Consumer Physics-Enhanced Lesson Exemplars (CoPLE) for Junior High Schools

Abstract

Using the descriptive research design employing the Research and Development (R&D) methodology, this study developed Consumer Physics-enhanced Lesson Exemplars (CoPLE) for Junior High School based on a survey on the level of knowledge on Consumer Physics of 58 purposively chosen Science teachers in Schools Division of Ilocos Norte (SDOIN) using an expert-validated questionnaire on the level of knowledge on Consumer Physics administered via Google form. An adapted validation tool was also used for the evaluation of CoPLE by Physics and Instructional Material development experts.Results of the survey show that the teachers are knowledgeable on Consumer Physics along the following topics which obtained the lowest ratings: Interference and Diffraction; Refraction; Effect of Temperature on Speed of Sound; Charging processes; and Work, Power, and Energy. Hence, they were considered in the development of the CoPLE. The CoPLE is a teaching resource material that highlights the integration of consumer context in Physics education to encourage meaningful learning, a holistic education perspective, and self-motivation. It contains a Teaching Plan (TP) and Learner’s Material (LM). Results of the experts’ evaluation show that the CoPLE’s content quality is valid in terms of content and design. Hence, CoPLE is recommended to be used and adapted for instruction in teaching Junior High School Physics to enhance students’ scientific literacy, lessen the layer of abstraction of Physics concepts, accelerate the academic development of students, and improve students’ engagement in Science classes.