Utilization of Dynamic Visualization Tools: Enhancing Students’ Motivation and Engagement in Biology Education

Abstract

The recent ranking of the Philippines in the international assessments only reflects the shortcomings concerning the lack of scientific interest, instructional support, mastery of essential competencies, and the ongoing issue with the extensive use of gadgets among students. Furthermore, motivation is often overlooked, which propels engagement and influences academic performance. Thus, this research utilized Dynamic Visualization Tools (DVTs) to enhance the motivation and engagement of 30 academically low-performing Grade 9 students in biology education at Banga National High School (BNHS) academic year 2023–2024. A quasi-experimental design was used and the participants rated their motivation and engagement levels through a pre- and post-self-reported survey with a 4-point Likert scale. Results showed that utilizing DVTs improved student motivation and engagement in biology, and a strong association was found between these two variables, demonstrating how these resources enhance students’ overall learning experiences and academic success in the subject. In conclusion, DVTs are beneficial instructional tools that make students motivated and actively engaged, even with the least mastered concepts, intrinsically and effectively. All these significantly contribute to the existing body of knowledge on technology-integrated teaching strategies and therefore recommend that educational stakeholders should further apply and examine other implications of DVTs in the field of education.