The Assessment of the Implementation of School-Based Learning Action Cell (SLAC) in the 19 Elementary Schools of Nasugbu East District, Batangas Province: Basis for Plan of Action

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In line with the implementation of RA No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, the Department of Education issues the policy on the Learning Action Cell (LAC) as a K-12 Basic Education Program, School-Based Continuing Professional Development strategy for the improvement of Teaching and Learning. As an Institution of learning, the Department of Education (Department of Education) works to protect and promote the right of Filipinos to qualify basic education that is equitable, culture-based, complete and allows them to realize their potential and contribute meaning fully to building the nation.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method of research which made used of the questionnaire in gathering the necessary data to identify the assessment of the school based Learning Action Cell implementation in the 19 Elementary Schools of Nasugbu East District, Batangas Province for the school year 2017-2018 to decide on the direction and to make the continuing process.

RESULTS

It was found of the respondents favored that the foster a professional collaborative spirit affects the teacher teaching performance; the emerging issues and concern affect teaching and learning; the collaborative planning interventions can help to enhance the SLAC; and the content and pedagogy into the 21st century skills benefited the students in the school-based learning action cell.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, there is a need for the enhancement of the SLAC implementation, then assess the teaching performance. Revisit the emerging issues and concern, then assess the training needs, plan for it and implement as soon as possible. Strengthen the teaching-learning process, focusing on content and pedagogy because learning is unlimited.