Differentiated Activities for Kindergarten Pupils in the Division of Batangas City

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Preschool education offers the finest development of children during their preparatory years. Preschool education is significant because, during the preschool years, basic character, values, abilities, personality, skills, and knowledge are formed. Qualities, when properly developed will shape the individuals' overall perspective and preparedness in life. Also, the learning process children go through during their preschool years has a lasting effect on their intellectual, as well as social development. Preschool education has been urged even more strongly over the past few years due to the people's recognition of the significance of these preschool experiences to the total development of the child.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research which is designed for investigating and gathering information to determine the activities in teaching kindergarten pupils. The respondents of the study were the preschool teachers from all districts in the Division of Batangas City. This corresponded to 100% of the population of the said respondents.

RESULTS

The salient findings of this study are as follows:The employment of the Multimedia Approach where children use a variety of artistic or communicative media is ranked as the highest among all the delivery of instruction in terms of the method being used for kindergarten pupils.The pupils have the energy for bodily movements; they can walk forward along a narrow edge; they can run without tripping or falling; and, they easily get tired. the pupils have confidence; are affectionate and thoughtful; and, can give his/her best when challenged. The social aspects of having a liking to go to many places; of sharing toys with others; of being friendly with other children even not of his/her age; of joining group movement activities; and, of waiting for his/her turn comes next.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers play an important part in educating learners. An awareness of these concepts would motivate everyone connected with schools to ensure a solid foundation of their potentials and abilities as a human being. The preschool teachers are no exemption in giving activities to the children. Children should enjoy every activity that the teachers provide while learning. The experiences with preschool teachers prove that activities are very important and that they give special attention and focus for the children to learn.