Development and Validation of a Proposed Localized Video Materials in Teaching Set in Mathematics 7

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Learning is the acquisition of knowledge and skills possible through systematic interaction between teachers and learners. Instructional materials in teaching particularly localized video materials play a significant role in molding the 21st Century learners. Most of the teachers and school heads need to have power over the rapid growth of technology worldwide. This study explored the manifested existing instructional materials in teaching Mathematics in Area III, Division of Batangas to develop and validate a proposed localized video material to improve the teaching and learning process in teaching set in Mathematics 7.

METHODS

The researchers first made two sets of questionnaires: (a) assessment for the existing instructional materials and (b) assessment of proposed localized video material. Afterward, they used Department of Education's curriculum guide for K-12 students, specifically the Mathematics Curriculum Guide for Grades 7, as a reference to determine what topics they wanted to include, be the focus of the video. The development of the video commenced once the design of the video and the topics to be included in the video were finalized.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that the existing Mathematics Instructional materials in terms of Course Objectives; Course Content; and Teaching Approaches/ Techniques were manifested by the Mathematics teachers. The proposed localized video material in terms of Presentational Features; Skills Development; and General Video Characteristics implied that education at all levels is gearing towards a computer-centric learning environment. Through the implementation of technology inside the classroom, teachers and students can yield positive results within the learning environment and true-to-life situations.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of the study were that the Mathematics teachers' manifestation of the existing instructional materials and the proposed localized video materials was of great extent. It was concluded that the developed and validated localized video materials are relevant to what we want to teach and demonstrated a clear particular topic or subject and links it to what the students intended to learn. Furthermore, it was recommended that the teachers need to know how to localized materials in teaching, thus the administrators should offer more teachers program on how to develop localized video materials in teaching and specifically the proposed video materials be utilized to all junior high school students.