Divison Reading Enhancement and Advocacy for Maximum Understanding and Performance (DREAM-UP) Reading Program Intensification as an Avenue to Develop Learners' Reading Comprehension

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Student Learning is essential to the function of the school and effective instructional supervision is one of the critical aspects in the school system in order to reinforce and enhance the teaching process that will lead to efficient student learning. This study describes the level of performance of teachers in the Municipality of Malungon using the new classroom observation tool crafted by the Department of Education Region XII in terms of the five domains, namely, (1) content knowledge and pedagogy, (2) learning environment, (3) diversity of learner, (4) curriculum and planning and (5) assessment and reporting which provides appropriate intervention, training and assistance to teachers thus enhancing their teaching-learning skills.

METHODS

This study used descriptive quantitative research design in analyzing and interpreting the data. Classroom observation was conducted during instructional supervision to thirty-four (34) teachers in Malungon District using the classroom observation tool.

RESULTS

Findings showed that teachers got low results in domain 3 or in the aspect of learner's diversity with a percentile rank of 6.92%. This led to the formulation of the capacity building program to uplift the result into integrating level from consolidating level. Furthermore, among the four districts of Malungon, East Malungon District got the lowest average rate with 7.22%. Thus, teachers, schools and supervisors of the said district are recommended to attend training to further enhance their knowledge on the aspect of the diversity of learners.

DISCUSSIONS

It was found that among the five domains, domain emerge to be the weakest point of the teachers in Malungon District as this domain encapsulates the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in class and contextualization and localization of teaching materials depending on the differences and needs of the learners thus the respondents needs further capacity building training on teaching strategies and developing instructional materials suited in addressing the gaps on handling diversified learners. In this study, it is hereby recommended that teachers shall make innovations on their teaching strategies, enhance ICT skills and cope with the latest trends and styles of teaching to achieve current learning standards for diverse learners.