ISSN 2348-1218 (print) International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 9, Issue 4, pp: (50-65), Month: October - December 2021, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
SUFFICIENCY, UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF EPP 6 LEARNERS RETCHEL A. ROBLE Department of Education, Carcar City Division P. Nellas St.Poblacion III, Carcar City, Cebu
Abstract: This study assessed the sufficiency, utilization of instructional materials, and academic performance of Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) 6 learners in all public elementary school of the Division of Carcar City, Carcar City, Cebu for the school year 2017-2018. The descriptive method of research was utilized, using the adapted survey questionnaire. The technique used was descriptive survey to the teachers’ respondents. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and pearson product moment correlation coefficient. The study revealed that in the level of sufficiency of instructional materials were found less sufficient. Concerning the extent of utilization of instructional materials, only the teaching aids were utilized and other were least utilized. On the other hand, the academic performance of EPP 6 learners were found out that of the 33 schools, only three (3) schools performed satisfactory. It was also found out that there was a significant relationship between the level of sufficiency of instructional materials and the extent of utilization of instructional materials. It was also discovered that there was only one (1) variable has no significant relationship between the extent of utilization of instructional materials and academic performance of EPP 6 learners while the other three (3) variables has significant relationship between the extent of utilization of instructional materials and academic performance of EPP 6 learners . It further revealed that there was significant relationship between the level of sufficiency of instructional materials and academic performance of EPP 6 learners. In terms of challenges encountered in teaching EPP 6, insufficient textbooks and insufficient facilities were described as moderate serious. Thus, it was concluded that the level of sufficiency and extent of utilization of instructional materials significantly affect the academic performance of learners Keywords: sufficiency, utilization, instructional materials, academic performance, EPP, Grade 6 learners, descriptive-correlational, Philippines.
I. INTRODUCTION Instructional materials are the devices developed or acquired to assist or facilitate teachers in transmitting organized knowledge, skills, and attitudes to the learners within an instructional situation Nwachukwu (2006). It is not enough for the instructional materials to be available in schools; they must be put to use in order to enhance the facilitation of learning on the part of the learners. When instructional materials are properly used in teaching they help to cohere abstract concepts and put the elements of reality into ideas that may seem impracticable. The learners need sufficient and excellent utilization of instructional materials in EPP subject for them to experience a hands on learning. We know that instructional materials are the tools teachers use to teach their learners. Excellent instructional materials has the big impact on the learners learning since learners learn most by doing. Together with the
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