Proposed Utilization of Flipped Classroom in Callejon Nhs to Raise the Interest and Focus of Students in Learning When the Teacher Is -onLeave

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

When a teacher is on-leave, several problems can arise like cutting classes of students; disturbance from nearby classroom and the worst is students might get hurt due to non-presence of the teacher. The presence of a teacher inside the classroom is very crucial not only in the learning development of the students but also growing socially. Thus, due to some instances like attending seminars, meetings, coaching sports activities, family affairs and also due to health conditions, teachers sometimes have to file a leave of absence.

Teacher's efforts in looking for innovative ideas are needed for students not to suffer from learning gaps when the teacher is out. In this advent of technological advancement, one innovative strategy a teacher can utilize is the use of ICT such as "Flipping the Classroom".

METHODS

This study used descriptive research design which describes data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon being studied. Survey was also used in this research. It was conducted to the selected officers of sixteen classes together with their advisers. The main instrument that was used in this study was a researcher-made instrument. Interviews and focus group discussions were also conducted to substantiate the study.

RESULTS

The condition inside the classroom when the teacher is on-leave have a composite mean of 2.3461 while the usual activity left by the teacher on-leave have a composite mean of 2.2016 was observed. Significant relationships have a computed r of 0.813 with a p-value of 0.004(<0.05) indicates that the null hypothesis is rejected and there is significant relationship between the condition inside the classroom when the teacher is on-leave and the usual activity left by the teacher on-leave. A plan of action was made in this regard.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, there were observed conditions and students' activities inside the classroom when the teacher is on-leave which should be addressed by the teacher and give more attention to raise the interest and focus of the students. Utilization of the proposed usage offlipped classroom was one of the strategies a teacher can give to address the needs of the students.