Effectiveness of Validated Hairdressing II Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) in Enhancing Practical Skills in Hairstyling and Make-Up

Abstract

This action research examined the effectiveness of validated Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) in Hairdressing II in enhancing Grade 12 students’ practical skills in hairstyling and makeup. Developed by the researcher and officially recognized by the Division Office, the LAS had undergone expert validation and was initially utilized during the modular distance learning period. With the return to face-to-face classes, the study aimed to assess their instructional value in a laboratory-based setting. Thirty-three Grade 12 Home Economics students from Antipolo City Senior High School participated, along with five expert validators. A mixed-methods research design was employed, integrating surveys, validator rating tools, student performance portfolios, and video documentation. The findings showed that validators rated the LAS as “Very Satisfactory” in terms of content quality, clarity, MELC alignment, and technical presentation. Students found the LAS “Very Effective” in developing their skills and expressed high satisfaction in its usability, visual appeal, and design. Observational data further confirmed “Very Evident” mastery of competencies, particularly in hair sectioning, tool handling, and time management. The study affirms the instructional value of teacher-developed LAS in bridging theory and practice, and in enhancing student readiness for industry-based competencies in the TVL track.