TEACHING STRATEGIES AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING INDIGENOUS LEARNERS: BASIS FOR MODULE DEVELOPMENT

  ABSTRACT: This study explored the teaching strategies, instructional materials, challenges, and recommendations for improving English instruction for Indigenous learners in Senior High School. Based from the findings, language teachers primarily used visual aids, direct instruction, questioning techniques and culturally relevant materials to ensure structure, clarity, and student engagement. Technology-based strategies like online app or resources, interactive activities and digital storytelling were less utilized due to limited access to infrastructure and digital tools. Instructional materials such as worksheets or handouts, culturally relevant texts, and audio/visual resources were most commonly utilized, while interactive whiteboards or smartboards, language learning software, and bilingual dictionaries were rarely used due to resource scarcities.