V. RESEARCH DESIGN
A descriptive qualitative method of research was utilized
with second year engineering students at Mapua Institute of
Technology first quarter of SY 2009-2010. It investigated the
qualitative descriptions and characteristics of the groups under
study and looked into the conditions that existed, the practices
that prevailed and the beliefs that were going on in teaching
the basic courses. It also included the causes and effects that
influenced the subjects’ feelings due to the conditions,
practices and beliefs involved in the teaching-learning process.
VI. RESERCH INSTRUMENTS
There were two instruments used in the study; the rating
scale and the survey questionnaire. The rating scale was
utilized to find relevant information on the perceived changes
in the behavior and learning of the students as they moved
from one phase to the next. The survey questionnaire was
utilized to look into the degree of influence of the teaching
technique on the learning attitude and behavior of students