A Case Study of Learner Information System-Supported Instruction and Teacher Coordination in a Rural Public Elementary School in Ifugao, Philippines

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  • GINA HABBILING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64358/sih.v2i1.53

Keywords:

learner information system, data-informed pedagogy, rural education, instructional leadership

Abstract

Learner Information Systems (LIS) have become central to data-informed decision-making in basic education, yet their pedagogical integration in rural school contexts remains underexplored. This qualitative case study examined how LIS supports instructional practices and teacher coordination in a rural public elementary school in Ifugao, Philippines. Guided by data-informed pedagogy and instructional leadership frameworks, the study focused on the experiences and practices of a teacher serving as school coordinator. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and classroom-related records, and were analyzed thematically. Findings reveal that LIS-supported instruction enhanced learner profiling, instructional planning, and monitoring of learner progress. Teacher coordination was strengthened through shared data interpretation, collaborative planning, and targeted interventions for at-risk learners. However, challenges related to limited infrastructure, time constraints, and data literacy were also identified. The study concludes that when LIS is framed as a pedagogical tool rather than a purely administrative system, it contributes meaningfully to instructional coherence and learner-centered teaching. Implications are discussed for teachers, school leaders, and policymakers seeking to strengthen data-informed pedagogy in rural basic education settings.

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2026-05-23

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Studies in Interdisciplinary Horizons

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