Students' Evaluation of Grade 10 Teachers Teaching Filipino in Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial National High School: Basis for Enhancing Teachers' Competence in Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (Ksa)
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Students' Evaluation in Teaching Filipino of Grade 10 TeachersAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Students evaluation for teachers is a valuable input to enhance the quality of teaching not commonly used in public schools. In this study, the researcher explores the level of teachers' competence in the three domains: knowledge, skills and attitude thru students' evaluation with a purpose of enhancing and be suitable to the quality of teaching in conformity with the mission and vision of the institution.
METHODS
A descriptive research design was used. Researcher-made questionnaires as research instrument were administered to 128 Grade 10 students in Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial National High School using random sampling. Moreover, an interview was conducted to selected students to solicit information and support the findings gathered from the survey.
RESULTS
Results showed that the indicators which received the highest mean level of teachers' competence among the three domains: knowledge, skills and attitude, include extensive knowledge about the subject matter, diction, loud and clear voice in speaking and maintaining open and independent minds. On the other hand, the indicators which received the lowest mean level of teachers' competence include integrating the subject matter in other subject areas, varying approaches and strategies according to needs and abilities of the students and returning the corrected test, seat works, research and projects on time. Thus, the programs that will strengthen the former and improve the latter must be conducted to ensure the enhancement of teachers' competence in knowledge, skills and attitude.
DISCUSSIONS
The results demonstrate the need for a student's evaluation in teaching that encompasses the factors such as knowledge, skills and attitude. These factors are significant in enhancing the teachers' competence in teaching in order to harness the quality of teaching and learning process for the benefit of the students.
