Contextualized 7Taps Microlearning Modules for Enhancing Metacognitive Skills of Grade 11 Students

In recent years, educational institutions had increasingly adopted various technological
tools to facilitate learning, improve engagement, and promote self-directed learning. This study
contributed valuable insights into how the Grade 11 students' metacognitive skills can be enhanced
to improve their educational outcomes. Specifically, utilizing contextualized 7taps Microlearning
Modules in Practical Research 1 subject. This quantitative quasi- experimental study focused
primarily on investigating the utilization of contextualized 7taps microlearning modules to enhance
the metacognitive skills of grade 11 students at Bigaa Integrated National High School. The
participants were 30 learners from 11- TVL, specifically 15 students from the HE strand and 15
students from the ICT strand. These learners utilized the tablets provided by the school and the local
government of Cabuyao City. Both the control and experimental groups initially showed
"Unsatisfactory" performance in Practical Research 1, highlighting the need for instructional
support. After the intervention, both groups improved to a "Satisfactory" level, with the
experimental group (using 7Taps) performing slightly better. However, the difference between the
two groups was not statistically significant. Despite this, the study confirmed that both traditional
and microlearning methods effectively improved research skills. The 7Taps platform offered a self
paced, engaging way for students to reflect and build metacognitive strategies. The study
emphasized the role of digital tools in enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and research
literacy. It concluded with a call for further research on the long-term impact of microlearning, the
most effective digital tools, and the necessary teacher training to fully leverage technology in
research instruction.