The effect of Pomodoro technique on student Mendelian genetics concept mastery during synchronous remote learning

Christian Santiago; Melanie Gurat

doi:10.21744/irjmis.v10n4.2287

Authors

Christian Santiago
hed-csantiago@smu.edu.ph
Saint Mary's University, Philippines
Melanie Gurat Saint Mary's University, , Philippines

Keywords:

concept mastery, distance education, learning, quasi-experimental, science education

Abstract

The Pomodoro technique is a timed-based strategy used in fighting procrastination and found to increase academic performance. However, its effect on academic learning in a synchronous remote learning modality has yet to be investigated. The study used a mixed triangulation semi-experimental design using a whole sample (N=46), following all ethical equivalence procedures. The genetics concept mastery of the students was tested using a researcher-made test. ANCOVA results revealed that students taught using Pomodoro yielded significantly better concept mastery in genetics than the lecture method. This study contributes to the evaluation of one science teaching strategy compatible with remote learning modality.

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