Continuingin - Service Training for Primary Teachers of Bauan East and West Districts, Division of Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to assess the teachers and principals on their insights on the K-to-12 Mass Training Program. The researcher assessed the characteristics of the primary teachers in terms of their computer literacy, evaluation of students' learning, and preparation of instructional materials. The respondents were also assessed on their teaching strategies, instructional materials development and their assessment of students' learning discussed in the seminar. Activities/strategies for continuous in-service training were developed as an output to enhance their knowledge and skills and to keep up with the changing trends in education.

METHODS

The descriptive research design was used in the study. The questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument. A total of fifteen (15) principals and eighty-one (81) primary teachers from twenty-four (24) schools in Bauan East and West districts participated in this study. Majority of the respondents (81/ 90) completed the information needed in the questionnaires. The researcher constructed the questionnaire based on the related literature and studies. The statistical tools used to analyze and interpret the data gathered are frequency count, weighted mean, independent t-test and ranking.

RESULTS

Findings of this research revealed that both the teachers and the principals managed to do their task independently based to the goals of the department. These goals include: digitizing the classroom instruction, improving the assessment skills of the teachers, and providing the instructional materials needed in the classroom that can visualize learning and comprehension. The hypothesis testing revealed that there was a significant difference between the assessments of the teachers and the principals on the teaching strategies and approaches as well as the evaluation of students' learning.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers need continuous in-service training in developing instructional materials using updated technology. They also need to strengthen teaching strategies and processes thorough knowledge on assessing the learning of the students. The proposed management plan was designed so that they may be used in daily classroom teaching and activities. It is recommended that the proposed cross learning activities be reviewed and validated by experts.