Home⇛NRCP Research Journal⇛vol. 23 no. 2 (2024)

Assessing the Philippine Language and Literature Open Resources on Fitness for Purpose: A Case Study of Aklatang Bayan and Kadluan

Mariyel Hiyas C. Liwanag | Christopher Bryan A Concha | Christian P Gopez

Discipline: Asian Studies

 

Abstract:

Finding accessible and contextualized resources for Philippine language and literature topics was a difficult task even before the pandemic. Since the onset of COVID-19, obtaining educational materials has become more challenging, and more so with studies on open educational resources in the Philippine context. With these issues, the study initially identified existing and available open educational resources (OERs) on Philippine language and literature. In particular, the paper concentrated on two OERs, namely, Kadluan and Aklatang Bayan. Afterward, the selected OERs were assessed using the principles of fitness for purpose. Kadluan and Aklatang Bayan’s strengths lie in their ease of use, material organization, and user interface. However, the legal aspects of both OERs provide limitations on how materials can be used despite their accessibility. Additionally, both OERs championed knowledge production and consolidation with Aklatang Bayan publishing research and creative works of Sentro ng Wikang Filipino as the publisher and Kadluan serving as a consolidation of open-access works of Filipino researchers. Additionally, both OERs were developed with inclusivity on gender and culture. Meanwhile, the two examined OERs also need to develop the integration of curricular progression, a variety of multimedia materials, and the space for sharing and engagement with and among users. The article is vital because it not only enriches the limited discourse on OERs in the country, but also envisions sustainable, inclusive, and responsive digital materials for Filipino learners in this post-pandemic era.



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