EXPLORING THE PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF UTILIZING TELEVISIONS WITHIN THE DEPED MATATAGFRAMEWORK FOR ENGLISH, SCIENCEAND MATHEMATICS SUBJECTS

Proponent: Jennifer A. Quiroz
Research Agenda
Category: Teaching and Learning
Topics: English, Science & Mathematics
Office/School: SGOD Schools Division Office of Balanga City

The integration of televisions into the educational system had garnered significant attention over the years, particularly in the Philippines where efforts to reform basic education had been a national priority. Under the leadership of Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte, the “MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa” initiative had been introduced, emphasizing the importance of enhancing learning environments for Filipino children. Central to this initiative was the introduction of technologies, including televisions, into classrooms to improve instructional delivery and support inclusive education. The Philippines’ educational system had recognized the potential of television as a tool to engage students, particularly in English, Science, and Mathematics.

Previous research had explored the educational value of television, highlighting both its benefits and limitations. Studies like Finn’s 2021 review had categorized television research into areas such as the social effects of television and its educational impact, which had sparked further inquiries into the role of media in informal learning settings. Programs such as Sesame Street and Blue’s Clues were among the early examples of how educational television could be used to foster cognitive and social skills. These studies had laid the groundwork for the ongoing discussion on how televisions could be strategically utilized in formal educational settings to enhance student learning outcomes.

In more recent studies, Akhtar (2022) had investigated how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) had been applied to improve educational management functions, while Jackson, Gonzales, and Mensah (2022) had emphasized the cultural considerations required for integrating technology in diverse classrooms. These insights had provided valuable context for the Department of Education’s Digital Rise program, which aimed to supply digital boards and televisions to schools in support of the MATATAG initiative. This study, focused on the experiences of school administrators and teachers in SDO Balanga City, sought to explore the practical effects of using televisions in classrooms, contributing to the growing body of research on technology-enhanced education.