Teaching Competencies of Elementary Teachers and Performance of Grade 2 Learners in English: Basis for a Proposed Training Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers are the key elements of maximizing the quality of education, improving schools and successfully implementing curricula. In addition, teachers are the people who raise individuals that shape the future of a country. Therefore, there are qualities that teachers need. It is therefore thought that more studies are needed on the necessity, implementation and improvement of the general competencies of the teaching profession. A proposed teachers’ training programs are necessary in order to upgrade teachers' skills, knowledge and performance, to enable them to be more effective.

METHODS

Descriptive method was used in this study since it attempted to describe the teaching competencies of teachers through the assessment of the different variables related to competencies of the respondents. It also identified the problems encountered by the respondents, which served as basis for the proposed professional training program. The following statistical tools were used in the treatment of the data gathered in the study: frequency, ranking, weighted mean, and chi-square test.

RESULTS

The level of competencies of elementary teachers-respondents rated as competent. The performance of learners in English is fairly satisfactory. This means that there is significant relationship between the level of competencies of elementary teachers and performance of pupils in English hence, the hypothesis is rejected. And a proposed training program for elementary English teachers for Grade 2 learners is designed to upgrade and improve the performance of the learners.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were derived: the level of competencies of elementary teachers teaching English for Grade 2 learners are competent; the performance of learners in English for the last three years is fairly satisfactory; there is a significant relationship between the level of competencies of elementary teachers and performance of learners; and the respondents assess always on problems encountered as to teacher, parent and learning materials. A training program is proposed to guide the elementary English teachers on their teaching methods, strategies and approaches in teaching.