Affiliations:
Laboratory High School Department, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan, Philippines
Developing effective learning modules requires substantial effort from teachers to improve students’ understanding. This study aimed to develop a contextualized self-learning module (SLM) in Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR) for Grade 11 STEM and GAS students. The module was designed to support independent learning, enhance higher-order thinking skills, and connect lessons to real-life situations, particularly disasters experienced in the country. The researcher, a DRRR teacher, developed the module in alignment with the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) and followed the standard SLM format prescribed by the Department of Education. The development was based on the premise that contextualized self-learning promotes meaningful learning by linking new concepts to students’ lived experiences and the nation’s disaster history. The SLM includes structured sections such as learning objectives, prior knowledge assessment, content discussion, enrichment activities, assessment tasks, and an answer key. Evaluation results showed that teachers rated the module highest in the statement of learning objectives (WM = 3.69) and lowest in provision for evaluation (WM = 3.59), both interpreted as very satisfactory. Similarly, experts gave the highest rating to the statement of learning objectives (WM = 3.82) and the lowest to adherence to current situations and health protocols (WM = 3.55), which were also interpreted as very satisfactory. Overall, the findings indicate that the developed contextualized SLM met acceptable quality standards for instructional materials. Feedback and recommendations from teachers and experts were incorporated to further improve the module’s relevance, effectiveness, and academic value.
Contextualized learning, Self-learning module, Disaster readiness, Independent learning, Instructional quality
https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.02.025
Dy, G. A. M. (2026). Development and evaluation of a contextualized self-learning module in disaster readiness and risk reduction. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 13(2), 240–245. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.02.025