Learning Activity Packets (LAPs) for Personal Development in Senior High School in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Abstract

The study developed and validated Learning Activity Packets (LAPs) for Personal Development. The LAPs contain lessons based on the most essential learning competencies (MELCS). The following are provided for in every lesson: learning competencies and objectives, background information for learners, activities, rubric and guide questions (if needed), reflection, assessment, references and answer key. The Research and Development (R & D) method was employed. The following steps were followed: 1) preliminary preparation; 2) detailed writing specifications; 3) writing the LAPs; 4) preparation for the initial draft of the LAPs; 5) validation of the LAPs to panel of experts; 6) revision of the LAPs based from the evaluators’ comments and suggestions; and 7) final production of the LAPs. Data were gathered using two instruments namely: a) survey checklist on the least mastered competencies of Personal Development which served as the basis for the development of learning activity packets (LAPs) in Personal Development; and b) validation scale to determine the validity of the learning activity packets in terms of competencies, content, instructional qualities and assessment. The validity of the LAPs was determined using the weighted mean. The results revealed that the LAPs for teaching Personal Development in senior high school met the requirements for developing instructional materials as manifested by the overall mean of 3.70 with descriptive interpretation as highly valid. The Learning Activity Packets for Personal Development 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 learning activity packets in other grade levels in the Araling Panlipunan curriculum and senior high school subjects.