School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) for Teachers of the Identified Grade VI Slow Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The main purpose of the study is to design and develop a SLAC (School Learning Action Cell) for teachers of the identified grade VI slow learners based on their identified needs and intellectual potential. Specifically, the study aimed to find out the general intelligence profile of grade VI pupils; describe the intellectual potential of pupils; and design SLAC Session to address the identified weaknesses of the children.

METHODS

The study made use of the descriptive research design. A purposive sampling technique was implored in this study and administered the RSPM to 487 grade VI pupils currently enrolled in San Gabriel II Elementary School.

RESULTS

Findings revealed that the majority of the children have poor intelligence and characterized as slow learners. It was concluded that majority of the children might not able to adhere to the National Learning Standard set by the Department of Education. To address this condition, it was recommended to design and implement a modification in the current practice of designing SLAC Sessions to include enhancing executive functions for the slow learners to address their identified need.

DISCUSSIONS

The study covers the design and development of the School Learning Action Cell to bridge the identified needs and learning gaps of the grade VI slow learners in all learning areas. Setting the parameter of the study, it is limited to the identification and profiling of the intellectual capacity of the grade VI pupils. Other factors that affects the intelligence or the "g" factor of the pupils like nourishment, physical condition, family background, economic status, and other issues are not considered in the study.