Publication
Abstract: This study was conducted to develop a worktext in Biophysics for college students. Specifically, it aimed to determine the availability and adequacy of instructional materials in Biophysics; describe the worktext;evaluate the worktext in terms of objectives, format, content, organization, language, and usability; and determine the readability of the worktext. The study used the research and development (R&D) design and the descriptive method of research. The survey respondents were nine Physics faculty members and a university librarian. Six experts in Physics and Biology served as evaluators of the worktext. A survey checklist and the evaluation questionnaire, adopted from Salavaria (2014) were utilized. The development of the worktext was guided by the first three stages (Analysis, Design, and Development) of the ADDIE Model of Instructional Design. The data were analyzed using the mean. Results of the study revealed that 1) there is a need to develop worktextsand other instructional materials in Biophysics, 2) the worktext was described as substantial, clear, simple to understand, stimulating, and loaded with activities, 3) worktext was evaluated as excellent overall and in all criteria; 4) in terms of its readability, the worktext is suitable for college students; and 5) the worktext is highly valid as an instructional material in Biophysics. The worktext is recommended for utilization in the university. The effect of using it on the achievement of students may be measured. Similar studies may be conducted to develop worktexts in other courses using the ADDIE Model.
Keywords: Philippines, Biophysics, worktext, ADDIE Model, tertiary students
Abstract: This study aimed to develop an outcomes-based learning guide in Electricity and Magnetism using constructivism. One-shot pretest-posttest experimental design was used with 24 students. The learning guide was rated as “very highly attainable” in terms of learning outcomes, “very highly valid” in terms of content, “outstanding” in terms of structure and organization, and “very highly appropriate” in terms of both learning and evaluative activities. Overall, the learning guide has “very high validity.” The students progressed from a “poor” performance to a “very good” performance. Post-attitude level is statistically higher than pre attitude level. The learning guide is highly recommended for use as a physics instructional material.
Keywords: Constructivism, electricity and magnetism, outcomes Constructivism, electricity and magnetism, outcomes-based education
On-going
Awards
- INTERNATIONAL
- 3rd BEST PAPER AWARD, International Conference on Science, Technology and AI Applications, Marinduque State College, September 26-27, 2024
- Best Research Paper Presenter, World International Research Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, May 29, 2019
- LOCAL
Presentation
- Development of a Worktext in Biophysics – SARITAAN 2025 (2025), SDG 3, 4, 9
- Development of a Worktext in Biophysics – International Conference on Science, Technology and AI Applications (2024), SDG 3, 4, 9
- Outcomes-Based Learning Guides in Electricity and Magnetism Using Constructivism – World Interdisciplinary Research Conference (2019), SDG 4, 9, 10
Citations
- A Constructivist Small-Group Learning Intervention in Thermodynamics: Effects on Students’ Conceptual Change and Attitudes (2024), SDG 4, 9 – https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=XqVhiJQAAAAJ&citation_for_view=XqVhiJQAAAAJ:u5HHmVD_uO8C
- Evaluating the Accuracy of Selected AI Tools in Identifying Methodological and Theoretical Gaps in Research Literature (2024), SDG 4, 9, 17 – https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=XqVhiJQAAAAJ&citation_for_view=XqVhiJQAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC
- Constructive Alignment In Teaching Electricity And Magnetism: Effects On Students’ Conceptual Understanding And Attitudes (2023), SDG 4, 7, 9 – https://etcor.org/storage/iJOINED/Vol.%20II(2),%20272-284.pdf
- Evaluating the Accuracy of Selected AI Tools in Identifying Methodological and Theoretical Gaps in Research Literature (2023), SDG 4, 9, 17 – https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=XqVhiJQAAAAJ&citation_for_view=XqVhiJQAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC
- A Constructivist Small-Group Learning Intervention in Thermodynamics: Effects on Students’ Conceptual Change and Attitudes (2021), SDG 4, 9 – https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=XqVhiJQAAAAJ&citation_for_view=XqVhiJQAAAAJ:u5HHmVD_uO8C
- A Constructivist Small-Group Learning Intervention in Thermodynamics: Effects on Students’ Conceptual Change and Attitudes (2019), SDG 4, 9 – https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=XqVhiJQAAAAJ&citation_for_view=XqVhiJQAAAAJ:u5HHmVD_uO8C