Teachers' Efficacy and Practices in the Kto 12 Curriculum: It's Impact on the Pupils Performance at Tabaco North District, Tabaco City Division, School Year 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum has been running for two years now. However, not all teachers could easily adapt to this sudden change. Different teachers with different types of learners have various observations and experiences towards the implementation of the framework. Inevitably, there are some problems met by the teachers in implementing the K to 12 frameworks in teaching.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research using correlation survey design was used in the study to describe the existing conditions of teaching and learning process. The questionnaire checklists were distributed to 51 respondents composed of one school head, five master teachers and 45 teachers. The teachers did the evaluation through self-rating. The researcher utilized the Likert Scale to determine the degree or the best practices of the teachers in instructional planning in the K to 12 Curriculum teaching and classroom management. Frequency and percentage was used to profile the respondents, and weighted mean used to interpret the research data.

RESULTS

Majority of the respondents oftentimes employed the best practices of teachers in teaching the K to 12 Curriculum in terms of planning, implementing, reflecting and possessing positive classroom climate. Teachers used real-life situations as basis for introducing mathematics concepts. Teachers challenged the pupils and they accommodated pupils' questions and additional answers which fostered a very friendly classroom atmosphere. Shared vision, commitment and collaboration, communities of care, positive interaction and teaching performance were the indicators for the effective instructional planning in the K to 12 Curriculum. However, several problems encountered were lack of textbooks and learning modules and not all teachers have undergone in-service training in teaching the said curriculum. Suggested activities to be undertaken by the school by the school include staff development and encouraging external stakeholders to sustain their supports on the delivery of the K to 12 Curriculum.

DISCUSSIONS

Good practices encourage interaction between pupils and teachers and is an important factor in student motivation, involvement and enhancement of student' intellectual commitment. Teachers should establish and maintain classroom environment that are learner-centered, knowledge-centered and community-centered. They must also encourage active learning and cooperation among pupils through collaborative assignments and in-class group exercises, which they could apply to real-world situations. Also, provide prompt feedback for all activities they were engaged to.