Student Teaching Performance of Pre-Service Teachers at Batangas State University -JPLPC Campus

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A lot of molding, smoothing and sometimes a painful furnishing is needed to produce an effective and competent educator. But the institution that helps in molding and shaping the future teachers is not the end line of knowing and growing in the profession. Success and failures in the classroom and adult development occur naturally through life experiences and the continued formal learning that the profession offers contribute to the professional development of teachers.

METHODS

The purpose of this study was to gather data about the profile of the respondents and their student teaching performance in terms of mastery of the subject matter and facilitating learning. The researcher used descriptive method of research in conducting this study. The descriptive method was the most suitable method in this study because it is concerned with the description, analysis and interpretation of the gathered data on the student teaching performance of pre-service teachers. Aside from determining if significant difference exists between the variables, the method was also used to conclude significant connections. The following statistical measures used in the study were Frequency and Percentage, Weighted Mean, F-test and Chi-Square.

RESULTS

There is a significant difference in the respondents' sex and student teaching performance while in terms of program and general weighted average, no significant difference exists. The two groups of respondents assessed the student teaching performance of teacher education seniors as very satisfactory in terms of mastery of the subject matter and facilitating learning. In terms of general weighted average, most of the respondents got an average of 1.75 -2.24.

DISCUSSIONS

Performance test may be given to freshmen student teachers at the start of the semester to find out their strengths and weaknesses in student teaching. Activities that will enhance the skills of the student teachers may be given to help them in the difficulties they encounter. Conferences and training may be conducted by school for student teachers as need arises to improve their knowledge and capability in different areas. Strong linkages between the cooperating teachers and principal are encouraged to be established.