Unveiling the Depth of Grade 10 Students^ Conceptual Understanding of Environmental Hormones: A Foundation for Crafting Infographics Vincent Polvoriza (a*), Jose B. Ballesteros (b)
a. School of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City, 4431, Philippines
b. Faculty, University of Saint Anthony-School of Graduate Studies and Research, Iriga City, 4431, Philippines
Abstract
The researchers understand the critical necessity to investigate environmental hormones or endocrine disruptors in their capacity as science educators. It is anticipated that by including environmental hormones in scientific lessons, students will have a deeper comprehension of how these hormones affect the human population.
The purpose of this study is to raise the conceptual knowledge of environmental hormones among Grade 10 students, which will serve as the foundation for creating infographics that will serve as learning aids.
The study found that Grade 10 pupils in a public school in the Philippines have a conceptual understanding of environmental hormones that is below mastery level. This was determined using the descriptive-developmental research method. Additionally, learning supplements are necessary and useful in closing comprehension gaps. According to the study^s findings, infographics can be used as an alternative to traditional teaching methods to help students understand scientific subjects that can be challenging to understand, like ^environmental hormones.^
Decision-making bodies and other education experts could think about undertaking more thorough assessment of the usage of infographics in actual classroom settings, given their widespread acceptability and use as learning aids.
Keywords: Environmental Hormones, Level of conceptual understanding, infographics, supplemental instructional material
