Teachers' Competence and Level of Learners' Performance in TLE of Grade 10 Students in Talisay School of Agriculture: Towards an Enriched Instructional Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Recent trends in education in the Philippines pose new challenges in the academe for the improvement of literacy rate among Filipinos in response to the challenge to achieve universal primary education. Technology and Livelihood Education intends to develop knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that will prepare the students for entry into world of work. This will enable the students to gain understanding and acquire competency in various activities. The study of TLE needs redirection to suit to the conditions in today's society and to promote advancement in knowledge and respond to the needs of individuals, families, and community.

METHODS

The descriptive survey method was employed in this study. The study was participated in by all Grade 10 students enrolled in Talisay School of Agriculture wherein all students were tested. The data was gathered through survey questionnaire. In view of ethical standards in research no compulsion was done with the target participants in the research. In addition, the final rating of Grade 10 students in TLE during the second quarter of SY 2016-2017 was also the basis to assess the performance of the Grade 10 students.

RESULTS

In the perception of the respondents with regards to their teachers' teaching method or approach used, instructional materials or ICT integration, Classroom management, and assessment they all agreed that these teacher-related factors have a relationship on how they perceived their teachers. The teaching competence of the TLE teacher as Assessed by the Students are significant and has a weak positive correlation to the second grading grades of the Grade 10 students of Talisay School of Agriculture (S.Y. 2016-2017). Based from the findings of the study, a proposed instructional program may assist them to teach the subject effectively and enhance their instructional competence.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that teachers should attend seminars and trainings that will help them elevate their learnings to teach assigned subjects effectively and make a research on how to explore the lessons of the skills offered. Students should exert more efforts to study the lessons and not just rely on what teachers give.