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IJARW3148
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF HANDS-ON EXPERIMENT TOWARDS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN CHEMISTRY
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| Published in: |
International Journal Of All Research Writings |
| Publisher: |
IJARW |
| ISSN: |
2582-1008 |
| Volume / Issue: |
Volume 8 Issue 1 |
| Pages: |
25
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| Published On: |
7/9/2026 8:54:24 PM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Gilbert J. Ballenas |
| Institute: |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
Co - Author Details
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| Reyzamae D. Sagandilan |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
| Rubylen Davad Granaderos |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
| Grethel Ann Sumubo Hinares |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
| Hope Maizry Davad Granaderos1 |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
| Jevie Saura Banaag |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
| Nikka Rodrigo De La Cruz |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
| Jade Fuentes Dicipulo |
Don Carlos Polytechnic College |
Abstract
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Education |
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hands-on experiments, critical thinking skills, chemistry education, student perceptions, correlation analysis |
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This study investigated the relationship between students' perceptions of hands-on experiments and critical thinking skills in Chemistry among 132 Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Science students (2nd and 3rd years) at Don Carlos Polytechnic College during school year 2025-2026. Employing a quantitative correlational design, data were collected via validated surveys: the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) for perceptions across five sub-scales (interest, perceived competence, effort, felt pressure, valuing) and a Bloom's Taxonomy-based instrument for critical thinking across six domains (remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, creating). Descriptive statistics analyzed means with qualitative ratings, while Pearson correlation examined relationships between variables. Findings revealed strong positive perceptions of hands-on experiments, particularly valuing their relevance and the effort they inspire, coupled with robust self-assessed critical-thinking abilities, especially in higher-order skills such as creating and evaluating. A significant, moderate positive correlation emerges between these perceptions and the development of critical thinking, affirming hands-on activities as vital for shifting from passive learning to active inquiry in chemistry education and supporting the alternative hypothesis of a significant relationship, which is hereby accepted. These results underscore the pivotal role of hands-on experiments in enhancing students' critical thinking skills in Chemistry, aligning with constructivist theories that emphasize active, inquiry-based learning. Practical implications include integrating more experiential activities into science teacher training curricula to foster higher-order thinking, such as problem-solving and evaluation, thereby bridging theory-practice gaps in BSED programs. Recommendations involve faculty development workshops on hands-on pedagogy and resource allocation for lab materials. Future research could explore causal links using quasi-experimental designs, examine mediating factors such as prior knowledge, or extend the findings to other STEM disciplines and larger multi-institutional samples. |
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IEEE
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Gilbert J. Ballenas, Reyzamae D. Sagandilan, Rubylen Davad Granaderos, Grethel Ann Sumubo Hinares, Hope Maizry Davad Granaderos1, Jevie Saura Banaag, Nikka Rodrigo De La Cruz, Jade Fuentes Dicipulo, "STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF HANDS-ON EXPERIMENT TOWARDS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN CHEMISTRY", International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 15-39, 2026.
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MLA
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Gilbert J. Ballenas, Reyzamae D. Sagandilan, Rubylen Davad Granaderos, Grethel Ann Sumubo Hinares, Hope Maizry Davad Granaderos1, Jevie Saura Banaag, Nikka Rodrigo De La Cruz, Jade Fuentes Dicipulo "STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF HANDS-ON EXPERIMENT TOWARDS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN CHEMISTRY." International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol 8, no. 1, 2026, pp. 15-39.
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APA
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Gilbert J. Ballenas, Reyzamae D. Sagandilan, Rubylen Davad Granaderos, Grethel Ann Sumubo Hinares, Hope Maizry Davad Granaderos1, Jevie Saura Banaag, Nikka Rodrigo De La Cruz, Jade Fuentes Dicipulo (2026). STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF HANDS-ON EXPERIMENT TOWARDS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN CHEMISTRY. International Journal Of All Research Writings,
8(1), 15-39.
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