Impact of the Instructional Strategies to the Academic Performance of the Pupils of Bernardo ondo Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

There are different instructional strategies utilized by the teachers but there is a great need to implement more instructional practices to be used by the teachers to lift the academic performance of the pupils in school. Teachers must be resourceful even if there are lacking materials available in a classroom, creative and find ways to lose out the low level of performance of our clientele. It is found out that there are some skills in the subject that are not mastered by the pupils. Despite the competitiveness of the teachers in school, there is a need to improve the academic performances of our pupils.

METHODS

A qualitative research approach was used in conducting the study. Through narrating their experiences collecting of data is being employed. Questionnaires are also used in collecting data. The responses given by the participants were tabulated. Appropriate statistical treatments were applied to come up with the best result.

RESULTS

Out of five instructional strategies rendered by the teachers, only one resulted to a great extent and the rest showed a medium extent. Role-playing gathered a great extent. This strategy enabled pupils to become active in class and to gain insights about the lesson. While the discussion method, think-pair-share, chalk-talk method, and collaborative/ grouping all resulted to a medium extent. It was found out that these strategies did not mark on the impact on pupils. In these strategies, pupils failed to finish their work on time and were not aroused to listen to their teacher. Only bright pupils answered the questions and slow learners were left behind. Although they were given chances to there on their own, their abilities to analyze their works were not enhanced. Because of this, evaluating pupils' performance was greatly affected.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the needto improve the instructional practices for teachers. They should provide interesting and appropriate opportunities suited to the level of the pupils. This can be done by applying differentiated instruction to give space to show their talents in the classroom. E-Games, SIM and modules can be provided to enhance pupils' participation during the discussions and activities. Being resourceful by using a variety of instructional materials in every lesson should also be taken into consideration for the pupils to see, use and manipulate different materials. These will also help them to think critically.