Preparedness of Public Elementary Schools in The Implementation of Kto 12 Program: Basis for a Proposed Localized Instructional Supervisory Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study determined the preparedness of public elementary schools in the implementation of K to 12 program among all the 64 schools in the Division of San Pablo City for the School Year 2016 -2017 as basis for a proposed instructional supervisory plan.

METHODS

This study used descriptive method and survey questionnaire to 306 community stakeholders, 690 Grades I -V teachers and 64 school heads. This investigation utilized the following statistical tools for analyses and interpretations of data: Frequency count, weighted mean and standard deviation were used to determine the variables. Analysis of variance was employed to test the relationship among variables. T-test of difference was used to test the significant difference between perceptions of community stakeholders, teachers and school heads. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 probability level.

RESULTS

The study revealed the following findings: the level of preparedness of public elementary schools in terms of school head's managerial functions and teachers' competence were "Very Evident" (4.22. 4.24), while role of stakeholders was "Evident" (4.05).

The implementation of K to12 program in terms of curriculum and instruction was observed as "Very Highly Implemented" (4.21), while school capacity and adaptation to change were found to be "Highly Implemented" (3.98, 3.86).

The results revealed significance in the regression analyses of the K to 12 program implementation in terms of curriculum and instruction, school capacity and community needs on the preparedness of public elementary schools' variables. There is a positive strong relationship of the K to 12 program implementation on preparedness of public elementary schools.

Assessments made by the three group of respondents: community stakeholders, teachers and school heads were significantly different in all the indicators presented in the preparedness of public elementary schools and the implementation of K to 12 program.

DISCUSSIONS

On the bases of the findings and conclusions, it is hereby recommended that since K to 12 program implementation has significant effect on preparedness of public elementary schools, school heads, teachers and community stakeholders may always work hand in hand in order to have an effective and successful implementation of the recent trend in the field of education.