World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology

*Jessie Nigparanon, Ph.D

ABSTRACT

The implementation of new curriculum in the educational system and the demand to produce a workforce that is responsive to the needs of the industry has become much more complicated with the entry of students who are considered as digital natives. Thus, there is a need for teachers' inventiveness in developing instructional materials that can provide real industrial set-up into a classroom setting. In response to the demands of learning in the digital age, the researcher developed a trainer called ?Mobile Mechatronics System Trainer? which is a stand-alone, integrated technology containing multi-types of industrial sensors, pneumatic control unit, motor control unit, and programmable logic controller. It aimed to assess the performance of the trainer and ascertain its effectiveness as a learning tool for instruction. The study was conducted at Bohol Island State University Main Campus, Tagbilaran City during the Academic Year 2019-2020. The study employed the experimental method of research. The results revealed that the performance of the trainer was found to be functional and operates to its optimum capability. As to its effectiveness, it was found out that there was a significant increase in the students? performance after being exposed to the trainer. This was noticeable in the post-skill test results wherein they obtained higher ratings in comparison to their pre-skill test results. Based on the results of the study, the researcher highly recommends the use of Mobile Mechatronics System Trainer in electrical technology and engineering laboratories and community-based training as an instructional tool for developing competencies in automation.

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