Perception of Julian A. Pastor Memorial Elementary School Teacher sin Teaching MAPEH Subject

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching MAPEH is one of the responses to encourage the holistic development of pupils. It enriches students' cultural knowledge while learning Music and Arts and at the same time improves motor skills and teaches students to be healthy and smart. This study seeks to answer the perception of JAPMES teachers on teaching MAPEH with factors relative to objectives and contents, management, supervision, knowledge, and skills.

METHODS

The target subject for the study is 15 MAPEH teachers of Julian A. Pastor Memorial Elementary School. A descriptive research method was employed with constructed questionnaire as a data gathering instrument. Relevant data gathered were analyzed using frequency count, weighted mean and ranking.

RESULTS

Teaching MAPEH helps the teachers in providing a relaxed, fun and enjoyable environment in school. The acquired necessary skills are considered important to be a more effective educator. This in spite of factors that hinder their effectiveness such as obsolete teaching materials and technology and inadequate funding.

DISCUSSIONS

Music, Art, Physical Education and Health should provide an outlet for relaxation. Administrators, teachers, and stakeholders should work together to provide the necessary learning materials for pupils to enjoy learning more about music, arts physical education and health and achieve the envisioned goals of the K-12 Curriculum. Similar studies may be conducted considering other MAPEH classes to verify the results of this study and enrich the proposed measures.