Effect of outdoor learning inquiry-based activities on learners performance in science: A sequential explanatory design
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This study aimed to determine the effect of Outdoor Learning Inquiry-Based Activities (OLIBA) on the performance of grade 5 students in science. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was used in the study. The respondents were the 180 grade 5 students from the representative divisions in Region XI. Sixty (60) grade 5 students from each division namely Davao Occidental, Tagum City, and Davao City were considered as respondents. The study utilized two instruments; the standardized test and the researcher-developed interview guide. The statistical tools employed were Mean and standard deviation and Independent Samples t-test. The results revealed the pretest performance of the students in the experimental and control groups in the three divisions was described as fairly satisfactory. Also, the students in the experimental group demonstrated an outstanding performance in the posttest due to the use of OLIBA while the control group registered a very satisfactory performance with the use of the traditional style of teaching. The result of qualitative analysis of participant's experiences in the pretest revealed similarities in content difficulty. After the implementation of OLIBA, both pupils and teachers revealed similarities in knowledge acquired and engagement due to OLIBA.
Keywords: Inquiry-based; learners; outdoor learning; performance; sequential explanatory
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