Evaluating the Effectiveness of Project–Based Learning on Embroidery Instruction

The decline of students’ interest and attitude towards learning embroidery has become a growing concern among the educators due to the following factors: limited budgetary support, lack of equipment and facility, lack of experience and talent. The rising influence of technology also affects the students’ engagement in learning embroidery which is perceived as boring and outdated skill. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of project-based learning on embroidery instruction and to develop an enhanced teaching material using project-based learning intended to the public secondary school of Region VII. This study employed an explanatory – sequential mixed-method design wherein the study quantified students’ performance and then discovered the students’ challenges and opportunities. This study used a purposive sampling wherein the students were assessed using z – test to determine the entrance and exit level of students’ performance and t – test to determine the significant mean difference in the students’ performance. This study used a researcher – made questionnaire focusing on the competencies of embroidery prescribed on the Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) by Department of Education as an instrument in determining the quantitative data and a researcher-made interview guide in discovering the development of technical skills, creativity, challenges and opportunities through a focused-group discussion. The results revealed a significant improvement in the students’ embroidery performance after the use of project-based learning. The experiences such as enhancement of embroidery skills and techniques through practical application, time management challenges and development of values strengthened the quantitative results of the study. Hence, project-based learning positively influenced students’ performance in embroidery instruction demonstrating its effectiveness as a teaching strategy. Thus, it is recommended that project-based learning be integrated school-wide in delivery of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) to promote deeper skill development and sustained student engagement.