Effectiveness of Personalized Instruction in Enhancing Learning in Physiological Biology for Psychology Students

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of personalized instruction in teaching Physiological Biology in Psychology to BS Psychology students at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines–Taguig Campus. Recognizing that instructional materials are essential tools alongside classroom discussion, the study focused on developing materials tailored to students’ least mastered skills, as identified through a pretest. Unlike conventional instruction, the personalized approach addresses learning gaps by targeting topics that students have yet to master, ensuring that teaching is relevant and responsive to learner needs. The study employed a quantitative correlational design with 49 students as respondents, using pretest and posttest results to measure learning gains and statistical analyses—including paired t-tests and Pearson-r correlation—to determine effectiveness and relationships between instructional quality and academic performance. Findings are expected to validate the use of personalized instructional materials, enhance student learning outcomes, and align with PUP’s commitment to quality education and Sustainable Development Goals.

Personalized Instruction, Physiological Biology in Psychology

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