Project Effective and Alternative Secondary Education Modules: A Way Future Forward to Contextualized Teaching and Learning of Social Studies

Authors

  • Gary P. Abelarde Department of Education, Division of Cabuyao, Pulo Elementary School, City of Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines 4025
  • Ruth A. Ortega-Dela Cruz Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Domingo M. Lantican Ave. College, Laguna, Philippines 4031

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v8i2p149

Keywords:

Contextualized, K-12 Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Social Studies

Abstract

The study used qualitative research design to examine the Project Effective and Alternative Secondary Education (EASE) modules vis-a-vis the K-12 curriculum in teaching Social Studies 6. Content analysis sheets were used to analyse the learning outcomes, teaching-learning activities and assessment tasks utilized in the K-12 curriculum and the Project EASE modules. Moreover, a semi-structured questionnaire was used to determine the challenges of the teachers in teaching Social Studies 6. Based on the findings of the study, the K-12 curriculum in Social Studies 6 and the Project EASE modules share similarities and differences. The teachers said that they find it challenging to use the Project EASE modules because of its inadequate number, inappropriateness of learning tasks to the context, errors in the content, and poor academic performance of the pupils. Hence, there is a need to revise the Project EASE modules. The revision includes a review of the contents, alignment of the learning outcomes, and providing appropriate assessment tasks relevant to the level of the maturity and intelligence of the Grade 6 pupils. Once these issues are addressed, the Project EASE modules will become a useful tool towards contextualized teaching and learning of Social Studies 6.

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01.06.2021

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Abelarde, G. P., & Cruz, R. A. O.-D. (2021). Project Effective and Alternative Secondary Education Modules: A Way Future Forward to Contextualized Teaching and Learning of Social Studies. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 8(2), 149-164. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v8i2p149

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