag-aaral sa mga nanolearning materials. Pinuri ng mga mag-aaral ang pagiging malinaw at simple ng mga materyal, ang pagiging maikli nito, ang pagkakaroon ng gamification elements, paggamit ng multimedia, at koneksyon sa guro. Binanggit din ng mga mag-aaral na bagama’t kapaki-pakinabang ang mga nanolearning materials, hindi nito lubusang mapapalitan ang tradisyunal na pagtuturo sa silid-aralan. Dagdag pa nila, upang lubos na mapakinabangan ang ganitong materyal, kinakailangan ng mabilis na internet connection at maayos at angkop na kagamitan.

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Undated; Publication date supplied

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Teaching—Methodology; Microlearning; Science—Study and teaching (Secondary)

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