Contextualization and Localization of Materials in Classroom Instruction of Elementary Schools in San Miguel Island

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study looked into the contextualization and localization of materials in classroom instruction of public elementary schools in San Miguel Island, Tabaco City for School Year 2017-2018. Specifically, the contextualized and localized materials used in the different learning areas, the level of effectiveness of the contextualization and localization of materials in classroom instruction along the different learning areas, the problems met by the teachers in contextualizing and localizing materials in teaching and the plan of action to be recommended to enhance the contextualization and localization of materials of teachers in classroom instruction.

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive method of research adopting the survey type design and was assessed using a survey-questionnaire. The main source of data was the 62-grade I-VI permanent teachers of the six elementary schools in San Miguel island. The data collected were transformed into tables for analysis and interpretation.

RESULTS

In light of the findings and conclusions of the study, Teachers should continue to contextualize and localize the teaching materials in classroom instruction in all of the learning areas. The school administration and the teachers should collaboratively work hard in sustaining and developing the Effectiveness of Contextualization and Localization of Materials in teaching instruction. In order to lessen, if not eradicate the problems met in contextualization and localization of materials in teaching instruction, the plan of action proposed by the researcher may be used to enhance the use of contextualization and localization in classroom instruction.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers can contextualize and localize teaching materials in different learning areas. In general, the use of contextualized and localized materials is effective in classroom instruction. The problems met by the teachers in the contextualization of teaching materials in classroom instruction are the lack of fund resources, lack of time, unavailability of materials, lack of support from the community, cultural diversity, geography, the unfamiliarity of the place, lack of support from the school head and lack of support from co-workers. A plan of action is proposed to enhance the contextualization and localization of teaching materials in classroom instruction.