Management Plan in Selected Technology and Livelihood Education Areas for Teachers of Junior High School Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Knowledge, skills, and competencies of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teachers on selected TLE areas, beauty care and cookery, as perceived by school heads and TLE teachers themselves were assessed to determine the quality of instruction and the implementation of desired learning competency. It also dealt with the personal and professional qualities of teachers in teaching TLE. In addition, the study investigated the various issues and concerns encountered by TLE teachers relative to meeting TESDA standards. In this study, a management plan was proposed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of TLE teachers from schools in Area I, Province of Batangas for greater productivity of the graduates.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used, with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument. The researcher also used interview guide questions to substantiate the study. One hundred thirty-three (133) respondents which comprised of thirty-one (31) school heads and one hundred two (102) TLE teachers served as the subject of the study.

RESULTS

The findings showed that TLE teachers manifest professional qualities to a great extent, specifically in terms of work values, human relations, communication skills, and creativity. The study also revealed that TLE teachers are moderately knowledgeable and moderately competent on the skills and competencies needed in beauty care particularly on nail care and wellness massage, and in cookery, specifically on preparing hot and cold meals. The findings indicated that there are significant differences between the assessment of school heads and TLE teachers on the knowledge in beauty care and on the skills and competencies in cookery. Data analysis also revealed the different issues and concerns that teachers encountered in teaching the two selected areas in TLE relative to meeting TESDA standards.

DISCUSSIONS

A management plan proposed by the researcher can enhance and improve the TLE teachers’ knowledge, skills, and competencies in the selected TLE areas. The study recommended that the management plan be presented to concerned authorities for evaluation before it could be implemented by the school heads and TLE teachers, in the hope of enhancing the effectiveness of teachers to prepare graduates towards greater productivity.