Implementation of Differentiated Instruction and the Teachers' Instructional Competencies in General Santos West District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study concentrated on the implementation of differentiated instruction and the teachers' instructional competencies in General Santos West District, Division of General Santos City.

METHODS

Specifically, this research used the descriptive-correlation method of research. It determined the implementation of differentiated instruction of the teachers based on the pupils' interest, assessment, lesson planning, content, process, and product.It also identified the level of the teachers' instructional competencies in terms of diversity of learners, content, and pedagogy and reporting learner's outcome. A significant difference in the extent to which teachers implement differentiated instruction was determined. The significant relationship between the extent of implementation of differentiated instruction and the teachers' instructional competencies were also recognized. This research involved teachers, subject coordinators, and principals who availed themselves in the use of the questionnaire. It utilized the use of mean and ranking methods, frequency counts, percentage, ANOVA, and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient test to arrive at valid results.

RESULTS

The findings of this study showed that in the implementation of differentiated instruction, the teachers often considered pupils' interest, use assessment of students' learning, plan lesson carefully, and efficiently implemented the content of instruction.

DISCUSSIONS