Abstract:
This study sought to develop supplementary material for vocabulary expansion to address poor communication skills due to inadequate vocabulary of Filipino students. The researcher utilized descriptive method of research and used three different data-gathering tools which included a 60-item vocabulary test aligned with vocabulary development competencies for junior high school. Also considered were some selected vocabulary learning concepts adapted from quarterly assessments conducted by the Schools Division of City of Meycauayan, a checklist on vocabulary learning concepts and the Learning Resources Management and Development System (LRMDS) evaluation and review criteria for development of new print resources. The population of this study for needs analysis consisted of 85 randomly selected students from two Grade 10 sections handled by the researcher at Meycauayan National High School-Annex for S.Y. 2019-2020 and 20 selected junior high school English teachers from the Schools Division of City of Meycauayan. The material evaluators were composed of a curriculum specialist, a professor with experience in preparation of materials, and five specialists in English language education. The researcher developed the supplementary material based on results of the vocabulary test and checklist on vocabulary learning concepts. Using the LRMDS evaluation and review criteria for development of new print resources with a 4-point Likert scale, the material evaluators evaluated the material based on content, format, presentation and organization, and accuracy and up-to-dateness of information. The material obtained a grand mean of 3.89, interpreted as Very Satisfactory, suggesting that they can be used for their intended purpose.
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