Bridging Traditions and Classrooms: A Qualitative Inquiry of Indigenous Peoples' Education in Bontoc, Mountain Province | Chapter 6 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 10

 

In the Philippines, a culturally diverse nation comprising more than 7,100 islands, indigenous peoples constitute a substantial segment of the population, estimated at roughly 14 to 17 million individuals from various ethnolinguistic groups. DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2015, advocates for an Indigenous Peoples Education Curriculum Framework, emphasising the entitlement to a culturally grounded and responsive basic education. This qualitative research approach study inspects the features and current application of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) program in Bontoc, Mountain Province, through the lens of indigenous pedagogical theories and culturally responsive education frameworks such as culturally sustaining pedagogy and indigenous knowledge systems. It focuses on a purposive sample of selected indigenous communities, teachers, and students within three public schools in Bontoc, exploring their perceptions and experiences of indigenous and mainstream education. Focus group discussion is one method of data collection, as well as classroom observations and open-ended interviews, to provide in-depth insights into the cultural and contextual factors that shape educational practices. The results highlight important restrictions in the current execution of IPED as mainly apparent and inadequately thoughtful of the rounded, consistent nature of indigenous education. The study stresses that cultural views and ethnicities deeply affect the indigenous approach in learning, underlining the need for culturally reactive curricula and teacher training. In conclusion, the study reveals that there is a reevaluation of IPED application, focused on culturally associated ideals and indigenous knowledge and practices was integrated into teacher education programs. Supporting IPED, where the preservation and promotion of Bontoc’s rich cultural heritage within the educational landscape should be recommended to the Mountain Province State University and the Department of Education.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Elizabeth P. Lacaben
Mountain Province State University, Philippines.

 

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