Promoting physics in action thru “Laro Ng Lahi-Based” physics activities
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Culture and game-based physics activities are anticipated to promote active and fun learning of physics concepts. The study features non-conventional design and development of physics activities using traditional Filipino games also known as “Laro ng Lahi”. These non-conventional processes in the development comprise literature reviews, document analyses, and interviews. The eight developed “Laro ng Lahi”-based physics activities are presented as activity pack intended for highschool physics and introductory physics students. Key features of these activities include standard and synchronized rules and game mechanics, aligned and matched competencies in the K+12 science curriculum, inclination to student conceptual development, penchant for the preservation of Filipino culture and traditions, comprehensible texts and procedures and use of locally-available or indigenous materials. Results of the development study show that the “Laro ng Lahi”-based physics activities are content valid based on expert ratings (4.74 out of 5) with moderate to substantial agreement for the inter-rater reliability and an excellent over-all reliability index (0.90) suggesting a good and standard supplementary and support material for classroom use and for a wider goal of promoting active physics learning – Physics in Action.
Keywords: Laro ng Lahi, culture-based, game-based, physics activities, material development
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