Upskilling stenography skills of students through active practice based as pedagogical innovation of teaching

The research aimed to develop shorthand skills in 3rd-year Bachelor of Science in Office Administration students using Active-practice-based learning. Active-practice-based learning is an innovative teaching strategy addressing the number of students who fail with the subject. The researchers used a quasi-experimental design, dividing participants into control and experimental groups. Post-test and pretest tests were used to assess performance. The results showed a significant difference in performance between active and active-practice-based learning, with active-practice-based learning resulting in a higher mean gain compared to active-based learning – the traditional way of teaching stenography used by the researcher. The study concluded that active-practice-based learning is an effective teaching technique for shorthand or stenography, with a significant difference in performance based on sex. To minimize students' failure, instructors should adopt active-practice-based learning, involving learners in the subject and building intrinsic motivation.