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Using TikTok Application in Teaching “Light Energy” in Year 5 Science Classroom
Amyzee Roberd

Last modified: 2021-10-12

Abstract


To eliminate rote learning in primary Science and to divert students from seeing rote learningas the only way out of it is the main objective of this research. By exploring the versatilityoffered by social media such as TikTok, it is hoped that this may be seen as an alternative tohelp primary Science teachers to opt for this to create an enjoyable, fun yet meaningfullearning experience for students. TikTok is very relevant to our young generations nowadaysthat taking advantage of this relevance of the application may be the wisest way tomanipulate the application for educational purposes. Through the young generations’interests towards TikTok, logically, it is possible to instill interest towards Science. Teacherscould use TikTok to show the ‘fun’ side of learning Science. There are vast number ofpedagogies could be made through the utilisation of TikTok in teaching and learning. Thisresearch managed to show an increment of students’ test scores. At the same time, students’views on the usage of TikTok were found to be weighing more on the positive aspect of it.Engagement levels of students as a whole through the intervention lessons were also found tobe on a quite promising level. It is hoped that more teachers could use TikTok in theirteaching and for students’ learning. This is also indirectly raising awareness to studentsregarding the use of gadgets and social media namely TikTok, is not merely for leisure andfor escapism but also it could be educationally fulfilling and interesting.

Keywords


TikTok; Social Media Learning; Primary Science; Action Research