Development of Instructional Materials in Carpentry

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Technology and Livelihood Education is a field that promotes livelihood activities and improving the quality of life in community-related activities. It covers the application of technology in everyday lives. The Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teachers must be creative, by the way of using various methods, techniques, approaches, materials, strong stimuli, and by appealing to as many senses of the learners as possible. In order for teachers to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of students, they may use some instructional materials. As a teacher, the researcher aims to help the learner to be well developed. It includes the proper usage of instructional materials inlined with carpentry. It is in this view that the researcher conducted this study to create instructional materials that would be beneficial to teachers and the students as well.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method of research. The descriptive method of research is a fact-finding study of the relationship between variables. It involves the collection of data in order to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject. It is also the most appropriate method used in this study since the questionnaire was the main instrument utilizes to determine the development of instructional materials in carpentry.

RESULTS

The study shows that using instructional materials in teaching carpentry is very important because it increases the student's eagerness to learn more about the subject. The computer-aided instructional materials will enhance the teaching of carpentry. Theschool should have up to date instructional materials to cope with the sophistication of the times. The appropriate instructional materials will be a big help and can foster learning and improve the student's knowledge, abilities and skills to monitor their assimilation of information and to contribute to their overall development.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher comes up with the findings that the topic in carpentry that needs more instructional materials is the preparation and construction of tools and materials. The majority of the instructional materials used in carpentry should be relevant, appropriate and usually available and adequate. The students are more exposed to different instructional materials aside from the traditional visual aids or devices used by the teacher. The teacher should have instructional materials to foster learning. We as a teacher should consider important factors in constructing effective instructional materials.