Competency-Based Training Approach in Teaching Grade 10 Tle-Ict Students in Sabang National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Department of Education provides a specific timeframe to conduct lesson and assessment whether the learners are personally ready or not. Learners who experience health problems, natural phenomena, and other untoward incidents have futile learnings. Technical-Vocational schools use competency-based training (CBT) approach where learners learn on their own pace, are allowed multiple entries and multiple exits on specific competencies, and most, take assessments any time they want and ready to. These made the researcher decide to test the effectiveness of the CBT approach in Sabang National High School.

METHODS

Experimental-quasi research was applied to minimize the difference among respondents in terms of culture, level of performances, and others which may affect the result of the experiment. Learners took pretest using researcher-made-test to determine their level and least-learned competency. The researcher randomly divided the class into two groups. The controlled group attends normal teaching-learning process with formative assessment and hands-on activities. The experimental group used a CBT approach using Competency Based Learning Module, video tutorials and computerized assessment with randomized questions before the hands-on activity. After, post-test was given to determine the significant difference between the controlled and experimental group.

RESULTS

Learners in grade 10 TLE-ICT have a performance level from level 1 to level 4. The least learned competency is competency A which is about maintaining and repairing computer systems and network. Most of the learners only knew how to use computers but do not know how to properly maintain and repair them. On the other hand, competency B was about proper using of hand tools. Students know the proper use of hand tools based on observation or through firsthand experiences. No learners reached level 5 or professional level which means that they have no advance learning. Competency-Based Training (CBT) has a significant effect on learners and they become active by self-actualization; in repetition, they able to master competency by finding what went well and what went wrong. Study reveals the need to design an offline computer program consisting of CBLM, Multimedia Presentations, and Computerized Assessment as learning materials to improve the competencies of grade 10 students in TLE.

DISCUSSIONS

Competency-based training approach must be explored further as an effective approach in developing competencies of other learning areas in education.