Level of Instructional Competence of Elementary Grade Teachers in Tabaco City Division

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to determine the level of instructional competence of elementary grade teachers in Tabaco City Division, school year 2015-2016. Specifically, it sought to answer the following sub-problems: 1.) What is the level of instructional competence of elementary grade teachers along a.) Teaching and Learning Process; b.) Pupils Outcome c.) Community Involvement, and d.) Professional Growth and Development? 2.) Is there a significant difference in the instructional competence of elementary grade teachers in the four (4) districts along the four (4) key result areas? 3.) What factors affect the instructional competence of elementary grade teachers? and 4.) What action plan may be proposed to improve the instructional competence of elementary grade teachers in Tabaco City Division?

METHODS

The present study is a descriptive-documentary analysis type of research. The main sources of the data came from the Individual Commitment Review Form (IPCRF) of the respondents and the responses in the researcher made questionnaire. The respondents were composed of 10% of the total number of elementary grade teachers per school of the entire public elementary schools of Tabaco City Division. The data collected were computed, analyzed, and transformed into tables for analysis and interpretation.

RESULTS

Based from the aforementioned findings, the elementary grade teachers in Tabaco City Division have very satisfactory instructional competence along teaching learning process, pupil's outcome and community involvement while satisfactory instructional competence along professional development as reflected in the Individual Performance Commitment Review Form (IPCRF).There is also a significant difference on the Instructional Competence of the elementary grade teachers in the four (4) districts along the four (4) Key Result Areas (KRAs).

DISCUSSIONS

In the light of the findings of the study, the following recommendations are presented; aside from the Individual Performance Commitment Review Form (IPCRF), there should be other bases in evaluating the instructional competence of elementary grade teachers, the factors affecting the level of instructional competence of elementary grade teachers in Tabaco City Division be properly addressed to enhance their teaching competence and the proposed action plan be implemented in all schools of Tabaco City Division to enhance the level of instructional competence of the elementary grade teachers.