Authors : Romel D. Sanidad; Dennis E. Alopo-Op

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun1431

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Abstract : This research investigates the effect of using electrical mock-ups in Grade 9 classrooms as a strategy to improve the learning and teaching process in Electrical Technology. Hands-on learning methods are crucial in technical education, exposing students to experience that supports theoretical understanding. Through the inclusion of electrical mock-ups in teaching, students experience experiential learning that enhances their understanding, problem-solving skills, and overall performance. This study investigates the efficiency of mock-ups in enhancing student participation, knowledge retention, and skill acquisition. The research assesses, through surveys, observations, and performance tests, how mock-ups make teaching a more engaging and effective process. The outcomes seek to offer teachers an insight into the effective incorporation of mock-ups into pedagogical approaches for better educational results in electrical technology.

Keywords : Mock-ups, Educational Tools, Advanced Electrical Tools, Electrical Technology.

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