Differentiated Instructions Towards Increased Awareness on Gender Issues Among Grade 10 Students, S.Y. 2025-2026

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of differentiated instruction in increasing the awareness of gender issues among Grade 10 students during the School Year 2025–2026. The study focused on how varied instructional strategies such as role play, debate, and interview projects contributed to students’ understanding of gender concepts, respectful attitudes, and classroom participation. It also identified the difficulties encountered by students during the implementation of differentiated activities.

The study utilized a mixed-methods research design incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The participants consisted of 95 Grade 10 students from Pres. Jose P. Laurel National High School. Quantitative data were gathered through a teacher-made pre-test and post-test, as well as a researcher-made questionnaire. Qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, weighted mean, composite mean, and ranking were used to analyze the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was applied to qualitative responses.

Findings revealed that students initially demonstrated only moderate awareness of gender issues during the pre-test, with most learners falling under the Satisfactory and Fair levels. After the implementation of differentiated instruction, significant improvement was observed, as 57.89% of the students reached the Outstanding level and 36.84% achieved Very Satisfactory performance in the post-test. Results further showed that role play, debate, and interview projects effectively improved students’ understanding of gender equality, empathy, critical thinking, respectful attitudes, and collaboration. However, students also experienced challenges such as communication apprehension, low self-confidence, spontaneous expression difficulties, and group collaboration issues.

The study concluded that differentiated instruction is an effective learner-centered approach in enhancing students’ awareness of gender issues and promoting inclusive and respectful classroom interaction.