Science Teaching in the Public Secondary Schools in the Municipality of Aglipay

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Science is one discipline which entails in its process observation, arriving at actions and solutions to arrive at desired ends. Science teaching in the Municipality of Aglipay is implementing the new curriculum under the K to 12 programs and the expectation is high that learners will be ingrained with concepts, skills, and knowledge that make them contributory to developmental changes brought about by Science and Technology.

METHODS

The researcher made use of the descriptive survey method to gather data and information about the conditions of teaching science. The research was conducted in all the six public secondary schools in the municipality of Aglipay with 19 teachers teaching Science from Grade 7 to 9. The researcher used the structured questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument, In addition, an informal interview was conducted to gather additional information.

RESULTS

After the conduct of the research, the result implies that gender, civil status, and educational attainment are not an operant variable which affect the perception of the respondents on the problems encountered in teaching science. Results implies that teaching strategies, techniques, and approaches are affective but there is still a need to be equipped with the modern trends in teaching science. The fact stands that the teachers play a crucial role in the delivery of quality science instruction to the learners. In the existence of their functions, they are confronted with various problems that seemingly hamper the smooth flow of the teaching process. However, if teachers display an aura of dedication and sincerity, quality education which is the vision and mission of the Department of Education is not far from the realization.

DISCUSSIONS

The result implied that school heads should make a training design intended for teachers teaching Science to come up with new strategies, techniques, and approaches to make the lesson more interesting for the students. The school heads should conduct school-based trainings on the preparation of instructional materials and encourage teachers to enroll in the graduate studies for professional growth.: