Abstract
The study aimed to develop, validate and determine the level of acceptability of a content-based strategic teaching guide in Trends, Networks and Critical thinking in the 21st Century in developing the competencies for the subject Oral Communication in Context. It utilized a quantitative method of gathering data based on a descriptive-developmental research design. Based on the findings, the competencies in Oral Communication in Context were successfully attained by the developed teaching guide. Critical thinking and problem solving gained the highest overall mean which is verbally interpreted as Proficient; written communication skills came second which is interpreted as Accomplished; and the third in rank is oral communication skills which is interpreted as Effective. The level of acceptability of the material was measured based on content, format, organization and presentation and accuracy and up-to-datedness of information. Results revealed that the material is highly acceptable based on the evaluation of HUMSS teachers, users and curriculum writers. Despite the high ratings, a few points for improvement were given by the curriculum writers which all focused generally on the design and physical features of the developed material. In conclusion, the developed material can be an efficient tool to teach the target subject area, but minor improvements shall be considered.
