Philippine E-Journals

Swimming in Sync: Socialization Exemplars for Literary Understanding and Appreciation

Maria Edna R Iñigo

 

Abstract:

It has become an observable fact that in the study of literature, a teacher can no longer be assured that the task of eliciting critical thinking and developing affective sensitivities in a conventional text-based class could contend with the variety of increasing modern media to which students are exposed to. Thus, this study which employed a qualitative-multiple case study design, was conducted to carry out a non-conventional approach in teaching literature among second year students taking World Literature during school year 2016-2017 and consequently identified if socialization theories could result to positive learning outcomes. The participants of the study are second year Bachelor of Science in Education students specializing in Mathematics and Biological Science. The information were gathered through in-depth interview with the students. Results showed that the approach used was effective in eliciting the expected learning outcomes. Students claimed that acquiring knowledge was enjoyable and motivating and further affirmed that the approach triggered expanded learning opportunities. However, a need to promote more discipline and cooperation was suggested by the learners to be able to gain effective and cohesive learning outcomes.