P1t1 Shepherding and the Academic Performance Among the Multigrade Schools of Cabarroguis District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Since the start of National Achievement Test (NAT) conducted by the National Educational Testing and Research Center (NETRC) of the Department of Education, there were four Multigrade Schools in Cabarroguis District that recorded low NAT for Grade VI Science for SY 2013-2016. It was deemed necessary to address the prevailing problem on low academic performance of the combination class of Grade V and VI. In this study, the researcher used the intervention, P1T1 Shepherding Model. The Principals served as shepherds to the teachers and the District Supervisor served as a shepherd to the Principal.

METHODS

The study utilized the Mixed Factorial Experimental Research Design. The two different groups of participants, the Grade V, and VI pupils received the P1T1 Shepherding Model intervention and the effects were compared between the two Grade level. The researcher used the purposive technique.

RESULTS

There was a significant difference in the scores for Pre-test (M=16.35, SD=5.08) and Post-test (M=25.98, SD=6.90) conditions; t(51)=-14.53, p = 0.000. These results suggest that there is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores in Science. Therefore, through the intervention, students' scores increased. Results showed that there was a main effect on the test score F (1,50) = 207.319, p =.000., but not for the Grade level, F (1, 50) =.006, p =.938. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores in Science of the Grade V and Grade VI pupils when grouped by Grade levels.

DISCUSSIONS

The use of P1T1 Shepherding Model posted a positive impact on the pupils' academic performance. The efforts of the shepherds of providing technical assistance improved the academic performance of pupils in the combination class of Grade V and VI. Moreover, there is no significant interaction between test score and Grade level, thus, P1T1 Shepherding Model can be utilized by varying Grade levels. It is therefore recommended that a review, a contextualization, and a formulation of a policy that will strengthen the instructional supervision to Multigrade teachers and the adoption of the Model. Furthermore, to verify further the effectiveness of the model, a similar study is conducted using the P1T1 Shepherding Model.