Development and Validation of IMLMs for Teaching and Learning STEM in Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines

This research sought to develop and validate contextualized interactive multimedia learning modules (CIMLMs) for the teaching and learning of STEM in higher education in the Philippines. The development of the modules involved five phases – Phase 1: Understanding the problem and needs; Phase 2: Designing the content of the modules; Phase 3: Building the multimedia assets and interactivity; Phase 4: Testing and evaluating the CIMLMs; and Phase 5: Improving the CIMLMs – iterative redesign. Findings show that the CIMLMs that were developed and validated contribute to an overall inclusive STEM learning environment in which students feel equally valued. The activities in the CIMLMs suit all ability and needs of the learners. Hence, the CIMLMs help enhance student learning by making the learners more engaged while at the same time facilitating a technology-enhanced learning (TEL) experience. The CIMLMs are preferred by most students. HEIs may provide a variety of options for TEL, hence, probably there is a need to train or educate teachers on the use of CIMLMs to maximize its potentials as teaching materials for STEM teachers and as learning resources for STEM learners.