Students’ Performance, Satisfaction, and Experiences in Graphic Organizer Integrated Online Instruction of Astronomy

This quasi-experimental study determined Graphic Organizer Integrated Online Instruction’s effectiveness in understanding astronomy concepts. Three groups of Secondary Science Education students from a state university in Central Visayas, Philippines, were exposed to text, both text and graphic organizers, and the latter only. Study findings revealed that students across the three groups obtained above-average performances and improved performance; these groups also showed no significant difference in the improved performance. Using graphic organizers yielded high retention and satisfaction among the students, as they were immersed in visual-verbal instruction, a valuable learning scaffold, and a fun experience. In conclusion, the use of Graphic Organizer Integrated Online Instruction was effective in improving student performance, retention, and learning experiences. Integrating these visual tools in online instruction is highly recommended for use at the undergraduate level in the new normal

Predictors of Chemistry Learning Among First Year University Students

Early diagnosis of prevailing factors that either promote or impede learning is necessary in order to minimize problems in chemistry instruction and overall student performance. Extracted from reports on various factors affecting the teaching and learning of Chemistry, this study draws out determinants that affect first year university students’ achievement in chemistry courses. Using descriptivecorrelational research, university students (n= 253) were surveyed using a checklist instrument (CKI = 0.70) to determine the factors that influenced their Chemistry learning. Multiple regression analysis revealed five determinants that significantly correlated with their achievement in this course namely, high school chemistry grade, parents' educational attainment, books, type of school enrolled, and fire extinguishers. A supportive learning environment along with other motivational factors can help underprepared students to be academically successful even in the most challenging course like Chemistry