Iriga City’s History: An Input for Open Educational Resource in Teaching “The Contemporary World”

This study focused on the local events that impacted Iriga City’s social development. It aims to develop an Open Educational Resource that will give a platform for the Contemporary Study of the Local History of Iriga City available for students and teachers. This research thoroughly gave significance in continuing the study of Dr. Gerona in 2018 by relating Iriga City’s local history to the concepts of teaching the Contemporary World. With this initiative, college students can be able to apply the updated body of knowledge of this research by integrating local history into the New General Education Curriculum. This research study made use of the qualitative historical method of research that aimed to have a systematic and critical inquiry of the whole truth in the Contemporary Study of Iriga City’s Local History. Interviews and documentary analyses were conducted. The events that transpired during the contemporary period of Iriga have seen essential contributions to the participation of Irigueños in globalization. Major findings showed that global migration has impacted the children of OFW as reported by CSWD & PESO. Teenage pregnancy was rampant during the pandemic in local and in global demography. Participation in international events on cultural arts were also participated and won by young Irigueños. Awards were also received by the city such as the Seal of Good Housekeeping that maintained the trust of local investors. Best practices in the Sustainable Development Goals specifically in COVID-19 response were evident. A university in Iriga is preparing the young people for global citizenship through exchange student programs.

Local History, Educational Resources, Contemporary world

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