2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 9
Available Online: 20 May 2025
Author/s:
Aliaga, Jay Mark D.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines (aliaga.jmark12@gmail.com)
Aliaga, Michael D.*
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines (mike_aliaga@nvsu.edu.ph)
Maur, Arnulfo W.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines (awm@yahoo.com)
Abstract:
This study aimed to develop a Plate and Pipe Welding Positioner as an instructional innovation to enhance students’ welding competencies in the course Fundamentals of Welding Design and Facilities, specifically within the domain of welding and fabrication technology. The objectives of the study were threefold: (1) to design and fabricate a low-cost, functional welding positioner; (2) to assess its level of acceptability in terms of design, functionality, cost-effectiveness, and safety as evaluated by both students and industry/academic experts; and (3) to determine whether a significant difference exists between the evaluations of students and experts regarding the developed instructional device. The study utilized a quantitative descriptive research design and involved two groups of respondents—15 faculty experts and 15 welding students. Data were collected through a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed using weighted mean and independent sample t-test. Results revealed the following mean scores: 3.79 for design, 3.80 for functionality, 3.68 for cost-effectiveness, and 3.83 for safety—yielding a grand mean of 3.78, which falls under the highly acceptable category. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between the evaluations of the two respondent groups, suggesting a consistent level of acceptability across perspectives. The findings support the practical value of the welding positioner as a low-cost, efficient instructional tool that can enhance technical skills development. This innovation contributes meaningfully to welding and fabrication technology education by addressing the shortage of instructional equipment and promoting hands-on, experiential learning.
Keywords: development, instructional equipment, pipe, plate, welding positioner
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25116
Cite this article:
Aliaga, J. M. D., Aliaga, M. D., & Maur, A. W. (2025). Development and evaluation of plate and pipe welding positioner. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(9), 291-304. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25116
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