CULTURAL LEADERSHIP GEARING TOWARDS HISTORICAL RECOLLECTION

This study delves into cultural leadership in education, emphasizing educators' vital role in fostering appreciation for history and culture. However, challenges such as the scarcity of relevant references impede effective implementation. It aims to assess cultural leadership among teachers at Mercedes Elementary School, investigate resource integration for local history teaching, identify challenges in contextualizing history, explore the link between cultural leadership and resource integration, and propose strategies for enhancing teachers' cultural leadership in Mercedes, Camarines Norte. Using quantitative descriptive correlational research design with 54 respondents, the findings indicate a high level of cultural leadership among teachers at Mercedes Elementary School, with an overall weighted mean of 3.18. Additionally, the integration of educational materials for teaching local history in Mercedes, Camarines Norte, was found to be high, with a weighted mean of 3.10. Primary challenges faced by teachers include time constraints, limited access to technology, insufficient community involvement, lack of training opportunities, inadequate funding, difficulty accessing historical resources, incorporation of local narratives, multimedia creation, collaboration with local artists, and establishing a centralized digital repository. Moreover, a significant relationship exists between teachers' cultural leadership and the integration of educational materials. The study proposes Digital Instructional Material that represents a significant step toward enhancing the cultural leadership skills of teachers in Mercedes, Camarines Norte. By providing comprehensive support and intervention, the Digital Instructional Material equips educators with the necessary tools to integrate local history and culture into their teaching practices effectively.