Teaching Techniques of Science Teachers of Wenceslao Trinidad National HS: Its Implication on K-12 Learners' Achievement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching is attained only if learners learn. The teacher, being the primary figure in education must be competent and knowledgeable in order to impart the knowledge they could give to their students. Good teaching is a very personal manner. Effective teaching is concerned with the students as a person and with his general development. The teacher must recognize individual differences among his/her students and adjust instructions that best suit to the learners. It is always a fact that as educators play varied and vital roles in the classroom.

METHODS

The descriptive survey method was used in this study. The researcher used a questionnaire, interviews, students' class work, and other student outputs. The questionnaires were administered before and after strategies were applied. Student interviews were done informally in the classes.

RESULTS

As obtained in the study, the following are the teaching techniques of Science teachers that affect k-12 students' motivation 1.) Inquiry-Based Learning2.) Lecture-Discussion3.) Technology-Integrated4.) Active Learning5.) Collaborative Learning

DISCUSSIONS

From the data collected, it is shown that the technology-integrated teaching techniques have the greatest effect on students' motivation towards the Science subject with 80%. Integrating technology into a course curriculum when appropriate is proving to be valuable for enhancing and extending the learning experience for teachers and students. On the other hand, collaborative learning is also an effective technique in teaching Science, 67% of the response of the Science teachers. Some other responses were: Lecture-Discussion, the traditional method of motivating the students with 60%, active learning and inquiry-based method with 53%.In table 2, it is shown that 93% of the respondents answered that the most effective factor that motivates the students to learn Science subject is through incentive. Meanwhile, 80% of the respondents responded that the students' involvement in the class is also an effective way to motivate the learners to learn the subject. And the other responses were teacher's encouragement and connecting each lesson to real life both with 67%.It has been determined that the teaching strategies used are successful because most of the respondents responded that the teaching and learning process becomes effective in the students' achievement in the Science subject.