Designing an innovative teaching device for the secondary education

Abstract

The study determine the utilization and effectiveness of the research-based innovative teaching devices in the Schools Division of Camarines Norte to provide an inventory of available research-based innovative teaching devices developed in the Division as to physical component, special features and mechanics of its utilization; determine the degree of utilization of the said teaching devices as assessed by the teachers along functionality, flexibility, support to teaching, technical considerations, and engagement and interactions of the user; determine the extent of effectiveness of the said teaching devices as assessed by the jurors as to scope, delivery of instruction, appropriateness of the content, and layout and presentation; and determine the experiences and challenges in the utilization of the said teaching devices. The developed research-based innovative teaching devices utilized by the teachers were moderately functional, flexible, supported teaching, considered technical aspects, and ensured the engagement and interaction of the user to a moderate extent only. Along with scope, delivery of instruction, and appropriateness of the content, layout, and presentation, the teaching devices were found to be effective to a moderate extent; thus, their effectiveness moderately contributes to the enhancement of the competencies, skills, and abilities of the students. The inclusion of learning activities suited to the learners that could be utilized by the teachers and students is being suggested. Enhancement training and the allocation of funds to sustain the implementation of the study are necessary to motivate teachers to do research and innovation.