Contextualized Instructional Materials in Science

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher observed that the learners are having difficulty in remembering the important terms, functions of the body systems, and other significant topics that are included in the different topics in Science within a quarter. She intended to use the Contextualized Instructional Materials in Science that served as a tool that helped the learners in remembering the important information on a certain topic.

METHODS

Contextualized Instructional Materials in Science are materials that the teacher used in teaching the learners like videos, manipulative materials and other localized materials that also helped the learners in performing activities through learning by doing.

RESULTS

The learners find it easier to understand the lessons of the day. They even had fun in performing different activities using the manipulative materials in the lessons. As a result, Contextualized Instructional Materials in Science has a significant effect in remembering the important terms, functions of the body systems, and other significant topics of the Grade 6 learners in terms of test results.

DISCUSSIONS

This research was designed to help the 153 Grade 6 learners of Buenavista-Cigaras Elementary School. The study is important because it helped the Grade 6 learners. In addition, it also changed their perception that Science is a difficult subject. The gathering of data started on July 2, 2018, and ended on January 11, 2019.