Locally-Produced Short Films: A Catalyst for Indigenization and Profiling of the Senior High School Learners of Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With the aim to indigenize language lessons for the senior high school students of Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School, Mayapa, Calamba City, locally-produced short films were evaluated for their viability as learning materials to complement the senior highschool curriculum. This study was also anchored on Bandura's social cognitive theory, Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, Anderson and Meyer's social action theory on mass media, and Toffler's futurist framework.

METHODS

The grounded theory research design was used, supported by ethnography and case study. Fifteen locally-produced short films were evaluated through a triangulation of literature and case reviews, interviews, and focus group discussions.

RESULTS

The process of finding answers to the study's core question led to a wider reflection of what has been going on with the 21st-century learners. The study's two-part method of problem-solving brought forth two products: First, a description of the 21st-century learners with respect to their local culture and global millennial outlook. Issues and concerns regarding the conduct of senior high school lessons were identified: students' learning preferences, and the cultural awareness of the youth of the locality. Second, a perspective that locally-produced short films may be utilized as learning materials through its form, content, and experiences. After the various processes conducted in this study, the researcher concluded that locally-produced short films are viable learning materials for indigenizing senior high school language lessons.

DISCUSSIONS

The research resulted in a seminal profile of today's youth, vital components in conceptualizing a pedagogical framework "Kalan-Banga Framework for Indigenized 21st Century Learning through Locally-Produced Visual Media." Second, this study led to the development of a supplementary learning video package for senior high school. Lastly, based from the findings, the researcher recommends the following: a deeper study on the aspect of indigenization, especially in the field of learning; the exploration of other localized learning materials as means for indigenization as anchored on the theorized pedagogical framework in this study; and the utilization, evaluation and enhancement of the developed learning package for senior high school learners and those for other grade levels.