Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the experiences in using visualization tools in printed modules and their relationship to the conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills of thirty Grade 12 learners under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand at a private school in Iloilo City. An Electromagnetism Conceptual Understanding Test (ECUT), Electromagnetism Problem-Solving Test (EPST), and Visualization Experience Questionnaire (VEQ) were made, validated, and tested for reliability. The instruments were rated highly valid, with the ECUT and VEQ having reliability indexes of 0.853 and 0.889, respectively. The results of the study revealed that learners had high visualization experience. The learners were at the Developing level as regards their conceptual understanding and in the Approaching Proficiency level as regards their problem-solving skills. In problem-solving, learners can easily identify the given quantities and write the correct formula but struggle in drawing illustrations. There is no significant relationship between the learners’ visualization experience and conceptual understanding and their visualization experience and problem-solving skills. Learners’ higher exposure to different visualization tools does not mean improved conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. There is, however, a significant positive relationship between conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills, which means better conceptual understanding equates to better problem-solving performance. Exposing learners to several problem-solving activities may help improve their conceptual understanding of the topics. These results were the basis for developing sample lesson plans in electromagnetism that incorporated a good pedagogical framework for using visualization tools to effectively develop learners’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.
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Stephan Jade D. Navarro, University of the Philippines, Philippines
Chive G. Gabasa, West Visayas State University, Philippines
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Conference: IICE2025
Stream: Adult
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Navarro S., & Gabasa C. (2025) Visualization Experience, Conceptual Understanding, and Problem-Solving Skills of Modular Distance Learning (MDL) Learners in Electromagnetism ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 45-52) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2025.4
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2025.4
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