Teaching Predilections: Capturing Best Practices in Teaching MAPEH

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

People gain knowledge in different ways and one of the most traditional but effective ways is the classroom teaching is when students listen and interact with their teacher or instructor. Student participation can influence the effectiveness of administering education.

METHODS

The descriptive type of research was used in this study. A 60-item questionnaire was utilized. The respondents were composed of two hundred (200) Grade 9 students from four different schools in Padre Burgos, Quezon namely; Lina Gayeta Lasquety National High School, San Isidro National High School, Danlagan National High School, and Hinguiwin National High School during the academic year 2014 -2015. Weighted mean and Pearson were used to treat the data statistically.

RESULTS

In terms of instruction, it revealed that teachers always asked their students if they already understand the topic or the lesson that has been discussed. In evaluation, the study found out that giving an assignment greatly enhanced the students' learning. Lastly in teaching MAPEH, study found that using differentiated instructions greatly affect the level of performance of the students.

DISCUSSIONS

The different practices in evaluation and the styles and strategies in teaching physical education and health were said to be useful enough. It was recommended that the correct use of instruction and improvisation of styles and strategies in teaching Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health should be emphasized in teacher training/ seminar for which it can improve the teacher's knowledge about the field.