Teacher's Readiness in The 21st Century Instruction

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The objective of this study is to determine the readiness of the teachers in 21st-century instruction of the 3 clusters of the Division of Surigao del Sur particularly in Cortes, Cagwait and Hinatuan Districts. Respondents of this research were the teachers from kindergarten to grade IV teachers under the K to 12 curricula. This used the quantity-quality method of research design. Problems encountered in implementing 21st-century instruction are serious. There is a significant difference on the level of readiness of 21st-century teachers among the 3 clusters. The researcher proposed an intervention program on the enhancement of SIM (Strategic Intervention Material) and CAIM (Computer-Aided Instruction) utilization based on the findings of the study. Future researchers may conduct further research on the pupils' performance in the 21st-century instruction.

METHODS

The study revealed that majority of the respondents has units in Master's Degree who have been in the service for 19-27 years and mostly have attended the division initiated training about 21st-century instruction. The objective of this study is to determine the readiness of the teachers in 21st-century instruction of the 3 clusters of the Division of Surigao del Sur particularly in Cortes, Cagwait and Hinatuan Districts. Respondents of this research were the teachers from kindergarten to grade IV teachers under the K to 12 curricula. This used the quantity-quality method of research design.

RESULTS

The result of teacher's readiness in the 21st-century instruction under study uncovered that they were much ready in classroom management. Among the six 21st-century skills, it is found out that communication skill is the very competent skill regarding the level of 21st-century teaching. This implies that they are good communicators because they have attended English proficiency training conducted by the Division.

DISCUSSIONS

Problems encountered in implementing 21st-century instruction are serious. There is a significant difference on the level of readiness of 21st-century teachers among the 3 clusters. The researcher proposed an intervention program on the enhancement of SIM (Strategic Intervention Material) and CAIM (Computer-Aided Instruction) utilization based on the findings of the study. Future researchers may conduct further research on the pupils' performance in the 21st-century instruction.