Implementation of Mapeh Curriculum in Selected Public Secondary Schools in San Juan District, Division of Batangas: Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

There is a need to improve the teaching of MAPEH so that students may be equally motivated to participate in the designed activities in this subject as in other subject areas. Hence, an improvement in the teaching of MAPEH in the schools will also be instrumental in the total development of the students.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive method of research. The respondents of the study include 15 school heads and 60 teachers of MAPEH in public secondary schools in San Juan District, Division of Batangas. No sampling procedures were used but the total population of school heads and MAPEH teachers were included as respondents.

RESULTS

Based on the result, the teaching of MAPEH contributes much to the development of the school, the curriculum, administration and staff, faculty and students. The problems in the implementation of MAPEH curriculum are manageable, although the following items need attention: being less prioritized over other academic areas, inadequate training and workshops in MAPEH among teachers, participation of parents and community leaders in the school's program of activities in PE is inadequate, regular communication and coordination with parents and community leaders is hindered by their preoccupation with home and work activities and the shorter time allotted to PE class hampers the students' consistent development of physical and sports competencies. The school heads and the teachers have generally the similar extent of viewpoints on the status of the teaching of MAPEH and its effects.

DISCUSSIONS

From the results, the following recommendations were formulated: The school heads and the teachers should improve to further extend their partnership with stakeholders through frequent coordinating with them or inviting them to the school compound for conference or socialization activities that will help them understand the predicaments of the school in terms of its inadequate sports facilities and equipment. The MAPEH teachers, if possible, should pursue further professional growth and development through attending subject-related seminars, conducting action researchers in the subject area and enrolling in graduate studies with a specialization in MAPEH.