Science Teachers' Learning Needs of Sariaya West District, Division of Quezon

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The K-12 curriculum in Science is in spiral progression approach. According to Abarra (2018), this spiral progression approach exposes learners into a wide variety of concepts or topics and disciplines, until they mastered it by studying it over and over again but with different deepening of complexity. It means that Science teachers, even with different specialization, have to teach the four areas of Science in every grade level. This study sought to determine the learning needs of Science teachers of Sariaya West District in reaching the K-12 competencies. It serves as a basis for the development of an In-Service Training (INSET) of Junior High School Science teachers in Sariaya West District.

METHODS

This study utilized a quantitative-descriptive type of research. It covered all 23 Science Teachers in Sariaya West District from Lutucan NHS, Bignay NHS, and Gov. Anacleto C. Alcala NHS. Survey questionnaire was used to elicit and analyze the responses of the respondents.

RESULTS

Most of the respondents were 21-40 years old, Teacher I, bachelor's degree holders, and with specialization in General Science. The respondents have mastery and exceed mastery level of competency in Science. However, force, motion and energy got the lowest among the four areas. Demographic variable such as specialization of the teachers contributed to the significant difference in their perceived level of mastery in the four areas of Science.

DISCUSSIONS

The hotspot of this investigation is on the Science teachers' learning needs in Sariaya West District. The researchers became interested with the said topic because of the spiral progression approach in the K-12 curriculum wherein the Science teachers must be competent to four areas of Science such as matter, living things and their environment, earth and space, and force, motion and, energy This study proposed an In-Service Training (INSET) for Junior High School Science teachers in Sariaya West District. It aims to enhance the level of mastery of the Science teachers in reaching the K-12 competencies.