Author

Ruena M. Pando*
Cebu Technological University – Main Campus, R. Palma Street corner M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the teachers’ multimedia-based instruction in teaching Livelihood and Home Economics at Tuburan Central Elementary School, Poblacion, Tuburan, Cebu, for the school year 2024–2025 as a basis for a multimedia integration plan. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, using an adapted questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The study involved 20 teacher respondents Tuburan District. The percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson product moment correlation r were used as the statistical tools. Findings indicated the preferred multimedia used and applied in teaching the needed competencies of the Livelihood and Home Economics subject is interpreted as preferred. The highest result is satisfactory. Additionally, the overall mean of the challenges encountered in using multimedia for instruction of teaching Livelihood and Home Economics is interpreted as strongly agree. it also concluded that the null hypothesis of no significant relationship is rejected between the learners’ overall academic performance and preferred multimedia used in teaching the needed competencies. However, we failed to reject the rest of the indicators. It additionally concluded that the null hypothesis of no significant relationship is rejected between the learners’ overall academic performance and the challenges encountered by respondents in teaching the needed competencies when analyzed as to lack of access to technology. However, we failed to reject the rest of the indicators. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends the development and implementation of a multimedia integration plan. This aims to reinforce and strengthen the effectiveness of elementary teachers in teaching-learning process.

Keywords: Home Economics and Livelihood Education, academic performance, multimedia-based instruction, descriptive quantitative, Multimedia Integration Plan, Tuburan, Cebu.

*Corresponding author/ Email: ruena.pando@deped.gov.ph
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0502896

Recommended citation:
Pando, R. M. (2026). Examining multimedia-based instruction in livelihood and home economics in a public elementary education. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (2), 160-177. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0502896

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