Volume 12, Issue 9 (September 2025), Pages: 161-168

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 Original Research Paper

Enhancing learners’ proficiency in science through contextualized activity sheets in the local dialect: A hands-on approach

 Author(s): 

 Maria Carol M. Abenir *

 Affiliation(s):

 College of Education, Northern Iloilo State University, Iloilo, Philippines

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 * Corresponding Author. 

   Corresponding author's ORCID profile:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6041-5828

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  https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.09.015

 Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of hands-on learning through contextualized activity sheets on Grade 3 learners’ performance in science at Hipona Elementary School, Pontevedra, Capiz. A one-group pretest–posttest design was employed with learners, while interviews and classroom observations were conducted with teachers for the qualitative aspect. Researcher-made pretests and posttests in Hiligaynon and teacher interview guides were used as instruments. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, paired sample t-test, and thematic analysis. Results revealed a significant improvement in learners’ science proficiency after exposure to the intervention. Teachers emphasized that the use of the local dialect enhanced real-world application, critical thinking, motivation, engagement, diverse learning styles, and collaborative learning. The findings indicate that the intervention was effective in improving science performance, suggesting the need for varied and engaging science activities, the provision of instructional materials such as activity sheets and workbooks, and stronger collaboration between teachers and parents to further support learners’ academic growth.

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 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

 Hands-on learning, Contextualized activity sheets, Science proficiency, Local dialect, Elementary education

 Article history

 Received 11 March 2025, Received in revised form 16 July 2025, Accepted 17 August 2025

 Acknowledgment

The author wishes to express sincere appreciation to the community of Hipona Elementary School, Hipona, Pontevedra, Capiz, Philippines, and to the officials of the DepEd District of Capiz, for their invaluable support and for granting permission to conduct this research study. 

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations

The identities of all respondents were kept strictly confidential to protect their privacy. Informed consent was obtained from parents or guardians through the distribution of consent forms, clearly explaining the purpose of the study and the involvement of their children. Participation was voluntary, and respondents were assured that they could withdraw from the study at any time without any negative consequences.

 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Abenir MCM (2025). Enhancing learners’ proficiency in science through contextualized activity sheets in the local dialect: A hands-on approach. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(9): 161-168

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