Development of Instructional Materials in Teaching Anglo-American Literature among Grade Nine Students in Rosario District Divisionof Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Instructional materials influence behavioral change in promoting students 'academic performance. It contributes effective and permanent learning on students' part, teachers alone cannot provide it all. It requires more effort and hard work to transpose learning from one place to another. Most of the Schools in Rosario Districts were located in remote areas and internet connections were very slow. Some materials were not enough to suffice the needs of the students. In this study, the researcher assessed the appropriateness and availability of instructional materials in Teaching Anglo-American literature in a generation where technology invaded the world.

METHODS

The quantitative and descriptive methods of research through survey techniques were used. Thirty-two English teachers of Rosario Districts responded to a questionnaire, it was divided into three parts; the first part attainment of competency, second part appropriateness of instructional materials in each competency and third part availability of instructional materials.

RESULTS

The learning competencies in grammar, vocabulary development, viewing, listening, reading, writing and speaking in teaching Anglo-American literature were most often attained by the teachers. Instructional materials used in each competency were very much appropriate in teaching Anglo American literature. The availability of instructional materials revealed that projected materials such as VTR, OHP and LED projector were sometimes available in schools, LED Television among projected materials was available; multimedia such as film, video clip, and music were often available; graphic arts such as drawing, pictures, and charts were most often available while illustration and graphics were often available; printed materials such as textbooks, modules, and teacher's guides were most often available however; newspaper, magazine, duplicated materials handbook, workbook and leaflet are often available, pamphlet was sometimes available; display materials such as chalkboard, bulletin board, flat pictures, and realia were most often available lastly; audio-visual materials were often available except cassette recorder which was sometimes available.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated the need to provide projected materials and audio-visual rooms in schools. Students learn best when all their senses were captivated. Though leaflet and pamphlet were rarely used in teaching these should be kept or displayed in the library for future use.