Stories Unfold of Grade 7 Science Teachers on Instructional Materials: An Assessment
Keywords:
context-based, teaching materials, Grade 7 science, animated videos, worksheetsAbstract
Common sentiments of teachers in the field with the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum are limited instructional materials. One of the responses to face these challenges is to use localized and contextualized materials for teaching based on the needs of students and teachers. This descriptive single case study anchored on Kolb’s theory of experiential learning highlights the role of instructional materials in student’s retention of knowledge. An in-depth, focused group discussion was used to assess the needs of Grade 7 science teachers of Northern Tacloban City National High School purposely selected as participants. Findings revealed that teachers need multimedia in the form of animated video with corresponding worksheets where they can answer questions based on the video seen, this helped for a more in-depth understanding of concepts, skills, and processes of the subject. The result of the study paves the way to develop an instructional kit in making learning more interactive and enjoyable to students.
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