Preference of Philippine Public Senior High School's Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) Learners on Teaching Approaches
Keywords:
Preference, Teaching Approaches, Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM), Senior High SchoolAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays, different teaching approaches and strategies are executed by the teachers worldwide to adapt to the learners' needs and interests, and to help them achieve learning. In this study, the researchers aimed to identify the preference of the Technical Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) learners specifically those who are taking Electrical and Installation and Maintenance (EIM) since the program focuses on the production of goods and services.
METHODS
In the conduct of this study, the researchers employed qualitative-descriptive design. To gather data, they utilized the 26 currently-enrolled grade 12 EIM learners from one of the public senior high schools in Southern Luzon, the Philippines in answering the questionnaire. It is supported by an interview with the EIM specialized teacher.
RESULTS
The researchers found out that 61% of the learners prefer to utilize technology in the teaching and learning process. Majority of them also prefer to have peer learning and learning by doing since they need to develop a manipulative skill.
Similarly, they expressed their demand from the teacher to have motivating activities, instructional materials, rewards and incentives among learners, contextualization of the lesson, and assessment of the learning.
In addition, an interview with the EIM teacher showed that employing different approaches such as collaborative and reflective, and strategies such as group activities, role-playing, and the like helped him facilitate the lesson effectively. He also assesses the learning of by conducting formative and summative assessments which are standards-based.
DISCUSSIONS
In the light of these findings, employing appropriate teaching approach and strategy helps the teachers in achieving the goal of quality education in any track of the senior high school in the Philippines. It is apt that the Department of Education equips all the teachers in the field in these approaches to be competent in developing the knowledge and skills of the learners.