Localized Learning Resource Material for Selected Grade 8 Afro-asian Literature

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In teaching-learning processes, students should experience a sense of belonging coupled with pride in one's heritage. Localized LRM should raise levels of awareness about ethnocentrism, bias, stereotypes, discrimination, and racism through an understanding of one's culture and comparing it to others. Problem arising is that the materials included in the learner's module developed by the Department of Education do not provide a localized learning resource material. This research study was conducted to find the level of evaluation made by Grade 8 English teachers and master teachers with respect to the physical quality, social consideration, instructional design, usefulness/usability, relevance, and attainability. In addition, it is to determine the significant difference in the evaluation made by the selected Grade 8 English teachers and master teachers.

METHODS

The researcher used descriptive method to evaluate hypothesis or answer the questions concerning the current status of the subject to study. A localized learning resource material was crafted anchored to the English curriculum guide provided by the Department of Education for Grade 8. Experts reviewed the validity of the LRM which was then used by selected English teachers in the division for the effectiveness. The questionnaire was given to them to answer.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the researcher concluded that there is no significant difference between the evaluation of Grade 8 English master teachers and teachers in the localized learning resource material in terms of its physical quality, social consideration, instructional design, usefulness/usability, relevance, and attainability. Hence, the hypothesis was accepted.

DISCUSSIONS

The statistical findings of the study resulted in the following recommendations: further validation studies may be done through an experimental design as a separate study to evaluate its effectiveness. In addition, English teachers are encouraged to develop localized Learning Resource Material with the same concept as the one evaluated for the purpose of contributing to the archive of learning materials of their school, district or their cluster. Likewise, Administrators may strengthen the program in faculty and staff development such as seminars and workshops as to how localization can be adopted in the teaching and learning processes.