Practices, Needs, and Challenges in the Implementation of Culture-Based Instruction

BERNADETTE P. ORDINARIO

doi:10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i4.8265

Practices, Needs, and Challenges in the Implementation of Culture-Based Instruction

Author(s)	BERNADETTE P. ORDINARIO
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This research investigated the practice, demand, and challenges of implementing culture-based instruction among 365 teachers of the Schools Division of Antique in the 2024–2025 school year. Culture-based instruction seeks to incorporate local cultural values into the teaching-learning process so that student participation is promoted and learning outcomes are improved. A descriptive research design was used with data gathering conducted through a structured questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Findings indicated that teachers used local traditions, languages, and cultural stories in the majority of their classroom practices, evidenced by an attempt to embed learning within a cultural context. But practices centered on transformative pedagogy that foster critical examination of cultural matters were employed less often. Teachers pinpointed a keen sense of need for culturally appropriate instructional resources, focused professional growth, and ongoing institutional support to enhance the quality of culture-based instruction. The research also pointed out issues of few resources, lack of training, time, and challenges in matching cultural content with the national curriculum. These results suggest that although teachers are dedicated to culture-based teaching, they need coherent support systems to bridge current gaps and challenges. In order to fully reap the dividends of this pedagogical strategy, it is advisable that education officials offer proper teaching materials, regular training schemes, and adaptive policies that enable teachers to tailor their lessons to local cultural environments. By dealing with these requirements and challenges, culture-based instruction can efficiently contribute to inclusive, relevant, and motivating education in Antique.
Keywords	culture-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, teacher practices, instructional needs, and implementation challenges
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i4.8265
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbgzgm

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