EFFECTUALITY OF COMIC STRIP AS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL TO THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN SCIENCE 8 CONCEPTS
Open Access
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject Field:Science Education
Downloads:1986
Publish Date:October 5, 2021 8:00 pm
Views:1009
Volume:86, Issue: 1, October, 2021
Subject:Education
Pages:69-73
Abstract
The study was carried out to evaluate the effectuality of developed comic strips as an instructional material for teaching specific concepts in science 8; the digestive system. In particular, the aim of the study is to analyze the effects of the evaluation ratings of the comic strips produced and the effect of its implementation. It also assessed the view of respondents on the use of developed comic strips to strengthen their skills in the science process. It also examines the significant difference between the respondents' academic performances when supported by created comic strips. The primary instrument of the study was the existing comic strip rubrics and survey questionnaire. These instruments have been tested by different experts. The results show that the validated comic strip is identified by the experts as appropriate and commendable. The achievement of the respondents has improved substantially. The participants strongly agree on the usefulness of developed comic strips in the teaching of digestive system concept. There is a substantial gap between the respondents' academic success using established comic strips and conventional approaches. In teaching the digestive system, the developed comic strip is appropriate to use as a material and greatly enhanced the respondents' efficiency.