ABSTRACT
This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of Augmented Reality (AR) tools and worksheets on Grade 10 students' academic achievement in physics at Cabalagnan National High School. A researcher-developed 40-item test was administered to fifty-six (56) learners who were selected through random sampling technique. The learners were exposed to Augmented Reality tools and worksheets to determine their effects on their academic achievement in physics. The results showed that there was a significant improvement in learners' performance from "developing" to "approaching proficient" after exposure to both Augmented Reality tools and worksheets. Augmented Reality tools outperformed worksheets in terms of mean scores and post-test results. The Mann-Whitney U-Test confirmed a significant difference in post-test scores between the two groups. Overall, the study suggests that Augmented Reality tools can be an effective learning tool for improving academic achievement in physics.
Keywords: Augmented Reality Tool, Worksheets, Learner’s Academic Achievement in Physics
INTRODUCTION
As material living conditions improve, the secondary school students have a strong sense of self and develop cognitively quickly. The current typical classroom, however, has numerous downside, that includes a lack of regard for students' active participation in knowledge acquisition, a single teaching methodology, and a detachment from practical applications (Jinghang Hu. 2024).
To fulfill the scientific societal demands, science as a body of knowledge must advance. In Southeast Asia, science education is viewed as more crucial to modernization and national progress than any other topic. The adoption of new teaching methods and technological advancements is causing a significant shift in Philippine science education.
The rapid advancement of technology has resulted in a significant learning gap, primarily due to differences in exposure to it. Students benefit greatly from the abundance of learning resources available to them in the digital environment. Different learning resources that aid in the learning process must be made available to students.
Writing instructional materials is a crucial step in helping teachers apply effective teaching strategies. One of the most often utilized resources is a worksheet. Worksheets become a significant component of the Philippine curriculum these days. Worksheets are used by teachers to encourage active learning, and facilitate assessment. The created worksheet has a major impact on student reactions and motivation, including their ability to comprehend the content being taught (Whalen & Paez, 2021).
Despite the positive impacts, worksheets also have a downside on the academic achievement of the learners. The worksheets don't correspond with developmental stages. Worksheets as an Educational aid often focus on short-term achievement rather than long-term comprehension.
According to some academics, technology-enhanced education promotes more creative and participatory teaching and learning methods, which raises student motivation (Bursali & Yilmaz, 2019).
Augmented reality (AR) technology is revolutionizing the way we learn, offering an immersive and engaging educational experience. By leveraging the camera feature on tablets or smartphones, AR tools seamlessly merge the physical and virtual worlds, enabling users to interact with digital objects in real-time (Al-Ansi, 2023).
The increasing popularity of augmented reality tools has sparked a surge of interest in learning theories that can inform the design of effective AR-based educational experiences. These theories provide educators with valuable guidance and insights as they consider integrating AR technologies into their teaching practices (Klopfer & Squire, 2019; Li,2020).
There is an inadequate research that empirically compares the educational impacts of augmented reality (AR) technologies with the traditional teaching method of using worksheets, even though the use of AR tools to support instruction is growing in popularity. It's unknown how using this technology during the teaching and learning process impacts learners’ motivation and achievement.
The study sought to establish a learner-focused educational setting that harnesses cutting-edge technology and innovative instructional approaches to address the diverse needs and interests of high school learners through examining the efficacy of Augmented Reality tools and worksheets on high school learners achievement in physics.
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