The Status of Teachers' Instructional Practices in Literature on the Performance of Public Junior High School Students in Area III, Division of Batangas: A Basis for aProposed Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Literature classes are perceived as boring and useless for many students. The endless meetings of reading chapters and units put the students into a state of boredom. Teachers seem to be helpless in making the students read the pages covering the lessons in literature. The scenario is worse in the discussion part wherein the students cannot answer even noting detail-questions.To make the study of Literature more meaningful and enjoyable, the teacher should implement instructional practices that will strengthen and establish a harmonious and positive learning climate, engage the students in activities and apply classroom assessment procedures.

METHODS

The study focused on finding out the assessment of Literature teachers on their instructional practices in teaching literature and their students' performance in the subject. It used the descriptive method of research which involves the collection and analysis of data in order to test the hypothesis and answer the questions concerning the study.

RESULTS

1. The respondents confirm the very satisfactory instructional practices of the teachers in teaching Literature in terms of learning climate and student engagement, while normally average in the area of classroom assessment. 2. Instructional practices of the teachers in terms of learning climate, student engagement and classroom assessment vary significantly since greater manifestation is observable on the first two variables than on that of the third. 3. The students' performance in Literature is satisfactory. 4. Instructional practices of the teachers in terms of learning climate, student engagement and classroom assessment collaboratively enhance the students' performance in Literature. 5. The proposed action plan aimed to improve further the teachers' instructional practices, along with the students' academic performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The teacher should design a classroom apt, hold literary contests and make every encounter more meaningful and enjoyable toestablish a positive learning climate; the teacher should promote open lines of communication, design classroom activities, and set up classroom policy to strengthen the process of student engagement; the teacher should be adept in selecting test items, inform the students the criteria for passing and failing a test or activity, and have transparency of the grading system to maintain classroom assessment procedures, while the proposed action plan should be implemented the soonest time possible.