Integrating Sustainable Agriculture in Teaching Mathematics: Development of a Project- based Learning Prototype           

Leonor Roann De Amor G. Labarca

University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines 

Sweet Christine G. Capin

University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines  

Elmer Javel Jr.

University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines 

Marvin Valentin

University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines  

Ivy Lyt S. Abina

University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines

Orville J. Evardo Jr.

Davao de Oro State College, Compostela, Davao de Oro Province, Philippines 

Abstract

This developmental study seeks to develop a Project-Based learning prototype that integrates sustainable agriculture in teaching mathematics. Data was gathered through the in-depth interviews using the developed semi-structured questionnaire. The study used the Clarke and Braun thematic analysis to analyze the data collected. The researchers found the following themes: Profitability of Aquaponics, Requisite for Computational Skills, Integration of Aquaponics in Teaching Unit Conversion, and Promoting Competencies through Self-discovery as Elements in Crafting Teaching-Learning Package for Sustainable Agriculture. Based on the result, the researchers developed a Project-Based Learning Prototype that integrates Sustainable Agriculture in teaching mathematics at the grade 7 level. It has been concluded that the proposed teaching-learning prototype should promote competencies through self-discovery, that is, using real-life situations rather than hypothetical ones to engage students in meaningful projects, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and prepare them for future work and careers. Further, it is recommended that future research may investigate the effectiveness and implementation of the developed teaching-learning prototype. Also, school administrators should ensure educators have access to adequate resources, training, and help to implement aquaponics education effectively.  

Keywords: Aquaponics, Mathematics Education, project- based Learning, sustainable agriculture, unit of conversion

How to cite:

Labarca, L. R. D. A., Capin, S. C., Javel Jr., E., Valentin, M., Abina, I. L., & Evardo Jr., O. J. (2024). Integrating Sustainable Agriculture in Teaching Mathematics: Development of a Project-Based Learning Prototype. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 2(4), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.17613/0kyde-1af80.

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