Designing Self-Learning Modules on Project Management for the Sangguniang Kabataan Council of Barangay Sapangbato

Abstract

Project management is a vital part of the public sector whose fundamental function is to develop projects that create effective services and enhance the existing ones (Selepe, 2023)—making project management skills a core competency for public officials like the Sangguniang Kabataan Council. In an initial assessment with the SK Council of Barangay Sapangbato, Angeles City, Pampanga, weak project management skills were revealed to be the council’s most pressing issue, specifically in time management and task division areas. This paper seeks to address this problem through instructional design by developing three (3) digital Self-Learning Modules on project management developed using instructional and multimedia design principles, theories of learning, learning objectives development, methods of assessment, Open Education concepts, and Online Learning models. A synchronous online class was conducted to pilot-test the first SLM. The summative assessment revealed the learners’ understanding of basic project management concepts such as project characteristics, life cycles, constraints, and relevant intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. The skills and knowledge that the learners can gain from the SLMs will enable them to design and conduct projects that aid in the holistic development of their members. Moreover, the SLMs can be a significant addition to the limited number of project management materials specially designed for the SK Council.