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Level of Effectiveness of Inquiry Approach in Teaching Science in Grades III-VI in Pagbilao District

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Subject Research in Early Childhood Education

by:

Menchie M. MaghirangMarch 2015

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis hereto entitled:

Level of Effectiveness of Inquiry Approach in Teaching Science in Grades III-VI in Pagbilao Districtprepared and submitted by Maghirang, Menchie M. in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the subject Research in Early Childhood Education, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.

MAYREJUN MACAYAN, MA.ED

Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of _____________ on ________________________.

MARY ANN GUIANG, MA.EDChairman

MARK LESTER BUHAT, MA. EDMember

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research in Early Childhood Education

TITLE: LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS OF INQUIRY APPROACH IN TEACHING SCIENCE IN GRADES III-VI IN PAGBILAO DISTRICTAUTHOR: MAGHIRANG, MENCHIE M. COURSE: BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONSCHOOL: CVE COLLEGES INCORPORATEDADVISER: MS.MAYREJUN P. MACAYANDATE: MARCH 2015AbstractThe descriptive survey method of research was utilized in the study to assess and determine the level of effectiveness of inquiry approach in teaching science in grades III-VI. This research aimed to study the level of effectiveness of inquiry approach in teaching science in grades III-VI in Pagbilao District. Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions (1.) What is the level of effectiveness of inquiry approach in teaching science in grades III-VI in terms of: a. classroom management, academic performance, (2.) What are the perceptions of the teacher respondents on the importance using inquiry approach in teaching science III-VI. The data revealed that: Majority of the respondents agreed that, it helps to develops critical thinking among students, it encourages student hands on experiences which are beneficial for their learning, It provide opportunities for interaction, participation, and the active demonstration in the classroom, It helps students understand how to identify problems, autonomously seek answers, and develop and verify solutions. That, Majority of the respondents agreed that it enhances students learning achievement, it helps students familiarize themselves with ongoing experiments, and it made the students in getting high grades during examination. That, Majority of the respondents agreed that it made the students in getting high grades during examination, it helps to generate new ideas in teaching science, expands teachers knowledge of science concepts. These statements are all about the teachers perception using inquiry approach in teaching science in grades III-VI. Based from the conclusion the researchers come up with the following recommendations: For the science teachers, they should provide materials that can be use during experiment. Provide more materials for the activities and encourage them to ask questions. Then, the teacher must assist with this by scaffolding the questioning process through modeling provocative open questions to students in order to become more critical thinkers. Provide more experiments in theclassroomforhands-on learning so that the student can participate in the classroom discussion. Researcher also recommends to teachers to continue using inquiry approach in order to get high scores during examination.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The author wishes to extend her profound, sincerest and deep appreciation for the following persons who in one way or another contributed to success of her research.To Ms. Mayrejun Macayan, her adviser for her valuable suggestions, encouragement and comments for the development of this research;To her beloved parent, brothers and sister for their moral support and prayers;To her classmates and friends for their encouragement and prayers that made this study possible.Totherespondents,fortheirtimeandcooperationinansweringourquestionnaires honestly and to their hospitality to the researcher.Lastly, to the Lord God Almighty for giving her the courage and confidence to face all challenges encountered towards the completion of her work.

M.M.M

DEDICATION

To my family, I would like to offer my deepest devotion for they had given me more than whatI wanted. Theyhad always beeninstrumental inmy success. They are the reasons of my existence. To my friends, I would like to share my success for aspiring me to make the study possible. To all my classmates and loved one for giving me the inspiration to handle difficulties while conducting this study. Lastly, to Almighty God, for giving me the talent, strength. Ibelieve that all the best things that happen to us come from Him. We just want to giveback a little of the best in us.

M.M.M