Ronald D. Artillero (Author)
Abstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Science Webtoon Animated Page (SWAP) as an instructional tool in enhancing the least learned competencies in Physical Science among Grade 12 students. A total of 72 purposively selected participants were involved in the study and were divided into four groups following the Solomon four-group experimental design, ensuring both the internal and external validity of the results. The independent variable in the study was the mode of instruction. The control groups received traditional instruction using Self-Learning Modules (SLMs), while the experimental groups were taught using the SWAP intervention. The dependent variable was the pupils’ performance in Physical Science, focusing particularly on their least learned competencies as determined through prior diagnostic assessments. Pretest results revealed that both the control and experimental groups began with a low level of competency. However, posttest results demonstrated significant improvement in all groups, with the experimental groups achieving markedly higher levels of performance, classified as very high, compared to the high competency level attained by the control groups. Students in the posttest-only groups reflected a similar trend, where those exposed to SWAP outperformed their counterparts who underwent conventional instruction. Statistical analyses confirmed that the differences in posttest scores between the control and experimental groups were significant, thereby validating the effectiveness of the SWAP intervention. Both the control and experimental groups showed notable gains from pretest to posttest, with the experimental group demonstrating a greater magnitude of improvement. In addition to the quantitative results, qualitative observations revealed that students in the experimental groups exhibited increased motivation, engagement, and enthusiasm, as shown through active classroom participation and positive feedback. The reduced variation in posttest scores among the experimental group further suggests that SWAP provided a more consistent, interactive, and engaging learning experience, making science concepts more relatable, accessible, and easier to understand. Overall, the findings affirm that the Science Webtoon Animated Page (SWAP) is an effective and innovative instructional tool for addressing performance gaps in Physical Science, particularly in tackling learners’ least learned competencies in the senior high school curriculum.
Keywords: Science Webtoon Animated Page (SWAP), least learned competencies, Physical Science performance
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0403425
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Artillero, R. D. (2025). Effect of SWAP (Science Webtoon Animated Page) on enhancing the least learned competencies in Physical Science among Grade 12 Senior High School students. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 4 (3), 4570-4582. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0403425
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