Project ACT (Assess and Coach Teachers) at San Ignacio Elementary School: An Assessment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Based on the instructional supervision done by both the school head and the master teacher, most of the pupils do not perform well in class and that the teachers' skills and competencies in preparing the Daily Lesson Logs and instructional materials need to be enhanced. Teachers are also experiencing difficulties in the transfer of learning; thus, the researcher proposed and developed a project that would help improve their performance. The Project ACT (Assess and Coach Teachers) would contribute to the professional development of the teachers for them to provide good quality education to the learners. This was done for the school aims to improve the performance of both the teachers and the pupils.

METHODS

The descriptive research method was used by the researcher. All the six (6) teachers of San Ignacio Elementary School responded to a set of questionnaires which focused on the factors that affect their teaching performance and the impact of coaching in their professional development. The gathered data became the basis of conducting the Project ACT. After the implementation of the said project, another set of questionnaires was given. The researcher used weighted-mean to interpret the data gathered for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of the said project.

RESULTS

Teachers strongly agreed that the Project ACT at San Ignacio Elementary Schools affects their teaching performance in terms of curriculum, strategies and techniques, instructional materials and preparation of daily lesson logs. The said project had its effects on the areas cited as proven by the weighted means 4.97, 4.87, 4.77 and 4.93 respectively. The average weighted mean obtained was 4.89 with a verbal interpretation of strongly agree. Teachers perceived that coaching would help them improve their performance in teaching. This could be made possible through the help of the school head, master teacher and other teachers by suggesting and guiding them in the preparation of daily lesson logs, and selection of suited materials, strategies and approaches for their daily lessons.

DISCUSSIONS

The results reveal that coaching is very important. It improves individual performance and attains one's targets and goals. Master teachers and school heads should give the teachers the coaching they need for the attainment of the school's vision. Schools must have effective coaches and they should be seen among school heads and master teachers.