Perceived Impact of Quarterly Scheme Rotation Focused on the Attitude of Students Towards Learning Science in Lumbangan National High School, Nasugbu Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Quarterly Scheme Rotation (QSR) refers to the teacher's quarterly scheduling of class assignment. They are grouped according to their field of specialization or to the science subject they are comfortable to teach. The main purpose of the Quarterly Scheme Rotation is to cope with the spiral approach of K-12 curriculum, which aims to enhance the science education of the country. This study aimed to assess the impact of Quarterly Scheme Rotation of Science teachers focused on the attitude of students in Lumbangan National High School.

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive-correlational method of research. The researcher prepared a questionnaire as the main instrument to determine the impact of quarterly scheme rotation on the attitude of three hundred ninety (390) Grade 8, 9 and 10 students towards learning Science in Lumbangan National High School.

RESULTS

The study revealed that there was a great impact of quarterly scheme rotation of Science teachers because it affects and influence the learners' attitude towards learning Science and their attitude towards the teachers. Intrinsic motivation of the learners influenced themselves to enhance the academic performance in the subject. The good interpersonal attitude of the learners toward the teachers gained thru self-efficacy. Learners' attitude towards the teacher, their final grades, and sex and grade level showed significant correlation with the students' attitude towards learning Science. Only age showed no significant correlation with the learners' attitude towards learning science.

DISCUSSIONS

The results suggested that teachers on Secondary schools should implement the Quarterly Scheme Rotation of teachers to test its effectiveness. The school administration should give full support to the teachers by providing sufficient and suitable implementation plan for effective instruction and best learning ofthe learners. Additionally, implementation of the scheme rotation model is highly recommended to serve as framework in dealing with other studies pertaining to quarter scheme rotation of teachers in Science.