The Effectiveness of Visual Alternative Module to Facilitate Science Teacher's Teaching Process in Boosting Orang Asli Student's Interest toward Science Subject

Abstract

The effectiveness of the teaching and learning process is determined by its execution of teaching aids. Since it is vital for teachers to accept individuality and different ways of students' learning styles, more flexible and tailored teaching aids should be presented. Failing to do so will jeopardise students' interest in learning, especially in a complex subject with a minority group of students. Thus, the study aims to delve into perceptions on the effectiveness of a developed visual alternative module as a teaching aid for science teachers in stimulating Orang Asli student's interest toward science subjects. The study employed a qualitative research method where data were collected through a semi-structured interview with five Science teachers who teach Orang Asli students in Pahang, a state in Malaysia. The findings show that hands-on activity, experimentation, and technology integration are key approaches in increasing Orang Asli students’ engagement, attention, and interest toward science subjects. It could also be concluded that presenting simple and clear visuals of teaching aids is an important factor in developing a visual alternative module. The study provides a guide for the Ministry of Education, teacher's training institutions, educational technologists, instructional designers and teachers in providing quality education through visual and technological integration, especially in the Science subject area.