Learning Approaches Employed by the Elementary School Mathematics Teachers: Basis for a Training Design

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the major subjects in the school curriculum is Mathematics. It serves as an instrument in all disciplines and a tool to have an effective manpower development. Because of the fast-changing technology in our society, teaching Mathematics aims to cope with the needs of every individual. Educators should ensure that students are given the right opportunity to understand the scientific background and the economic, social and cultural aspects.

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive correlational method with the aid of questionnaires. The respondents of this study were two hundred one (201) elementary school Mathematics teachers of Tanauan City East District and Tanauan City South District.

RESULTS

The findings of the study imply that the group of teachers believes that different learning approaches are very highly effective in teaching Mathematics to improve student achievement. Moreover, the problems encountered by teachers in teaching this subject affect the learning process specifically students' achievement.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on this study, the researcher would suggest to have a training for teachers who are teaching Mathematics about learning approaches and the problems they encountered in teaching this subject. Most of Mathematics teachers are very young in service and they need to learn more strategies and techniques to make their teaching effective.