Comicology on the Beliefs and Practices

Abstract

Beliefs are significant constituents of man's life as they help shape the well-being of an individual. They are even more important when these beliefs and practices need to be based on scientific grounds for the sound judgement and acceptance of the scientific world. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the beliefs and practices of pupils and teachers in the upland schools in the City of San Fernando, La Union. The results of this study served as a basis in the formulation of a comics-type instructional material. The researcher employed the mixed method design. The quantitative part used the descriptive method to ascertain the status of beliefs and practices of the respondents, which was triangulated by the qualitative design using the ethnographic method to draw insights on how the respondents live up with their beliefs and practices. The result of the study showed that the pupil and teacher respondents have fairly manifested beliefs and practices. Furthermore, the two groups significantly differ on their beliefs and practices. Thus, the instructional material is recommended to enrich pupils and other people in the community's scientific and cultural awareness.