The Integration of Culture-based Lesson Exemplar in Enhancing the Knowledge of MINHS Grade 8 Students of Selected TLE Concepts

Abstract

Purpose. The main purpose of the study is to enhance the knowledge of MINHS Grade 8 students in selected TLE Concepts with the utilization of Culture–based Lesson Exemplar as instructional materials/strategy. The results of the study serve as the basis for enhancing the knowledge of the students with the use of culture-based lesson exemplar as the instructional materials.Design/ Methodology/Approach. The experimental method of research was utilized to answer the problem posed. Two sections from Grade 8 Level were selected as the experimental and control group of the experimental research. Self–devised test questions were utilized to gather necessary data from the respondents. Statistical treatment such as Percentage rating, Mean formula, t-tests for the dependent and independent sample was employed to determine the level of knowledge of the respondents in selected TLE concepts. Findings. The results revealed that the utilization of culture-based lesson exemplar as instructional materials/aids/strategy is effective in enhancing the level of knowledge of Grade 8 students in selected concepts in Technology and Livelihood Education. The study further revealed that there is a mark of improvement in the knowledge level of the control and experimental groups after the experiment. Moreover, the results showed that there is a significant difference in the level of knowledge of the control and experimental group. It implied that the utilization of culture-based lesson exemplar is more effective than the traditional way of teaching TLE concepts.Originality/Value. This action research had seen the value of utilizing as an instructional material/strategy in enhancing the knowledge of MINHS Grade 8 students in selected TLE concepts. Hence, this research study recommends the teachers in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) to utilize culture-based lesson exemplar.