Development and Acceptability of Early Childhood M
Quantitative
Year: 2024
Authors: Hannah Sophia D.R. Samson, Ivy Jane A. Abaño, Divi
Abstract
Despite its long-standing presence in educational theory, cooperative learning has not achieved the same widespread adoption as differentiated instruc... Despite its long-standing presence in educational theory, cooperative learning has not achieved the same widespread adoption as differentiated instruction or blended learning. This approach involves students working together in small groups to achieve shared learning objectives, contrasting with traditional lecture-based methods. With this, the researcher aimed to create an environment that fosters collaboration, shared responsibility, and effective communication among young learners. Using a quantitative comparative research design, the researchers distributed questionnaires to two-hundred-one (201) daycare centers in both District 1 and District 2 in the City of Antipolo. The questionnaire assessed various factors such as educator perceptions, student engagement, and the overall effectiveness of the cooperative learning module.
Findings reveal that there is a typical gender distribution in early childhood education settings, where female educators dominate. Additionally, results indicated that the cooperative learning module significantly improved both academic performance and social skills among young learners. The consistent high ratings across these factors suggest that the module is well-designed to meet the educational needs of young learners, fostering both academic and social development. It was also revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in the acceptability ratings among the five factors evaluated in the study, including educator satisfaction, student engagement, resource adequacy, implementation ease, and overall effectiveness.
The results indicate that the observed differences among group means are not due to chance, suggesting that the respondents perceive the various components of the cooperative learning module differently. This study contributes to the understanding of effective integration of the learning module toward teaching. Further, it enhances the educational climate by promoting a collaborative learning environment among students. These findings underscore the potential benefits of cooperative learning in early childhood education and provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to implement such approaches.
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