Enhancing Students Performance in English 7 through Technology Aided Instruction

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Carien Morales, Cathlene Tapic, Merabil Santa Ana, Alexis Joshua D.Honrejas

Abstract

 This action research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Technology-Aided Instruction (TAI) in enhancing the academic performance of Grade 7 learners in English at Antonio C. Dagani Integrated School, Cabadbaran City, Philippines. The study employed a quantitative approach using a one-group pretest-posttest design involving 20 Grade 7 learners from the Mendel section, selected through purposive sampling. The intervention incorporated multimedia presentations, educational videos, and technology-supported learning activities to facilitate students’ understanding of English competencies and encourage active classroom participation. Data were gathered using teacher-made pretest and posttest assessments, supplemented by classroom observations and anecdotal records. Mean scores, percentages, standard deviations, and a paired-samples t-test were utilized to analyze the learners’ academic performance before and after the intervention. Findings revealed that the learners’ mean score increased from 10.85 (43.40%), interpreted as Low, in the pretest to 21.50 (86.00%), interpreted as Very High, in the posttest, representing a mean gain of 10.65 points. Furthermore, the paired-samples t-test indicated a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores, t(19) = 19.40, p < .001, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings demonstrated a substantial improvement in learners’ English performance following the implementation of Technology-Aided Instruction. Although the absence of a control group limits causal conclusions, the results suggest that integrating multimedia resources and technology-supported learning activities may contribute to improved academic achievement. The study recommends the continued integration of appropriate educational technologies in English instruction, supported by adequate instructional resources and teacher capacity development, to promote meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

Keywords

Technology-Aided Instruction, English 7, Academic Performance, Multimedia Learning, Action Research, Educational Technology

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