LIGHTING SYSTEM AND AIRCONDITIONING INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINER FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

This study determined the level of acceptability and efficiency of the automotive trainer  system as instructional device as evaluated by the automotive instructors and students of Palompon Institute of Technology. Specifically, this study looked into the technical requirements in the construction of the device as to planning and designing, assembling, and installation of components; the level of acceptability and efficiency of the device in terms of design, adaptability and safety measures; the level of performance of students; and, the suggestions and recommendations to improve the trainer. This study employed a descriptive research design using the survey method. Survey questionnaire were used in gathering the necessary data. The major findings of the study are: In terms of acceptability, the respondents rated all components of the device in terms of design, adaptability and safety measures as highly acceptable and highly efficient. In terms of students’ performance on the fourteen competencies, the trainer was highly acceptable and highly efficient in improving their competencies. It can be concluded that the automotive instructors and students of Palompon Institute of technology had evaluated the automotive lighting system trainer as highly acceptable and highly efficient to be used as an automotive instructional device. It was recommended that the manual for the Trainer be used as an instructional device in automotive classes.