Level of Confidence of K to 3 Teachers in the Execution of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in the Early Language Literary and Numeracy (DAP in ELLN)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

We know that literacy and numeracy skills are the foundation for success in learning and in life. Any teacher or parent will tell you how amazing it is to watch children develop confidence in these skills, and how disappointing it is when they fall behind. The purpose of this study is to get the level of confidence of K to 3 teachers in the execution of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in the Early Language Literacy and Numeracy (DAP in ELLN) in Imus Pilot Elementary School.

METHODS

A non-experimental descriptive-quantitative method of research was utilized. The data were collected to 42 teachers represented by the K to 3 teachers of the school. Majority of the teacher-respondents are females, belonging to the 31-40 age group, married, baccalaureate degree graduates and with units earned in Master of Arts as the highest educational qualifications and have been teaching for 10 years below.

RESULTS

Teachers agreed that they are interested in attending seminars/INSET and learn more about DAP in ELLN and in applying DAP in ELLN to help their learners. Teachers indicated their least agreement on items which stated that materials for DAP in ELLN are easy to prepare. The respondents' overall mean is 3. 63 that signify to the statement related to interest about DAP in ELLN. In other words, teachers’ level of confidence in the execution of DAP in ELLN is positive and with most agreement on statements related to interest in and least agreement on resource utilization and availability.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, given enough motivation and supervision to prepare materials collaboratively is highly recommended.