Perceived Training Needs of Teachers on the Utilization of Pedagogical Approaches

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The action research on the perceived training needs of teachers on the utilization of pedagogical approaches was conducted to determine the need for teachers of Polomolok National High School (PNHS) for a training program. This study was anchored on the finding of the study conducted by the school's assistant principal which revealed that sixty percent (60%) of the teachers in the school employed lecture approach in the delivery of the learning instructions. This assessed the extent of competence and perceived training needs of teachers on the utilization of the pedagogical approaches as a basis for developing a training program. Eventually, this aimed to improve the teaching quality of teachers through the use of pedagogies as well as the learning outcomes of the learners.

METHODS

Conducted during the first quarter of the school year 2017-2018, this study used a mixed methodology -quantitative and qualitative methods where a survey questionnaire was used by the twenty-five (25) teacher respondents (25 % of the 100-teacher population), who were randomly-selected through draw lots. To analyze the data, frequency count, weighted mean and percentile and Pearson's correlation were the statistical computations employed.

RESULTS

Based on the data, it was found out that, there is a need for a training program to be conducted for the PNHS teachers on the utilization of the K-12-prescribed approaches, specifically, constructivism, inquiry-based, collaborative, reflective and integrative. Hence, during the first three days of this year's Midyear Performance Review and Evaluation (MPRE), the needed training was conducted.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that teachers of Polomolok National High School need a training program on the utilization of pedagogical approaches. This is to increase the performance level of the learners of the said school.