Development and Evaluation of Larong Pinoy-STEM (Lapistem) Instructional Material in Bioenergetics

This study developed and evaluated Larong Pinoy-Integrated STEM (LaPiSTEM) instructional material designed to enhance the teaching of bioenergetics among Grade 11 learners. Anchored on constructivist learning theory, context-based science learning, and the ADDIE model, the material integrates traditional Filipino games—such as Agawan Base, Patintero, Slipper Game, and Tumbang Preso—with STEM-based activities to promote active, experiential, and culturally responsive learning. A developmental research design was employed, involving curriculum mapping, expert validation, and evaluation by science educators using the Department of Education evaluation rating tool. Results revealed that the instructional material achieved an overall rating of “Very Satisfactory” (M = 3.73), demonstrating high quality in terms of content accuracy, format, presentation, organization, and up-to-datedness. The findings indicate that LaPiSTEM effectively supports learners’ achievement, engagement, and appreciation of bioenergetics while fostering higher-order thinking skills and cultural awareness. Minor improvements were suggested in areas such as grammatical accuracy, visual clarity, and instructional detail. Despite not yet being implemented in an actual classroom setting, the material shows strong potential to enhance effective science instruction. Overall, the study confirms that LaPiSTEM is a valid, reliable, and culturally relevant instructional resource suitable for classroom implementation in science education.

Bioenergetics, culturally responsive teaching, STEM education, game-based learning

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