Validation and Utilization of Contextualized Supplementary Materials in inquiries, investigation and Immersion for SHS

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With 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. In the face of these challenges, contextualization is viewed as a possible way to address and resolve the problems of deficiencies in instructional materials and to make teaching and learning relevant and responsive in this area. With these preceding insights, the Division of Calamba City recognized the need to contextualize instructional materials for the benefit of its ultimate stakeholders -the learners.

METHODS

The descriptive quantitative research design was utilized in this study as it attempts to determine the effectiveness of using contextualized supplementary learning materials in the Division of Calamba City. Participants were the senior high school students from Calamba City. The respondents were pre-tested using a questionnaire and prompted to use the contextualized supplementary learner's material. Post-test were administered after the first quarter period. Their pre-test scores and post-test scores were compared. The results of the pre-post-test were analyzed by computing the mean, mean percentage score (MPS), and standard deviation. T-test was used to find out if there is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores of the respondents.

RESULTS

Findings reveal that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of students after the utilization of the contextualized supplementary materials in Inquiry, Investigation, and Immersion. The computed t-value (5.89/29.05) is greater than the critical value (2.01) at 0.05 level of significance. This signifies that the use of contextualized supplementary materials helped them to improve their research knowledge and skills.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers' aspiration to aid and facilitate both teachers and students in improving their research capabilities and capacities in any research-related course was strengthened. By way of contextualizing research discussions and activities in the form of activity sheets, teachers and learners will be having more time in harnessing their research potentials. The absence or deficiency of instructional materials will also be addressed since there are no existing learners' materials in the Division of Calamba City that has been designed for this purpose.