The Relevance of Educational Television Episodes in Teaching Science As Viewed by Teachers in Infanta District

Mary Ann Lavilla Sarmiento

Volume : III, Issue : VI, June - 2014

The Relevance of Educational Television Episodes in Teaching Science As Viewed by Teachers in Infanta District

Mary Ann Lavilla Sarmiento

Abstract :

This study looks into the relevance of Sineskwela, a series of Educational Television Episodes used to facilitate the teaching of Science in Grade III. A total of twelve volumes of Sineskwela episodes are analyzed in terms of their relevance to the subject matter, ability to facilitate student understanding of Science concepts and learning skills, and ability to improve Science process skills. This research also examines the challenges that the 3rd Grade Science teachers encounter in the use of these Educational Television Episodes and how they manage these challenges. This study utilizes a mixed-method approach, using descriptive survey, interviews, and observation as its triangulated data gathering techniques. Having 32 respondents, this study findsthe Educational Television Episodes as useful and relevant educational tools for teaching Science Grade III as they facilitate the students� understanding of Science, improve their learning skills, and generally improved the students� Science process skills.