Educational, Social, and Cultural Contribution of Public School to the Indigenous People

This current study sought to determine the educational, social and cultural contribution of the public school to the indigenous people. The Marikudo Ati Community located in the Sitio Marikudo, Barangay Camangcamang, District of Isabela, Negros Occidental was the subject-respondents of the study. The researcher utilized a qualitative type of research design. The research questionnaire used is composed of interview guide questions that focus on the educational, social and cultural contribution of public school to indigenous people. The questionnaire undergone face and content validation by the experts in the field. The data were gathered through a Focus Grouped Discussion. Responses of the respondents were recorded and were transcribe verbatim. The results revealed that public school had a great contribution to the education of indigenous people in terms of literacy and beliefs towards education. It was revealed that indigenous people value education as they see it necessary in life. The results also revealed that public school provided indigenous community venues for self-expression as well as indigenous people are now accepted in the community. Finally, the result revealed that public school provided the indigenous community opportunities to attend cultural events and to create sense of community identity. Indigenous people were given the chance to participate in different activities in the community and outside the community through dance presentation, drama and games.