AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY ARTS WORKTEXT IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS' ENGAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES ALIGNED IN MATATAG CURRICULUM TLE 7


Nikka Joy Bugtong Castillo
Laguna State Polytechnic University, Sta. Cruz Laguna 4009 Philippines
Abstract
The main purpose of the study is to determine the effect of AFA Worktext on learner’s engagement and performance in Agriculture and Fishery Arts. This study aims to assess the level of AFA worktext relative to its components and characteristics. Also, to find out the level of students’ engagement and outcomes were measured. The research explores the relationship between the AFA Worktext and the students’ engagement and students’ outcomes. The study employed experimental research to assess the relation and effect of the AFA worktext on students’ engagement and outcomes. The study was conducted at Calendola National High School, San Pedro City, Laguna. The respondents came from Grade 7 students for a total of sixty (60) respondents and they were selected using purposive sampling. It employed the quantitative research, and the pertinent data were obtained through survey questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including weighted mean, standard deviation, Pearson-r Coefficient and Regression Analysis is used in this study. The objectives, content, assessment, reflection, usefulness, clarity, appropriateness and clarity as components and characteristics of the AFA worktext are remarked as very high by the respondents. Furthermore, the level of students’ engagement in terms of participation, task completion and motivation were also remarked as very high. Meanwhile, the level of students’ outcomes in terms of written test are remarked as proficient based on the result of the written test conducted. A significant relationship is found between using a worktext and students’ engagement resulting to rejection of the null hypothesis. A significant effect is also found between worktext component and students’ outcomes only in terms of content, assessment and reflection but not in objectives. While no significant effect in all the indicators of worktext’s characteristics. The study revealed a significant relationship between the AFA worktext and student engagement, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This indicates that using the AFA worktext into instruction enhances student interest and participation. Additionally, specific components of the worktext namely content, assessment, and reflection significantly influenced student performance in written tests. However, other elements such as the characteristics of the worktext did not show a significant effect on outcomes, resulting in a partial acceptance of the null hypothesis. Therefore, enhancing the characteristics of the worktext may further improve student achievement. Recommendations include the strengthening of encouragement to develop and integrate worktexts into the teachers’ lesson plan, conducting training and workshops for the effective development on student engagement and learning outcomes. These findings provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to enhance the use of worktext for a more engaging and enriching learning experience.
Keywords: Worktext, Agriculture and Fishery Arts, Engagement, Outcomes, MATATAG Curriculum
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2025-07-29

Vol : 11
Issue : 7
Month : July
Year : 2025
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