Implementation of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Education Framework in Mapita Integrated School, Philippines

Abstract

This research paper was administered to assess the extent of implementation of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Education Policy Framework in Mapita Integrated School (MIS) in Aguilar, Pangasinan, Philippines as perceived by the teachers, parents and community leaders. Mixed method of research was used in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used in determining the respondents.  Mean average and 5-point Likert scale were used in analyzing and interpreting the data gathered. The survey questionnaire was utilized as the data gathering instrument which was validated by experts to ensure its validity. Mapita Integrated School is highly implementing the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Education Policy Framework crafted by DepEd. The school highly implements the policies that strengthen the hiring, deployment, and continuous development of teachers and learning facilitators in the implementation of its IP Education Program and implements stronger affirmative action to eradicate all forms of discrimination against IPs in the entire Philippine educational system.