Effectiveness of the improvised logic gates simulator in basic digital electronics instruction

Abstract

This study was conducted at Caraga State University—Cabadbaran Campus, particularly in the College of Industrial Technology and Teacher Education, Electronics Technology Area. It aimed at determining the effectiveness of the improvised logic gates simulator as an instructional device in basic digital electronics instruction to enhance the teaching-learning process. Effectiveness of the simulator was evaluated using the experimental method of research through the administration of pre-test and post-test to both the controlled group and experimental groups. Fourteen students were utilised as the experimental group and 14 were used as the controlled group. The experimental group was taught with the aid of the simulator, while the controlled group was taught using the traditional method of teaching. T-test result shows that there is a significant mean difference between the performance test results of the experimental and controlled groups. The findings proved that the improvised logic gates simulator is an effective instructional device to simulate logic operations

Keywords: Digital electronics, effectiveness, experimental method, improvised instructional device, logic gates, improved performance, simulator