AGRI – ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION (TLE) FOR GRADE 7 LEARNERS: A CONTEXTUALIZED LESSON PLAN EXEMPLAR
Sr No:
Page No:
15-33
Language:
English
Authors:
Charissa M. Novero*
Received:
2026-03-19
Accepted:
2026-04-28
Published Date:
2026-05-13
Abstract:
This study examined the level of proficiency of Grade 7 learners in agricultural practices and entrepreneurial knowledge
under the Revised K to 12 Curriculum and developed a contextualized lesson exemplar to enhance instruction. Using a descriptive
research design, data were gathered and analyzed through average weighted mean (AWM) to determine learners’ competencies across
key domains.
Findings revealed an uneven level of proficiency among learners, ranging from proficient to not proficient. Learners demonstrated
proficiency in foundational agricultural knowledge (AWM = 2.64) and safety procedures in farm operations (AWM = 3.12). However,
they were less proficient in the use of agricultural tools, implements, and equipment (AWM = 1.85) and crop production practices
(AWM = 1.93), and not proficient in harvesting and post-harvesting practices (AWM = 1.60). Overall, agricultural and entrepreneurial
competencies were rated not proficient (AWM = 2.23). The results further indicated that learners face significant challenges in
applying agri-entrepreneurship concepts due to limited hands-on experiences and insufficient exposure to real-life agricultural
activities.
Despite these gaps, the study identified strong opportunities for contextualized and experiential learning through the use of local
resources and community practices. Learners’ existing strengths in agricultural awareness and safety provide a foundation for
community-based engagement. In response, a contextualized lesson exemplar was developed to improve instructional effectiveness by
integrating practical, localized, and experience-based activities.
The study concludes that enhancing experiential learning and strengthening school-community partnerships are essential to improving
learners’ agricultural competencies and entrepreneurial readiness. It recommends the adoption and continuous refinement of
contextualized instructional materials to support meaningful and sustainable learning outcomes.
Keywords:
Agriculture, Competency, Contextualized Lesson Exemplar.