Home-Based Learning Interventions of Science Teachers in the Absence of Laboratory Experiments

Abstract

The research aimed to determine the learning interventions of science teachers in the absence of laboratory experiments during pandemic which is vital to teachers and learners. A semi-structured in-depth clinical interview was performed which involved direct questioning using open-ended and/or probing questions and the observations of the Science teachers regarding their learning. It was conducted at Notre Dame of Midsayap College to Science teachers that was currently teaching in this institution. In gathering data, researchers used convenience sampling method based on the participants’ availability and their in-depth interview responses were collected from six science teachers. Findings revealed that science teachers used home-based experimentations as learning interventions. Science teachers find it more convenient to have home-based experimentation because the materials are easy to find in their homes. However, internet connection and availability of the materials are most common problem as the teachers did the home-based experiment. Therefore the researchers concluded that the participants of this study used home-based experiment in teaching science during in the absence of laboratory activities. It significantly impacts to the teachers as their interventions to provide quality education to the learners.