Transitory Adaptations and Implementation of Instructional Innovations in Reading and Writing Skills

Authors

  • Marnel Caga University of Makati Author
  • Marivic Mercado University of Makati Author
  • Minerva Tamayosa University of Makati Author
  • Elsa Villanueva University of Makati Author

Abstract

The Philippines scored low in Reading, Mathematics, and Science among the 79 participating countries in the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). This problem punctuated the lack of reading comprehension skills of students despite a series of studies and programs implemented. Hence, DepEd introduced new strategies in the form of MELCS, DepEd Commons, the Learning Resources Management and Development Portal, and the DepEd Self-Learning Modules (SLM). However, the COVID-19 pandemic complicated the application of such strategies due to quarantine restrictions. This led the researchers to initiate adaptations and improvements in the DepEd programs to implement instructional innovations in the Higher School ng UMak to make its curriculum more relevant amidst the pandemic. This study investigated the DepEd programs on the reading and writing teaching strategies through document analysis as a method for data gathering. They applied a qualitative approach that the curricular and instructional adjustments made by the faculty of the Higher School ng UMAK, especially the Languages teachers. The results revealed various instructional innovations such as flipped classrooms, design thinking, or project-based learning classrooms were relevant to improve the learners’ reading and writing skills during distance and remote learning. It is then recommended that enhanced capability-building programs using software applications for language teachers be applied.

Author Biographies

  • Marnel Caga, University of Makati

    Marnel B. Caga is a Senior High School Teacher at the University of Makati handling Filipino, Entrepreneurship, and Research subjects at HSU. In 2016, he earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Filipino at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig and his Master of Arts in Filipinology from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar). He is currently earning units for his Doctor of Philosophy in Language Studies with a specialization in Filipino at the De La Salle University, Dasmarinas.

  • Marivic Mercado, University of Makati

    Marivic C. Mercado is a Senior High School Teacher at the University of Makati and is currently a Quality Assurance Coordinator and Concurrent Work Immersion Coordinator at Higher School ng UMAK. She graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education at Bicol University. She is currently finishing her master's at the University of Perpetual Help-Dalta Las Piñas campus. She attended various training, seminars, and conferences that equipped her with knowledge and skills in her profession.

  • Minerva Tamayosa, University of Makati

    Minerva V. Tamayosa is a Senior High School Faculty and a Subject Coordinator of ABM and Language Department at the Higher School of the University of Makati. She graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English at the Pamantasan ng Makati.

  • Elsa Villanueva, University of Makati

    Elsa C. Villanueva is a Senior High School Teacher at the University of Makati. She graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education from the Trinity University of Asia and is a PBET (Professional Board for Teachers) passer.

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Published

30-09-2022

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022): Universitas: Official Journal of the University of Makati

Section

UNIVERSITAS Research Articles

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How to Cite

Caga, M., Mercado, M., Tamayosa, M., & Villanueva, E. (2022). Transitory Adaptations and Implementation of Instructional Innovations in Reading and Writing Skills. UNIVERSITAS - The Official Journal of University of Makati, 10(1). https://journals.umak.edu.ph/universitas/article/view/48