Mapping Teachers' Competencies: Basis for the Development of Science Teachers Development Program
Keywords:
competencies, development, character, teacherAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Teachers possess varied knowledge and skills of human nature, social and physical environment to assist pupils in discovering more effective ways of enhancing the teaching-learning process. They must explore and find ways to make teaching effective. The effectiveness of learning depends so much upon the relationship between teachers and learners.
METHODS
The Descriptive Method of research was employed, and the Questionnaire was the main instrument in gathering data in the study. The statistical tools applied in treating data were weighted mean and ranking. Fifty Science teachers are respondents. Responses were tallied, tabulated and interpreted using the scales.
RESULTS
The results revealed that Most of the Time, teachers exhibited their characteristics by the average weighted mean of 4.12. In teaching competencies, in terms of planning, instructional Materials, teaching, and evaluation it shows teachers satisfactorily performed the competencies with an average mean of 4.06. In utilizing strategies, a weighted mean of 4.13 while an average mean of 4.18 was indicated on how teachers communicated to learners which are satisfactory only. Upon learners' reinforcement and involvement an average weighted mean of4.14 which falls on satisfactory.
DISCUSSIONS
Teachers' character, teaching competencies in terms of planning, instructional materials, and evaluation, the instructional strategies, communicating with learners and reinforcement and involvement of learners are considered the basis for the development on instruction in teaching Science. Characteristics of teachers influenced the quality of instruction in Science. Teachers demonstrated their knowledge of the subject matter, promoted pupils with interesting and appropriate activities and learning opportunities that really determine a pupil's achievement. It is then suggested an Action Plan for the sustainability of teachers' competencies for best instruction in Science.
