STRATEGIES ON FACILITATING LEARNING AND ADEQUACY OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION TO STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Venelyn Loveria Balayong
Faculty, Laguna State Polytechnic University
Abstract
The study aimed to identify the strategies for facilitating learning and the adequacy of instructional materials in Technology and Livelihood Education for student engagement. Specifically, it aimed to identify the level of teachers’ strategies for facilitating learning, the extent of adequate instructional materials used by teachers to facilitate learning, the level of student engagement, the significant relationship between the teacher strategies for facilitating learning and student engagement, and the significant relationship between using instructional materials and student engagement.
This study used a quantitative research design, particularly the descriptive method. One hundred fifty Technology and Livelihood Education teachers in Calauan sub-office, Calauan, Laguna who were selected through purposive sampling were the respondents. The descriptive portion of the statistical data treatment used weighted mean and standard deviation, while the inferential portion of the study used the Pearson product-moment correlation.
The level of teacher strategies for facilitating learning in terms of setting clear learning objectives, using multiple teaching methods, encouraging critical thinking, understanding students' concerns, and incorporating real-life applications was all evaluated “Very great extent” by the respondents. The extent of the usage of instructional materials in facilitating learning in terms of e-learning, supplementary materials, and laboratory materials received consistently high mean scores, indicating a “Very Great Extent.” The level of student engagement in terms of interest in subject matter, active interaction, and involvement in activities revealed had “Very Great Extent.” Furthermore, results indicated that the teachers’ strategies for facilitating learning and the students' engagement had a significant relationship. Results also indicated that the instructional materials and the student engagement had a significant relationship, too. In conclusion, strategies for facilitating learning and adequate instructional materials in Technology and Livelihood Education play a crucial role in boosting students’ engagement.
According to the preceding findings and conclusion, the following recommendations are advanced: The teachers teaching Technology and Livelihood Education may develop interactive e-learning modules that stimulate real-world scenarios to engage students and reinforce practical skills. Peer collaboration and digital literacy skills enhancement of the teachers to improve curriculum delivery and student engagement is also recommended.
Keywords: facilitating learning; adequacy; instructional materials
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2024-10-01
Vol | : | 10 |
Issue | : | 9 |
Month | : | September |
Year | : | 2024 |