Competencies of Physical Education Teachers in the Public Secondary Schools in Municipality of GMA, Cavite: Basis for Competency Development Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aimed to develop and use the evaluation tools for teachers of Physical Education based on competency standards. The researchers were motivated to contribute to the veracity and validity of whether this evaluation tool is effective.

METHODS

A total of 38 teachers and 2 Head Teachers in District of General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite were included in the study. The researcher used a combination of quantitative and qualitative developmental research method and quantitative data. The principal instruments of gathering data were the validated self-made questionnaire witha checklist. Moreover, opinions, views, and suggestions regarding the P.E teaching competencies gathered from interviews, readings, and survey was considered in this study.

RESULTS

These findings revealed that the implementation of competency-based standards as part of the evaluation tool could appropriately and effectively gauge the teaching performance of the P. E. teachers. The said evaluation tool is recommended for consideration and appropriate action by Department of Education or any school which may want to use it.

DISCUSSIONS

The study revealed that the evaluation tool would further be used to further the teaching and learning process. In the other hand, the school administrator also needs to observe the needs for the implementation of the evaluation tool in teaching the Physical Education subject.