Correlating Teachers' Competencies with the Academic Performance of Grade 9 High School Students in the Third Congressional District of Quezon: Basis for Enhancement Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The kind of teaching affects the kind of learning the students get inside the classroom. The performance of students reflects the kind of teacher they have. This could be the reason why in many cases, a teacher is blamed for many ills in society. This is the reason why the researcher wants to correlate the competencies of the teachers with the academic performance of the students.

METHODS

This study employed a descriptive-evaluative type of research. This method or research examines the current scenario which evaluates the current situation of the research study.

RESULTS

Based on the results, demographic profile showed that most of the respondents served their schools for 0-3 years, were teachers, with units in Master's Degree, married, and female dominated with an age range of 25-29 years old. Moreover, the teachers' competency level was very good. Regarding the variable “Social Regard for Learning”, data showed that teachers show respect for other person's opinions and their ideas. This indicated that the teachers have a sense of respect for one another. On the variable “Learning Environment” the teachers recognize that every learner has their own strengths and weaknesses. This implied that the teachers take into account the strengths of the learners. Regarding the variable “Personal and Professional Development”, the teachers manifest personal qualities such as enthusiasm, flexibility, and empathy. This implied that teachers applied their personal skills in the school. Majority of the respondents had grade point averages between 79-86%, followed by those grade point averages between 87-94%. There is no significant relationship between the teachers' competency level and the academic performance of the Grade 9 students. The top problem encountered by the respondent in the school was insufficient funds needed to implement the program. This implied that the school lacked financial resources in the school. This was followed by the problem that the teachers lack instructional materials for teaching the students. These problems implied that there may be poor or mismanagement of the school resources in the school.

DISCUSSIONS

After the result, the enhancement program was developed and implemented.