Home⇛International Journal of Academic and Practical Research⇛vol. 3 no. 1 (2024)

Revolutionizing Science Education: Assessing Students’ Attitude and Critical Thinking Skills towards Computer-Assisted Instruction

Margerie H. Concha | Alrien Jane A. Martinez | Arman P. Nuezca

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The study generally aimed to investigate the level of attitude and critical thinking skills of the students exposed to computer-assisted instruction (CAI). A validated and adapted survey questionnaire was utilized in gathering data among the Grade 10 junior high school science students of Banlag Integrated School. Thetotal enumeration sampling technique was used in determining the participants of the study. The researchers employed a descriptive-correlational research design in carrying out the investigation. Quantitative data were analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics and Pearson-R correlation. The results of the study revealed that the students have a moderately positive attitude towardscience with the use of CAI. Furthermore, the students have moderately high critical thinking skills in the following constructs: engagement, cognitive maturity, and innovativeness. Likewise, the results show a correlation value of r=0.679 (p<0.01), indicating a highly significant correlation between the students’ attitudeand critical thinking skills when students are exposed to CAI. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that educators may consider the use of digitized multimedia instructions such as interactive computer simulations or using augmented reality applications in teaching science and other related disciplines since the current investigation found that it develops students’ critical thinking skills and promotes positive attitudes towards the subject.



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