Holistic Development of Padre Garcia National High School TVL-HE Senior High School Students through TLC (Teaching and Learning Across Curriculum)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

PGNHS-SHS has three TVL heterogeneous classes. Students have taken different TLE specializations which are: agriculture, ICT, and home economics. Thus, the students' background has played a crucial factor in the delivery of Bread and Pastry Production (BPP) competencies. To achieve the competencies and develop holistic students, the researcher was interested to conduct this research in order to propose an intervention through TLC (Teaching and Learning Across Curriculum). This study aimed to provide a systematic integration of the core subjects with the specialized subjects to produce students who have holistic development of their chosen career.

METHODS

The researcher used a mixed quantitative and qualitative research design to answer the research question. Among the methods conducted were: survey among 72 students, focus group discussion with 11 other teachers of the students, and document analysis from the files of the subject teacher.

RESULTS

Results show that all the current subjects of the TVL-HE students can be integrated with the competencies of BPP thereby making it possible to create a holistic curriculum.

DISCUSSIONS

All the other subjects of TVL-HE students have competencies that can be integrated in the BPP curriculum. Given the low level of skills of students in the concerned subjects, they need integrated activities and materials which can assist in their holistic development. TVL-HE teachers should coordinate with other teachers during IM preparation to attain learning across the curriculum.