Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 35 no. 2 (2025)

The Utilization of Computer Simulation in Discussing Verb-Pronoun (Pandiwa-Panghalip) Relationships: An Action Research

Elisa Tapales

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Computer Simulation is proven to maximize academic performance as it stimulates students’ interest in the subject matter. Based on the literature, there are some topics considered as difficult, especially in grammatical differences in Filipino subject in the way of delivering their content that may need to use contemporary methods and strategies – one of these topics is verb-pronoun relationships. No study focuses on how effective computer simulation is in discussing verb-pronoun relationships in Filipino. This study used a Quasi-Experimental design. The data obtained were statistically treated using a Tailed t-test to determine the significant difference. The respondents are coming from first-year college of education students with 45 counts in each group – control and experimental. This study used a purposive sampling technique. All ethical considerations were practiced making sure that results could display the reality of how effective the intervention is. Results displayed a significant difference in the experimental group using the intervention with a p-value of 0.00. Computer simulation helps make boring subjects lively and engaging as it creates interactive discussions. This study can contribute to the body of knowledge, especially in teaching Filipino subject. It is empirical that the students’ schema would be part of the study to check if it can affect their way of learning. Different strategies and methods can also be explored to test and see if these can make a significant increase in academic performance among learners of different levels.



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