Difficulties and Adaptive Strategies of Bakhaw Sur Elementary Students in Learning Science: Basis on the Development of Siyensiya SA Bangketa Program
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/mjssh.v1i6.397Keywords:
Difficulties, Adaptive Strategies, Acceptability, Tutoring, Elementary schoolAbstract
The prime purpose of this study was to assess the difficulties and adaptive strategies of 20 Grade 6 students from Bakhaw Sur Elementary School in learning Science which served as the basis and foundation for developing the ‘Siyensiya sa Bangketa’ Program, a project that seeks to provide tutoring sessions on science-related subjects for the aforementioned pupils. Two 25-item checklist questionnaires for the difficulties and adaptive strategies were used to collect information on struggles experienced and coping mechanisms done by the respondents. For the level of acceptability, a 20-item questionnaire is used but is divided into five parts: quality of teaching, organization, convenience and serviceability, appeal to target audience, and students’ improvement. The assessment of the difficulties experienced, and coping strategies of Grade 6 Bakhaw Sur Elementary students used frequency count, sum, percentage, and mean as the descriptive statistics which became the basis in developing the program. The results showed that the level of difficulties was “evident” among the Grade 6 students of Bakhaw Sur Elementary School which means that the students were “slightly struggling”. On the other hand, the level of adaptive strategies was “highly evident” among the Grade 6 students of Bakhaw Sur Elementary School which means that most of the students cope a lot. Based on the result of the study, Siyensya Bangketa Program was created. The overall level of acceptability of the Siyensiya sa Bangketa Program showed a “very highly evident” result, indicating outstanding feedback.
References
Adante (2021, August 17). Why is science education important? JYUnity. https://jyunity.fi/en/thinkers/why-is-science-education-important/
Adodo, S. O., & Gbore, L. O. (2012, June). Prediction of attitude and interest of science students of different ability on their academic performance in basic science. International Journal of Psychology and Counselling. https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJPC/article-full-text-pdf/410B95D38469
Agaton, C. B., & Cueto, L. J. (2021). Experiences, Coping Strategies, and Lessons Learned During Double Disaster in the Philippines: COVID-19 Pandemic and Typhoons. Experiences, Coping Strategies, and Lessons Learned During Double Disaster in the Philippines: COVID-19 Pandemic and Typhoons. Published. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-322295/v
Anderman, E., & Sinatra, G. (n.d.). The Challenges of Teaching and Learning about Science in the 21st Century: Exploring the Abilities and Constraints of Adolescent Learners. National Academy of Education.
https://sites.nationalacademies.org/cs/groups/dbassesite/documents/webpage/dbas se_072608.pdf
Arifin, S. R. (2018, August). Ethical Considerations in a Study. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328019725_Ethical_Considerations_in_Qualitative_Study
Arlington. (2017, September 8). Importance of Science Education in Schools. University of Texas. https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/articles/education/importance-of science-education.aspx
Babbie, E. R. (2006). The Practice of Social Research [Paperback] Babbie, Earl R (10th ed.). WP.
Baloran, E. (2020). Knowledge, attitudes, anxiety, and coping strategies of students during COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 25(8), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2020.1769300
Barlow, J., and Stewart-Brown, S (2001). Understanding parent programmes: parents’ views. Primary Health Care Research and Development
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge- core/content/view/35B435D68E60963AB792F14865FB2F95/S146342360100017
2a.pdf/understanding_parenting_programmes_parents_views.pdf
Baticulon, R. E., Alberto, N. R., Baron, M. B., Mabulay, R. E., Rizada, L. G., Sy, J. J., Tiu, C. J., Clarion, C. A. & Reyes, J. C. (2020). Barriers to online learning in the time of COVID-19: A national survey of medical students in the Philippines. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.16.20155747
Batomalaque, A. (n.d.). Basic Science Development Program of the Philippines for International Cooperation. University of San Carlos. https://www.criced.tsukuba.ac.jp/pdf/09_Philippines_Antonio.pdf
Bernardo, A. B., I. (2008, August 1). Students’ perceptions of science classes in. Asia Pacific Education Review.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03026717?error=cookies_not_support ed&code=cd89deb9-1b18-4447-88bc-2286f61c282b
Bernardo, J. (2020) Modular Learning most preferred parents: DepEd. ABS-CBN News. Philippines https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/30/20/modular-learning-most- preferred-by-parentsdeped
Cafarella, J., Mcculoch, A., & Bell, P. (2017, January). Why Do We Need to Teach Science in Elementary School? Stem Teaching Tools. http://stemteachingtools.org/brief/43
Check, J., & Schutt, R. K. (2012). Research Methods in Education. Research Methods in Education. Published. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781544307725
Cheng, M B Bakar (2017). The Impact of Using Modules in the Teaching and Learning of English in Malaysian Polytechnics: An Analysis of the Views and Perceptions of English Language Teaching. Malaysia
https://www.pdffiller.com/414042298--the-impact-of-using-modules-in-the- teaching-and-learning-of-english-in-malaysian-polytechnics-an-analysis-of-the- views-and-perceptions-of-english-language-lecturers
Cook, J. (2020, June 5). Importance of Teaching Science in Elementary School. Classroom.Synonym. https://classroom.synonym.com/importance-teachingscience-elementary-school-5810234.html
Cotton, K., & Wikelund, R. (2004). Parent involvement in education. School Improvement Research Series. Portland, OR: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. https://www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/3/cu6.html.
Davis, E. A., & Smithey, J. (2009). Beginning teachers moving toward effective elementary science teaching. Science Education, 93(4), 745–770. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.20311
Danaia, L., Fitzgerald, M., & McKinnon, D. (2013) Student’s perception of high school in science: What has changed over the last decade? Research in Science Education https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/students-perceptions-of-high- school-science-what-has-changed-over
Dangle, P., Sumaoang, D. (2020) The Implementation of Modular Distance Learning in the Philippine Secondary Public Schools. Baguio City, Philippines https://www.dpublication.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/27-427.pdf
Desforges C., et. al., (2003). The Impact of Parental Involvement, Parental Support and Family Education on Pupil Achievement and Adjustment: A Literature Review. https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/impact_of_pa rental_involvement/the_impact_of_parental_involvement.pdf
Dhawan, S. (2020). Online learning: A Panacea in the time of Covid-19 Crisis. Journal of Educational Technology Systems https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0047239520934018
Dochy, et. al., (2020). Modularisation and Student Learning in Modular Instruction in
Relation with Prior Knowledge. Netherlands https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED386434
Drummond, K. , Stipek, D. (2004). Low- Income Parents’ Beliefs about Their Role in Children’s Academic Learning. The Elementary School Journal https://www.jstor.org/stable/3202949
FlipScience. (2019, December 5). Teaching science in the Philippines: Why (and how) we can do better. FlipScience - Top Philippine Science News and Features for the Inquisitive Filipino. https://www.flipscience.ph/news/features- news/features/teaching-science-philippines/
Goodner, P. (2021, August 11). Focusing on Science With Elementary Students This Year. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/focusing-science-elementarystudents-year
Guevarra, R. & Cimanes, R. (2017). Stress coping mechanism and its impact to their age among Senior High School students at Parañaque National High SchoolBaclaran. International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, 3(7). Retrieved from https://www.ijirmf.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/201707011.pdf
Howe, F. and Simmons B. (2005). Nurturing the Parent-Teacher Alliance. Phi Delta Kappa Fastbacks https://www.amazon.com/Nurturing-Parent-Teacher-Alliance-Fastback-Frank/dp/0873679156
Huntington. (n.d.). Science Tutoring | Online & In-Person | Huntington Learning Center. Huntington Learning Center. https://huntingtonhelps.com/science-tutoring
Johnson, A. (2021, March 14). Importance of Teaching Science to Children. Amazing School Assembly Programs and Library Shows.
Kwaah, C.Y. & Essilfie, G. (2017). Stress and coping strategies among Distance Education students at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 18(3). Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1147588.pdf
Lebaste, G. (2020) The Role of Parents in Modular Distance Learning. Philippines https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstarpampanga/20201128/281681142436238
Lee, O., Luykx, A., Buxton, C., & Shaver, A. (2007). The challenge of altering elementary school teachers’ beliefs and practices regarding linguistic and cultural diversity in science instruction. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 44(9), 1269–1291. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20198
Mahuro, G. M., & Hungi, N. (2016). Parental participation in improves students academic achievement: A case of iganga and mayuge districts in uganda. Journal of Cognet Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1264170
Mason, L., & Boldrin, A. (2008). Epistemic metacognition in the context of information searching on the Web. In M. S. Khine (Ed.), Knowing, knowledge and beliefs: Epistemological studies across diverse cultures. New York
Melhuish, E., et. al., (2001). Social behavioral and cognitive development at three to four years in relation to family background.
http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2683&context=sspapers
Mipa, J. (2020, December). Teaching Science in The New Normal: Understanding The Experiences of Junior High School Science Teachers. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347487636_Teaching_Science_in_The_
New_Normal_Understanding_The_Experiences_of_Junior_High_School_Science
_Teachers
Moore, Miriam, "Academic Performance among Homeless Students: Exploring
Relationships of SocioEconomic and Demographic Variables" (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2004-2019. 700. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/700
Nardo, B. (2017) Modular Instruction Enhances Learner Autonomy. http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/5/10/3/index.html
NSTA. (2014). Elementary School Science. NSTA. https://www.nsta.org/nstas- official-positions/elementary-school-science
Rotas, E. (2021). From stress to success: Exploring how Filipino students cope with remote learning amid COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 3(1), 27–35. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.2021366608
Rotas, E. E. (2020, December 1). Difficulties in Remote Learning: Voices of Philippine University Students in the Wake of COVID-19 Crisis. Zenodo.
https://zenodo.org/record/4299835 Schunk, D., & Pajares, F. (n.d.). The Development of Academic Self-Efficacy. Emory University. https://www.uky.edu/~eushe2/Pajares/SchunkPajares2001.PDF SEI-DOST & UP NISMED. (2011). Science Framework for Philippine Basic Education.SEI-DOST. https://sei.dost.gov.ph/images/downloads/publ/sei_scibasic.pdf
Sese, D. (2020, June 1). Ethical considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. https://www.ccjm.org/content/early/2020/06/01/ccjm.87a.ccc038
Spangler, S. (2014, October 8). WHY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT. Steve Spangler Science.
https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/2014/10/08/early-childhood-science education-is-important/
Sutton, S. (2020, June 25). Adapting Science Lessons for Distance Learning. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/adapting-science-lessons-distance-learning
Thistle-Elliot (2014, July). Supporting Homeless Children and Youth through Proactive and Positive Behavior Management and Intervention Practices. The National
Center for Homeless Education. https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/res-summ-pos-beh.pdf
Thomas, L. (2015, October 2). An introduction to simple random sampling. Scribbr. https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/simple-random-sampling/ Walden University. (2021, March 25). The Importance of Learning Science: Teaching Strategies for Today’s Educators.
https://www.waldenu.edu/programs/education/resource/the-importance-of learning-science-teaching-strategies-for-todays-educators
Wardhani, N. (2020, October 5). The Effectiveness of Distance Learning for Elementary School. Atlantis Press. https://www.atlantis-
press.com/proceedings/pfeic-20/125945142 Yazon, A. D., Ang-Manaig, K., & Tesoro, J. F. B. (2018). Coping Mechanism and
Academic Performance Among Filipino Undergraduate Students. KnE Social Sciences, 3(6), 30. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i6.2372
Yurnetti, Y. (2017, May 24). Analysis of Student Learning Ability in Science Teaching Based on Mid Semester Examination. Journal of Physics. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/895/1/012022
Zuryanty. (2019, July 20). Problem based learning: a way to improve critical thinking ability of elementary school students on science learning. Journal of Physics. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1424/1/012037/meta
