International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study focused on creating and validating a webpage platform designed to enhance students’ advanced literary understanding in a Philippine Literature course. Using a modified ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate), the platform addressed three common areas of student difficulty: vocabulary knowledge, narrative comprehension, and literary analysis. The content was aligned with the ENG 158 curriculum and evaluated by 16 experts and English teachers using a questionnaire that assessed these core domains. The webpage was rated “Very Effective” in supporting student learning, fostering independent study, and integrating digital tools into classroom instruction. To assess the platform's impact, a developmental research design was employed. Students accessed the webpage during the Prelim period, taking a pre-test before use and a post-test after completing the modules. The results showed a significant improvement in student performance across all core areas, confirming the platform's effectiveness. Evaluators also recommended improving navigation, adding structured content timelines, and providing introductory guides to optimize usability. Overall, the study strongly recommends the platform as a valuable digital supplement that promotes critical thinking, learner autonomy, and deeper engagement with literature, urging educators to adopt and refine such tools to meet modern learning demands.

Key Words: Philippine Literature, web-based instruction, digital learning platform, literary analysis, vocabulary development, narrative comprehension, ENG 158, ADDIE model, instructional material, educational technology, developmental research design, independent learning, critical thinking, student engagement.