Development and Evaluation of Grade 4 Printed and Digitized Reading Materials on Topic Light, Heat and Sound

2024-08-13T19:56:20+07:00

The aim of this research is to create engaging and informative printed and digitized reading materials for the fourth-grade level regarding Light, Heat, and Sound based on the DepEd curriculum and learners’ materials. The methodology adheres to the ADDIE model with 10 sample respondents as try-out implementation. The developed materials comprised three stories and were evaluated with a DepEd rubric for General Reference Material. The material was further subjected to a readability test that provided reading ease and grade level. The final version of the reading material was converted to a digital form with audio components. The digital version was uploaded to an unlisted YouTube channel for easy dissemination. Based on the evaluation, the average rating is 4.875 on the general reference which translates to “excellent”. On the readability, the two stories achieved a reading ease of 87.8 which is appropriate for 8-9 years old. Its average grade level is 3.1 which is consistent with the target learners. Post-intervention yielded an average of 93% which corresponds to “outstanding”. The study concludes that it is highly possible to create reading material that embeds specific science learning content.

Development of Virtual Exchange-Learning Management System Platform Combined with Challenge-Based Learning on the Topic of Education Leadership and Disruption in the Digital Era

2024-08-13T09:22:44+07:00

The objectives of this research were to 1) design and create, test, use and evaluate a Virtual Exchange (VE) - Learning Management System (LMS) platform combined with challenge-based learning on the topic of Education Leadership and Disruption in the Digital Era; and 2) propose a VE-LMS platform combined with challenge-based learning management platform developed. This research is research and development. The sample group consisted of 34 graduate students in the master of education program at Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin in the academic year 2024. The target group is ten experts in ICT systems and educational innovations. The research method consisted of four steps: 1) analysis of user requirement, 2) system design and development, 3) usability testing and evaluation, and 4) improving system performance. Quantitative data analysis by using statistical packages to show mean and standard deviation. The qualitative data analysis was used content analysis. The research results were as follows: 1) VE-LMS platform developed uses a DBLC development process. Experimenting with the operational system for graduate learning involves learning alongside digital technology with a simple implementation. Students have a highest level of satisfaction with the platform that is evolving, and 2) This system has a structure that consists of a website, lecturer and student database, knowledge record and exchange, knowledge assessment, discussion board, download documents, related case studies, pictures and videos demonstration of various activities. In addition, the platform will provide students with practical skills in learning Education Leadership and Disruption in the Digital Era. In addition, the platform equips graduate students with practical skills to learn about education leadership in order to improve the quality of education management to be efficient and effective.

International Journal of Science Education and Teaching

Development and Evaluation of Grade 4 Printed and Digitized Reading Materials on Topic Light, Heat and Sound

Development of Virtual Exchange-Learning Management System Platform Combined with Challenge-Based Learning on the Topic of Education Leadership and Disruption in the Digital Era