Philippine E-Journals

Simulation-Based Learning: Robotics Competence and Satisfaction among Grade 11 Students

Monica Kawabata | Marjorie Elambo

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The researchers wanted to determine the extent of the learning process of the Grade 11 STEM students based on the suggested competencies of the G11 Robotics syllabus and the level of satisfaction of use of the simulation- based learning tool, Tinkercad. The study is designed primarily: (1) cite the competencies of the Grade 11 Robotics subject of the Colegio’s Senior High School Department; (2) determine the perceived extent of competencies in the use of Tinkercad in terms of knowledge and skills; (3) determine the level of satisfaction in the use of Tinkercad; and lastly (4) develop a scope and sequence to support the teaching and learning process in Robotics Grade 11 using Tinkercad. The researchers conducted a survey with the use of online forms that are in checklist items for the evaluation of the respondent’s perceived extent of learning in terms of knowledge and skills obtained and their level of satisfaction in the use of Tinkercad. Results revealed that the STEM G11 Robotics subject shows that emphasis is strongly placed on the knowledge and skills competency of the subject, specifically in the skills domain. Satisfaction in the use of Tinkercad is highly evident among first time users, thus allowing Tinkercad to be an appropriate simulation-based learning tool. The researchers recommended to (1) utilize the Tinkercad simulation-based tool as a supplement in the learning- and teachingprocess, giving more emphasis on the skills domain; (2) revisit the Robotics syllabus; (3) explore other domains like the affective domain of learning; and lastly (4) determine significant difference in perceived extent of knowledge and skills acquired using Tinkercad with those who have prior knowledge versus those without