MELCs-Based Strategic Intervention Materials (SIMS) for Araling Panlipunan 5

The study developed and validated Strategic Intervention Materials (SIMs) in teaching Araling Panlipunan 5 particularly on Philippine History concepts. The SIMs contain lessons based on the most essential learning competencies (MELCs). The following are provided for in every lesson: objectives and instructional characteristics mainly guide card, activities card, assessment card, enrichment card, and reference card. The Research and Development (R & D) method, also known as research-based development methodology, was employed. The following steps were followed: 1) preliminary preparation; 2) detailed writing specifications; 3) writing the SIMs; 4) preparation for the initial draft of the SIMs; 5) content validation of the SIMs to panel of experts; 6) revision of the SIMs based from the evaluators’ comments and suggestions; and 7) final production of the SIMs. Data were gathered using two instruments namely: a) Survey Checklist on the Needs-based Assessment for the Development of Strategic Intervention Materials (SIMs) in Araling Panlipunan 5; and b) Content Validation scale to determine the validity of the Strategic Intervention Materials in teaching Araling Panlipunan 5, Philippine History concepts. The content validity of the SIMs was determined using the weighted mean. The results revealed that the SIMs in teaching Araling Panlipunan 5, Philippine History concepts, met the requirements for developing instructional materials as manifested by the overall mean of 3.993 with descriptive interpretation as highly valid. The Strategic Intervention Materials in Araling Panlipunan 5, Philippine History concepts is recommended for use and to further validate and determine its effectiveness, and so that it can be further revised and refined. Similar research is recommended to continue the development of Strategic Intervention Materials in other grade levels in the Araling Panlipunan Curriculum.