Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management Skills of Secondary Mathematics Teachers in District III of Division of Batangas City: Towards a Teacher Training Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education has been the most effective vehicle for learners to adopt with the demands of a fast growing society. Teaching strategies and classroom management skills of the teachers play a significant role in horning 21st century learners. Reforms in learning approaches and teaching styles are always the foremost concern of education researchers. This research explores the manifested teaching strategies and classroom management skills of Mathematics teachers in District III of Division of Batangas City to come up with a proposed teacher training program to improve the teaching competencies.

METHODS

It made use of the descriptive method of research as it takes care of the circumstances obtaining in the venue of the study relative to the teaching strategies and classroom management and the teachers' training program. The findings of the study were that teachers teaching strategies were utilized and manifested in a great extent as well as their classroom management skills. It was also revealed in the study that the students have an average academic performance in Mathematics.

RESULTS

It was concluded that Mathematics teachers demonstrate very satisfactorily the utilization of different strategies in teaching the subject and possess very good skills in managing time. However, students' academic performance is not directly affected by the teacher's utilization of teaching strategies.

DISCUSSIONS

It is recommended that teachers consider making an extra effort on being creative and versatile in the use of ICT and other instructional materials that would capture the interest and enhance the creativity of the 21st century learners. It is also recommended that teachers get involved in workshops and trainings to refresh them on the latest trends and innovations with regards to strategies and classroom management. In addition to that, teachers possess very good classroom management skills. And lastly, student-centered approaches, differentiated activities and individualized instructions that enhance individual’s multiple intelligence may be provided to students during Mathematics class to make them enjoy the learning of Mathematics and to perform well in this subject area.