‘What’s in a step if not a story?’ Cultivating Individual Interest and Engagement in Philippine Traditional Dance for Cultural Continuity: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Physical Education

Joseph Lobo

doi:10.29333/ejecs/2791

Authors

Joseph Lobo Bulacan State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2553-467X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2791

Keywords:

culturally sustaining pedagogy, individual interest, Philippine traditional dances, physical education, study engagement, quasi-experimental design

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study examined how pedagogical framing influences students’ motivation and engagement in Philippine traditional dances. Ninety undergraduates enrolled in Physical Education (PATH-Fit 4: Philippine Traditional Dances) from a state university in the Philippines were purposively assigned into control (n = 45) and experimental (n = 45) groups. Both classes followed the full syllabus, which included orientation, classifications, fundamental steps, drills, practice and culminating performances of two major dances. The control group received conventional instruction that emphasized lectures, memorization and drills. The experimental group, while covering the same content, was taught using individual interest-based techniques such as icebreakers, storytelling, contextual framing and reflective questioning. Pre- and post-test surveys measured individual interest and study engagement. Independent samples t-tests confirmed baseline equivalence, and subsequent ANCOVA and 2 × 2 mixed-design ANOVA revealed significantly greater improvements for the experimental group. Findings suggest that individual interest-based techniques effectively foster lasting individual interest and sustained engagement, supporting cultural continuity through dance education.

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Author Biography

Joseph Lobo, Bulacan State University

Dr. Joseph Lobo is an Assistant Professor IV and Research Coordinator at the College of Sports, Exercise and Recreation, Bulacan State University. His research focuses on individual interest, motivation, and student engagement in movement-based education, with numerous publications in Scopus-indexed journals. He also serves as Head of the University Journal Publications Office and is an active member of national research networks in Physical Education and Sports Science. His scholarly work advances culturally responsive pedagogy and learner-centered approaches in higher education.

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