Development of Contextualized Learners Materials in Inquiry, Investigation and Immersion (III)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Research subjects are always regarded as one of the most difficult courses to teach and learn. This is because teachers and students are not accustomed to doing research or perhaps they have the preconceived notion that research is only for intelligent people and is difficult. However, the introduction of the new curriculum through the creation of RA 10533 or otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, the inclusion of research subjects in the curriculum becomes imperative and conducting research or similar undertakings in high school is inevitable. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the developed contextualized learners' materials in Inquiry, Investigation, and Immersion (III), focus on all competencies in a way to address the problems of deficiency in instructional materials.

METHODS

A descriptive method of research was used in the development of contextualized learners' materials (CLMs).

RESULTS

Findings revealed that the developed CLMs got a 97% rating using the LRMDS validation tool. During the pilot testing, the use of CLMs in educational institutions has the potential not only to improve education, but it enhances students' reading skills and empowers people and galvanize the effort to achieve the human development goals for the country.

DISCUSSIONS

Since the developed CLMs underwent evaluation of experts, the researchers found out its usefulness to SHS of SDO Calamba City. From the above, the researchers concluded that it made a significant change in teaching and learning. In the new paradigm of learning, the role of students is more important than teachers.