Design and development of electrahouse simulator for enhancing practical skills acquisition in basic electrical wiring: a design-based research (dbr) study/
Charles Ian Tuibeo, Cris Loyd TJ Quilatan, Jayvher Andrew Caligagan, Jordanes Yvonne Adelaide Javate, and Pia Lauren Orbista.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xi, 134pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College Of Industrial Education.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate the ElectraHouse simulator to enhance the practical skills acquisition of students in basic electrical wiring. The research addressed the challenges faced by students in acquiring hands-on skills in the Industrial Education and Technical-Vocational Teacher Education programs at the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila. A total of 145 participants, including 3rd and 4th-year BSIE-IA and BTVTED-ET students, teachers, and electrical experts, were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and a Likert-scale survey questionnaire. Employing a Design-Based Research (DBR) approach within a Mixed-Method framework, the study was conducted in four phases. Phase 1 involved problem exploration and identification, which revealed significant challenges such as gaps in knowledge and understanding, limited practical skills, resource constraints, and difficulties with diagram instructions. It also identified essential features of effective instructional tools, including safety, user-friendliness, practical application, instructional support, learning simplification, and interactivity. Phase 2 focused on the design and development of the ElectraHouse simulator, which included components such as a roof, ceiling, wall panel, electrical wiring system, interior wall, downsized furniture, frame, cabinet, drawers, and wheels. Phase 3, iterative testing, refinement, and evaluation, incorporated expert feedback, emphasizing modularity, flexibility in wiring connections, non-fixed components, and proper labeling. Evaluation
vi indicated that the simulator was highly acceptable in terms of usability, transportability, aesthetics, and safety. Phase 4 synthesized the design principles derived from the study, including user-centered design, alignment with Kolb's experiential learning theory, realism and practical relevance, modularity, scalability, flexibility, and comprehensive design. The study concluded that the ElectraHouse simulator significantly improves students' hands-on learning experiences and is a highly acceptable instructional tool. It is recommended that training be conducted for its effective use and that the simulator be regularly integrated into basic electrical wiring instruction.