The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a Physics test that measures the competency... more The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a Physics test that measures the competency level of Grade 10 students in the new Philippine K-12 Science Curriculum. The test was composed of items in electromagnetic spectrum, light, and electricity and magnetism. During the test development, the test was divided into 2 sets and underwent content and face validation from 6 Physics content-experts. It was determined that for both sets, at 95% confidence, the levels of reliability ranged from moderate to good. After revising the items based on the feedback from the experts, Set A and Set B were administered to 569 students and 526 students, respectively, and 520 responses from each set were included in the item analysis. Using the IRT, items that violated the unidimensionality IRT assumptions were removed and item characteristics were computed for item selection. The data generated were most fit in unidimensional 2-PLM with acceptable marginal reliability response pattern scores ...
The study investigated the effect of using a flipped classroom approach on students’ understandin... more The study investigated the effect of using a flipped classroom approach on students’ understanding of the work-energy and impulse-momentum theorems. An intact class of Grade 12 STEM students took part in the study. The instructional materials needed for the lessons were compiled in a website that can be accessed by the students via desktop or a mobile device. The lesson calendar, study guide, modules, worksheets, and problem sets were organized in tabs and instructions were clearly stated for ease of use. Using Greeno’s model of scientific problem-solving and reasoning, the students’ solutions were analysed using maps of the problem-solving approaches they utilized. The students had difficulty comprehending problems and identifying which concepts are related to them. In terms of Greeno’s model, this implies that the students were not able to successfully translate concepts between domains. There were no traces of use of other domains apart from the abstract and symbolic domains, when an improved understanding must include translations between all four domains – namely, the concrete domain, which involves physical objects or events; the model domain, which refers to representations of objects or events; the abstract domain, which involves concepts or principles; and the symbolic domain, which is the mathematical representation of concepts.
The COVID-19 worldwide outbreak drove all educational institutions to enforce school closures and... more The COVID-19 worldwide outbreak drove all educational institutions to enforce school closures and sought alternative ways to sustain education. In response, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) initiated social distancing measures, transitioned the curriculum to the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) , and equipped the department for Emergency Remort Teaching (ERT).
Using Grounded Theory methodology, this study puts forward a Model for Teaching Introductory Phys... more Using Grounded Theory methodology, this study puts forward a Model for Teaching Introductory Physics based on the lived experiences of Physics teachers. Sixteen (16) faculty members from the Physics Department of a private higher educational institution were observed during their actual classroom teaching. From this group, eight (8) were interviewed regarding their purposes and goals when teaching Introductory Physics. Using the data generated from the classroom observation field notes and the interview transcripts, and subjecting said data to a constant comparative method, the initial core categories and their properties were developed. Analytic memos were written to show the relationship between and within the categories that had been created. The result of the research process is an articulation of how the core categories are related to each other, The person of the teacher and the image of the learner, in partnership, working towards learning the language of Physics supported by a conducive learning environment and lesson design, with the end in mind of understanding the physical world. The insights gleaned in the study can be used by both beginning and established Physics teachers in their development and in examining their own teaching practice
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged teachers to implement emergency remote teaching in delivering th... more The COVID-19 pandemic challenged teachers to implement emergency remote teaching in delivering their lessons. Various strategies had been developed by Physics teachers to engage students in meaningful learning of the lesson. This paper presents the effect of using self-regulated learning (SRL) worksheets on Grade 9 students' understanding of vectors. In developing the worksheets, the three phases of self-regulation -- forethought, performance, and self-regulation -- were integrated in the worksheet design to guide the students. The students' worksheet output indicated an improvement in the students' understanding of vectors. Journal logs and student interview revealed that the students had a positive experience with the use of the SRL worksheets.
Interpreting and understanding the way students use and understand the mathematics used in physic... more Interpreting and understanding the way students use and understand the mathematics used in physics is a central theme in Physics Education Research. Physical phenomena described by partial differential equations (PDEs) provide a promising context to study how students combine physics and mathematics. An example is the description of heat flow and temperature distribution in a one-dimensional rod, which can be described by the (1D) heat equation, together with an initial condition (IC), and boundary conditions (BCs). In this contribution, we present data from an interview study where we gave students the mathematical description of a system (PDE, IC and BCs) together with the analytical solution. We asked to describe the time evolution of the system, both in mathematical and physical terms. Our analysis shows that students' reasoning is mainly mathematical with little reference to the underlying physics and that most students do not connect their mathematical statements to physic...
A paradigm that describes the Lasallian philosophy of education is presented, together with a dis... more A paradigm that describes the Lasallian philosophy of education is presented, together with a discussion of the components of the paradigm. The article expounds on the Lasallian Shared Mission of providing “a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor”. The elements of Lasallian spirituality – faith, zeal, and community – are presented from the perspective of the Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, John Baptist de La Salle. The article articulates how contemporary Lasallians could embody this spirituality in daily life. Finally, the article describes the image of a teacher as culled from the writings of the Patron of Teachers, St. John Baptist de La Salle.
Proceedings Series on Physical & Formal Sciences, 2022
The abrupt changes in the way how students learn was greatly affected by the covid-19 pandemic. I... more The abrupt changes in the way how students learn was greatly affected by the covid-19 pandemic. Increasing number of reports on excessive worrying came from students. They had trouble sleeping and expressing their thoughts because of depression, stress, and anxiety. This action research was designed to reduce anxiety of students related to chemistry and taking test in an online learning through expressive writing. A total of twenty-six participants collaborated for a 4-week expressive writing program. Participants baseline measurements of their anxieties were recorded before they undergone a 20-minute writing task every week for the entire duration of the intervention. Data gathered revealed a significant reduction in the anxieties of the participants with medium effect for both chemistry and testing. It has been found out that female participants were significantly more anxious than male for both areas. Interview data revealed that participants’ anxieties were cause by self-doubt a...
Proceedings Series on Physical & Formal Sciences, 2022
Worldwide, misconceptions and non-scientific notions about evolution are prevalent within academi... more Worldwide, misconceptions and non-scientific notions about evolution are prevalent within academic circles. As online learning gains popularity because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to identify practices that support learning in these contexts. Using the ADDIE instructional model, this study developed and evaluated a nature of science-based online course in evolution for tenth-grade junior high school students. Results revealed that the biology teachers considered the quality of pedagogies, resources, and delivery strategies in the online course excellent. Correspondingly, the students deemed the classroom climate in the online course exceptional in terms of instructor behaviors, course structure, course clarity, and student connectedness. The online course also helped them understand how evolution works through the videos and informative content and accept evolution by considering that several pieces of evidence and information support it and science and religion are not ...
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This action research was conducted to study the effects of using Integrated Historical Physics Vi... more This action research was conducted to study the effects of using Integrated Historical Physics Vignettes (iHPVs) on students' understanding about kinematics topics. Using HPVs is one way of humanizing science to increase students' motivation and interest, which in turn will heighten student engagement in online discussion. The study revealed that different views about science were formed among students when historical physics vignettes were used. Most of students believed that science is empirically-based. During the implementation, students displayed interest and engagement to the discussion of kinematics. Students' conceptual understanding about the topic fell above the passing rate after the use of historical physics vignettes. In terms of HPV format, text-narrative format and video-comics format were preferred by most of the students as they found these modes helpful in learning the kinematics lessons. Views about science formed among the students were found to have significant positive relationship with the conceptual understanding about kinematics.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This multiple case study investigated the assessment practices of five Grade 8 physics teachers i... more This multiple case study investigated the assessment practices of five Grade 8 physics teachers in the new normal through online classroom observations, interviews, and collection of their Weekly Home Learning Plans (WHLP). Assessment is an integral part of instruction, as attested by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) in their issuances, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, various studies on assessment literacy of teachers generated results that may affect how assessment is delivered, especially in the new normal. In line with this, this multiple case study research was conducted to determine the assessment practices in the new normal of five Grade 8 physics teachers in the Schools Division of Makati City in the Philippines. Data gathering consisted of a single-session observation of their online synchronous classes, an online interview, and an investigation of the Weekly Home Learning Plans (WHLP) they prepared. Results showed that the participants have similarities and differences in their assessment practices. There are also unique practices observed on an individual or a group of teachers. The participants also reported different challenges they faced in conducting assessment in the new normal.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
Due to the global pandemic caused by CoViD-19, the education sector has been challenged and intro... more Due to the global pandemic caused by CoViD-19, the education sector has been challenged and introduced an alternative modality of teaching and learning which is blended learning. This modality provides flexibility, collaboration, and interaction among the students, teacher, and learning resources. This action research primarily seeks to investigate the effects of blended learning approach in teaching Newton's laws of motion. In this study, students utilized worksheets, lecture-video, PowerPoint presentation, and PhET interactive simulation that would help them to understand the lesson of Newton's laws of motion in both synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Pre-synchronous worksheet and post-synchronous worksheet scores revealed that there is a significant change in students’ conceptual understanding of Newton's laws of motion. Student Perception on Instruction Questionnaire was administered to determine students’ perception towards blended learning approach. The results revealed that blended learning approach had improved students’ conceptual understanding of Newton's laws of motion and students perceived the blended learning approach positively.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This action research determined the effect of the Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Assisted Online Mo... more This action research determined the effect of the Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Assisted Online Module on students’ level of understanding in studying Kinematics. It utilized the SDL approach to help assist in the effective implementation of the online module as a post lecture supplementary activity. A highly favorable rating of the SDL Assisted Online Module from the experts suggested that the SDL Assisted Online Modules are functional supplementary materials that promote independent learning, collaboration, and responsibility among students. The modules assisted both the High SDL and Low SDL students in their course work and in preparing for the assessments. The SDL Assisted Online Modules also contributed to the improvement of the level of understanding of the students in studying Kinematics as seen in the significant increase in the level of understanding in the formative and summative assessments of the students. The study also revealed that it is important to understand how to develop further the SDL skill of the students in order to attain success.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This action research, employing a quasi-experimental design, sought to address students’ misconce... more This action research, employing a quasi-experimental design, sought to address students’ misconceptions on the topic of force and motion using interactive simulations. A class of 37 Grade 8 students participated in the study. Force Concept Inventory (FCI) was used to determine the presence of students’ misconceptions about the Newtonian concept of force and motion. The use of interactive simulations as an intervention, along with the simulation-based activities and worksheets, has shown an improvement in students’ conceptual understanding. Results revealed a significant difference in pretest and posttest FCI scores. Students in general, perceived the use of interactive simulations positively in learning force and motion. Moreover, data from students’ learning logs and focus group discussion confirmed the positive result. However, there are persistent misconceptions found. Overall, the data findings proved that the use of interactive simulations would enhance students’ conceptual understanding of the Newtonian concept of force and motion.
... Mistades Voltaire Mallari (2003), Physics Without the Numbers: Concept Mapping as an Assessme... more ... Mistades Voltaire Mallari (2003), Physics Without the Numbers: Concept Mapping as an Assessment Tool in Introductory Physics for Liberal Arts Students ... Yin Yue, Vanides Jim, Ruiz-Primo Maria Araceli, Ayala Carlos C., Shavelson Richiard J. (2005), Comparison of two ...
The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a Physics test that measures the competency... more The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a Physics test that measures the competency level of Grade 10 students in the new Philippine K-12 Science Curriculum. The test was composed of items in electromagnetic spectrum, light, and electricity and magnetism. During the test development, the test was divided into 2 sets and underwent content and face validation from 6 Physics content-experts. It was determined that for both sets, at 95% confidence, the levels of reliability ranged from moderate to good. After revising the items based on the feedback from the experts, Set A and Set B were administered to 569 students and 526 students, respectively, and 520 responses from each set were included in the item analysis. Using the IRT, items that violated the unidimensionality IRT assumptions were removed and item characteristics were computed for item selection. The data generated were most fit in unidimensional 2-PLM with acceptable marginal reliability response pattern scores ...
The study investigated the effect of using a flipped classroom approach on students’ understandin... more The study investigated the effect of using a flipped classroom approach on students’ understanding of the work-energy and impulse-momentum theorems. An intact class of Grade 12 STEM students took part in the study. The instructional materials needed for the lessons were compiled in a website that can be accessed by the students via desktop or a mobile device. The lesson calendar, study guide, modules, worksheets, and problem sets were organized in tabs and instructions were clearly stated for ease of use. Using Greeno’s model of scientific problem-solving and reasoning, the students’ solutions were analysed using maps of the problem-solving approaches they utilized. The students had difficulty comprehending problems and identifying which concepts are related to them. In terms of Greeno’s model, this implies that the students were not able to successfully translate concepts between domains. There were no traces of use of other domains apart from the abstract and symbolic domains, when an improved understanding must include translations between all four domains – namely, the concrete domain, which involves physical objects or events; the model domain, which refers to representations of objects or events; the abstract domain, which involves concepts or principles; and the symbolic domain, which is the mathematical representation of concepts.
The COVID-19 worldwide outbreak drove all educational institutions to enforce school closures and... more The COVID-19 worldwide outbreak drove all educational institutions to enforce school closures and sought alternative ways to sustain education. In response, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) initiated social distancing measures, transitioned the curriculum to the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) , and equipped the department for Emergency Remort Teaching (ERT).
Using Grounded Theory methodology, this study puts forward a Model for Teaching Introductory Phys... more Using Grounded Theory methodology, this study puts forward a Model for Teaching Introductory Physics based on the lived experiences of Physics teachers. Sixteen (16) faculty members from the Physics Department of a private higher educational institution were observed during their actual classroom teaching. From this group, eight (8) were interviewed regarding their purposes and goals when teaching Introductory Physics. Using the data generated from the classroom observation field notes and the interview transcripts, and subjecting said data to a constant comparative method, the initial core categories and their properties were developed. Analytic memos were written to show the relationship between and within the categories that had been created. The result of the research process is an articulation of how the core categories are related to each other, The person of the teacher and the image of the learner, in partnership, working towards learning the language of Physics supported by a conducive learning environment and lesson design, with the end in mind of understanding the physical world. The insights gleaned in the study can be used by both beginning and established Physics teachers in their development and in examining their own teaching practice
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged teachers to implement emergency remote teaching in delivering th... more The COVID-19 pandemic challenged teachers to implement emergency remote teaching in delivering their lessons. Various strategies had been developed by Physics teachers to engage students in meaningful learning of the lesson. This paper presents the effect of using self-regulated learning (SRL) worksheets on Grade 9 students' understanding of vectors. In developing the worksheets, the three phases of self-regulation -- forethought, performance, and self-regulation -- were integrated in the worksheet design to guide the students. The students' worksheet output indicated an improvement in the students' understanding of vectors. Journal logs and student interview revealed that the students had a positive experience with the use of the SRL worksheets.
Interpreting and understanding the way students use and understand the mathematics used in physic... more Interpreting and understanding the way students use and understand the mathematics used in physics is a central theme in Physics Education Research. Physical phenomena described by partial differential equations (PDEs) provide a promising context to study how students combine physics and mathematics. An example is the description of heat flow and temperature distribution in a one-dimensional rod, which can be described by the (1D) heat equation, together with an initial condition (IC), and boundary conditions (BCs). In this contribution, we present data from an interview study where we gave students the mathematical description of a system (PDE, IC and BCs) together with the analytical solution. We asked to describe the time evolution of the system, both in mathematical and physical terms. Our analysis shows that students' reasoning is mainly mathematical with little reference to the underlying physics and that most students do not connect their mathematical statements to physic...
A paradigm that describes the Lasallian philosophy of education is presented, together with a dis... more A paradigm that describes the Lasallian philosophy of education is presented, together with a discussion of the components of the paradigm. The article expounds on the Lasallian Shared Mission of providing “a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor”. The elements of Lasallian spirituality – faith, zeal, and community – are presented from the perspective of the Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, John Baptist de La Salle. The article articulates how contemporary Lasallians could embody this spirituality in daily life. Finally, the article describes the image of a teacher as culled from the writings of the Patron of Teachers, St. John Baptist de La Salle.
Proceedings Series on Physical & Formal Sciences, 2022
The abrupt changes in the way how students learn was greatly affected by the covid-19 pandemic. I... more The abrupt changes in the way how students learn was greatly affected by the covid-19 pandemic. Increasing number of reports on excessive worrying came from students. They had trouble sleeping and expressing their thoughts because of depression, stress, and anxiety. This action research was designed to reduce anxiety of students related to chemistry and taking test in an online learning through expressive writing. A total of twenty-six participants collaborated for a 4-week expressive writing program. Participants baseline measurements of their anxieties were recorded before they undergone a 20-minute writing task every week for the entire duration of the intervention. Data gathered revealed a significant reduction in the anxieties of the participants with medium effect for both chemistry and testing. It has been found out that female participants were significantly more anxious than male for both areas. Interview data revealed that participants’ anxieties were cause by self-doubt a...
Proceedings Series on Physical & Formal Sciences, 2022
Worldwide, misconceptions and non-scientific notions about evolution are prevalent within academi... more Worldwide, misconceptions and non-scientific notions about evolution are prevalent within academic circles. As online learning gains popularity because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to identify practices that support learning in these contexts. Using the ADDIE instructional model, this study developed and evaluated a nature of science-based online course in evolution for tenth-grade junior high school students. Results revealed that the biology teachers considered the quality of pedagogies, resources, and delivery strategies in the online course excellent. Correspondingly, the students deemed the classroom climate in the online course exceptional in terms of instructor behaviors, course structure, course clarity, and student connectedness. The online course also helped them understand how evolution works through the videos and informative content and accept evolution by considering that several pieces of evidence and information support it and science and religion are not ...
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This action research was conducted to study the effects of using Integrated Historical Physics Vi... more This action research was conducted to study the effects of using Integrated Historical Physics Vignettes (iHPVs) on students' understanding about kinematics topics. Using HPVs is one way of humanizing science to increase students' motivation and interest, which in turn will heighten student engagement in online discussion. The study revealed that different views about science were formed among students when historical physics vignettes were used. Most of students believed that science is empirically-based. During the implementation, students displayed interest and engagement to the discussion of kinematics. Students' conceptual understanding about the topic fell above the passing rate after the use of historical physics vignettes. In terms of HPV format, text-narrative format and video-comics format were preferred by most of the students as they found these modes helpful in learning the kinematics lessons. Views about science formed among the students were found to have significant positive relationship with the conceptual understanding about kinematics.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This multiple case study investigated the assessment practices of five Grade 8 physics teachers i... more This multiple case study investigated the assessment practices of five Grade 8 physics teachers in the new normal through online classroom observations, interviews, and collection of their Weekly Home Learning Plans (WHLP). Assessment is an integral part of instruction, as attested by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) in their issuances, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, various studies on assessment literacy of teachers generated results that may affect how assessment is delivered, especially in the new normal. In line with this, this multiple case study research was conducted to determine the assessment practices in the new normal of five Grade 8 physics teachers in the Schools Division of Makati City in the Philippines. Data gathering consisted of a single-session observation of their online synchronous classes, an online interview, and an investigation of the Weekly Home Learning Plans (WHLP) they prepared. Results showed that the participants have similarities and differences in their assessment practices. There are also unique practices observed on an individual or a group of teachers. The participants also reported different challenges they faced in conducting assessment in the new normal.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
Due to the global pandemic caused by CoViD-19, the education sector has been challenged and intro... more Due to the global pandemic caused by CoViD-19, the education sector has been challenged and introduced an alternative modality of teaching and learning which is blended learning. This modality provides flexibility, collaboration, and interaction among the students, teacher, and learning resources. This action research primarily seeks to investigate the effects of blended learning approach in teaching Newton's laws of motion. In this study, students utilized worksheets, lecture-video, PowerPoint presentation, and PhET interactive simulation that would help them to understand the lesson of Newton's laws of motion in both synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Pre-synchronous worksheet and post-synchronous worksheet scores revealed that there is a significant change in students’ conceptual understanding of Newton's laws of motion. Student Perception on Instruction Questionnaire was administered to determine students’ perception towards blended learning approach. The results revealed that blended learning approach had improved students’ conceptual understanding of Newton's laws of motion and students perceived the blended learning approach positively.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This action research determined the effect of the Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Assisted Online Mo... more This action research determined the effect of the Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Assisted Online Module on students’ level of understanding in studying Kinematics. It utilized the SDL approach to help assist in the effective implementation of the online module as a post lecture supplementary activity. A highly favorable rating of the SDL Assisted Online Module from the experts suggested that the SDL Assisted Online Modules are functional supplementary materials that promote independent learning, collaboration, and responsibility among students. The modules assisted both the High SDL and Low SDL students in their course work and in preparing for the assessments. The SDL Assisted Online Modules also contributed to the improvement of the level of understanding of the students in studying Kinematics as seen in the significant increase in the level of understanding in the formative and summative assessments of the students. The study also revealed that it is important to understand how to develop further the SDL skill of the students in order to attain success.
2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 2021
This action research, employing a quasi-experimental design, sought to address students’ misconce... more This action research, employing a quasi-experimental design, sought to address students’ misconceptions on the topic of force and motion using interactive simulations. A class of 37 Grade 8 students participated in the study. Force Concept Inventory (FCI) was used to determine the presence of students’ misconceptions about the Newtonian concept of force and motion. The use of interactive simulations as an intervention, along with the simulation-based activities and worksheets, has shown an improvement in students’ conceptual understanding. Results revealed a significant difference in pretest and posttest FCI scores. Students in general, perceived the use of interactive simulations positively in learning force and motion. Moreover, data from students’ learning logs and focus group discussion confirmed the positive result. However, there are persistent misconceptions found. Overall, the data findings proved that the use of interactive simulations would enhance students’ conceptual understanding of the Newtonian concept of force and motion.
... Mistades Voltaire Mallari (2003), Physics Without the Numbers: Concept Mapping as an Assessme... more ... Mistades Voltaire Mallari (2003), Physics Without the Numbers: Concept Mapping as an Assessment Tool in Introductory Physics for Liberal Arts Students ... Yin Yue, Vanides Jim, Ruiz-Primo Maria Araceli, Ayala Carlos C., Shavelson Richiard J. (2005), Comparison of two ...
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