Building the Interest of Grade Three Pupils in Science Subject Through HOOD Collaborative Approach (Helping Others Observe and Discover)

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the HOOD Collaborative Approach (Helping Others Observe and Discover) in building the interest of the grade three pupils in Science subject. According to literature review, children become engrossed in Science if they are challenged to discover the natural world through observation and discoveries in a fun enjoyable way. With this, the researcher focused on what methods can be applied appropriately in order to develop the interest of the grade three pupils in Science subject since it is their first time to deal with the subject. The proponent used data gathering method procedure through interviews, checklist, data collection and planning for data analysis with the help and cooperation extended by the Science teacher of grade three. Common teaching methods were identified to measure the level of pupils’ interest in Science. Analysis of factors revealed five reasons which affect in building pupils’ interest. The data were analyzed through weighted mean and verbal interpretation. The paper shows the effectiveness of the collaborative approach HOOD when used in Science activities will help build the interest of the grade three pupils in Science subject. This research is timely as it sought answers concerning as to how learners would develop their interest in Science considering that it is a complex and difficult subject.