Knowledge, Commitment, and Readiness of PSTMIS to SLAC: Basis for Proposed School Academic Cross Pollination Roadmap

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Academic cross pollination is pivotal to elevate the productivity of the teachers as they share knowledge and expertise in pedagogical strategies with colleagues to energize the teaching-learning process. It is therefore imperative for school stakeholders, predominantly the teachers and school heads, to partake on an immersive involvement with the definitive goals and rigorous practice of academic cross-pollination through School Learning Action Cell sessions or SLAC. The paper aimed to explore the level of knowledge, commitment and readiness of the faculty and school heads of Pedro S. Tolentino Memorial Integrated School to SLAC.

METHODS

The study was quantitative in nature and made use of descriptive design. The respondents were the teachers and school head of PSTMIS.

RESULTS

Results showed that the faculty and school heads need to enhance teacher's knowledge on the program's process as well as the roles and responsibilities of the process owners. PSTMIS SLAC members and leaders showed possession of commitment to SLAC program with reservations on their professional development. Respondents agreed that PSTMIS has the readiness and capability on the implementation and continuing practice of the SLAC program.

DISCUSSIONS

With these, it was perceived that though SLAC stakeholders have a considerable knowledge of the program's goals and policies, it was difficult for them to identify the key process owner who would work on the process. More so, though they were committed and capable to continue the program, the stakeholders were not convinced that these will contribute to their development as professionals.(ACTION PLAN)Thus, an academic cross-pollination roadmap to improve the SLAC program and address the needs, improve the practice, and maintain the positive attitude of the stakeholders toward the program has been drafted.