By: Lilia S. Crisostomo
Research as an applied subject in the Senior High School curriculum remains a challenging area of instruction. Compounding this challenge is the fact that the subject is often taught by teachers whose specializations do not necessarily align with the research discipline. Additionally, research classes are sometimes distributed late in the class program during the second semester, often assigned to those who have not yet received core subject loads.
Characterized by its complex, wordy, and labor-intensive nature, research requires comprehensive instruction to equip students with the necessary skills to produce quality outputs. The same level of support is also essential for teachers who are newly assigned to handle this subject. In response to these challenges, this Instructional Material (IM) titled Writing the KAMIT in Qualitative Research Made EASY was developed with two key objectives: (1) to help students produce quality research outputs, and (2) to support new teachers in guiding students toward the completion of their research work.
Aiming to make research tasks more manageable and less overwhelming, the teacher-writer incorporated self-produced Canva videos and PowerPoint presentations into this IM. These materials are designed to support both Grade 11 students and newly assigned research teachers by providing accessible, simplified, and structured content.
This IM was intended to prepare students for their major research outputs, which typically account for sixty percent (60%) of their Performance Tasks. The teacher-writer piloted the use of these materials during E-module classes with selected Grade 11 sections—Andromeda, Leo, and Perseus—and conducted synchronous sessions via Google Meet to assist students in completing their outputs. It is worth noting, however, that limited internet access remained a challenge, with only 15 to 20 students per section able to join the online classes.
As a new generation of educators take on the role of teaching research, this IM may serve as a valuable resource to guide them in developing and delivering lessons with clarity and confidence. Ultimately, it seeks to contribute to the successful completion of students’ research outputs and to foster a stronger research culture in the senior high school setting.
Each lesson in this IM is paired with a corresponding video and PowerPoint presentation. To ensure accessibility, all Canva videos and presentations have been uploaded to YouTube as Unlisted, allowing anyone with the link to access the content.
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Bughaw Review 
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