Level of Performance of Teachers Handling Both Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Classes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Ability grouping of students is one of the most controversial issues in basic education. Students are placed in groups based supposedly on their general learning ability (homogeneous and heterogeneous class). However, it has come into question in recent years on the basis of both its effectiveness and success. In line with this, a great desire to study the level of performance of teachers' handling both homogeneous and heterogeneous classesto find out if there are adjustments taken on the part of the teacher.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in the study. The study used a purposive sampling technique. The respondents of the study were two (2) sections of Grade 10 students, one for a homogeneous class and one for heterogeneous class handled by the chosen English, Math, and Science teachers, where the student's academic performance were found to be low from the last data analysis. The researcher used a survey questionnaire. The level of performance of teachers will be measured thru Instructional Competence, Professional and Personal Characteristics and Punctuality and Attendance mostly adapted from the standard set of Performance Appraisal System for Teachers (PAST). Statistical tools such as counting and percentage, weighted mean and t-test were used inthe study.

RESULTS

If the Tabular t value is greater than the computed t-value, the hypothesis may be accepted. On the analysis of data, comparing the tabular t value which is 4.3 and the computed t-value which is lesser, tells that the level of teachers' performance by subject in the different criteria is not significant. There is no significant difference between the level of teachers' performance in teaching homogeneous and heterogeneous classes. Teaching strategies, instructional materials, and learning activities used in the homogeneous class are also used in heterogeneous class.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers play a key role inside the classroom and should perform several ways to address the needs of learners. Limiting teaching in one strategy or method may fail to achieve teaching and learning success. It must be assured that there are no groups of learners deprived of having the materials, facilities, and other offerings that may improve their ability. Exploration and discovery may be used so that learners may enjoy learning as they perform it with others as well as retention of the lesson is better if they are exposed to it.