Transcending the Cebuano Culture of Banquet Celebration to a Joyful Model of Teaching

Abstract

Shaping the cultural identity, fostering community bonds, and embodying enduring values contribute to the local Cebuano banquet preservation known as kumbira. This study explores a strategic integration into a comprehensive framework, seamlessly weaving cultural aspects into its educational potential as a teaching model inside the classroom. Using a grounded theory design, the research explored a teaching model based on its practices. The vibrant and joyful celebration of a kumbira can be replicated in a classroom setting, where the feelings of joy and laughter in a celebration will have to be experienced by teachers and learners in the Kumbira Model of Joyful Teaching (KMJT). In KMJT, a happy classroom goes beyond traditional learning spaces, evolving into a distinctive educational environment where learners acquire knowledge, engage in socialization, and revel in a festive atmosphere, reflecting the communal ethos of a happy classroom atmosphere where they experience joy, respect, and tolerance. KMJT holds the transformation of the classrooms into vibrant, student-centered environments fostering effective learning outcomes and cultural appreciation. The study suggests ongoing exploration to assess KMJT's pragmatic application and efficacy in enhancing instructional strategies. The study recommends implementing cooking workshops to introduce younger generations to authentic Filipino dishes, fortifying the preservation of culinary practices. This research equips educators with innovative pedagogies and cultivates pride and identity among the Cebuano people by actively embracing their rich food and cultural heritage.