Perceptions and Preferred Teaching Methods in Physics of At-Risk Senior Students in Biliran, Philippines

Authors

  • Lucell C. Jampas Naval State University, Naval, Biliran 6543, Philippines
  • Susan S. Bentor Naval State University, Naval, Biliran 6543, Philippines
  • Francisco M. Ebio Jr Naval State University, Naval, Biliran 6543, Philippines

Keywords:

perceptions, teaching methods, Physics, at-risk students.

Abstract

The study generally aimed to find out the perceptions and preferred teaching methods in Physics of at-risk senior students in Biliran division. It utilized the qualitative-descriptive survey research design involving eight (8) Physics teachers and 434 at-risk senior students as respondents. Most at-risk senior students in Physics belonged to the normal age (15-16 years old). Generally, there were an equal number of male and female at-risk students. Most at-risk students came from a big family. With respect to educational attainment of parents, students

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Published

2016-02-16

How to Cite

C. Jampas, L., S. Bentor, S., & M. Ebio Jr, F. (2016). Perceptions and Preferred Teaching Methods in Physics of At-Risk Senior Students in Biliran, Philippines. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 25(2), 268–284. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/5176

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2016)

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