Readiness of the Selected Primary Teachers of Ldes Teaching Mapeh Subject Under K to12 Curriculum

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The K to 12 Curriculum was quite hard to implement at the very start of its implementation due to the extensive changes. In MAPEH particularly in Music and Art, it is designed to be student-centered, based on spiral progression. The program design empowers the learner to effectively correlate music and art to the study of Philippine culture. There are still continuing problems on the readiness among teachers that are experienced in all the disciplines offered including MAPEH subject. In order to meet the expectations, teachers need a new kind of preparation-one that enables them to go beyond the curriculum to provide learning effectively to students.

METHODS

The researchers applied the descriptive correlational method of research. This method will determine the readiness of the Selected Primary Teachers of LDES Teaching MAPEH subject Under K to 12 Curriculum.

RESULTS

The respondents were composed of young generation teachers with more numbers of female teacher respondents with an average of six to ten years in the service teaching MAPEH. Hence, their preparation in the teacher education program was updated and adhered to the new teaching strategies. The majority of the teachers were ready in their work particularly in the teaching of MAPEH using the K to 12 Curriculum. They have attended training and seminars related to MAPEH. Because of the large scope of the MAPEH subject comprising of Music, Arts, Physical education and Health, each of the teachers had their own specialty.

DISCUSSIONS

The teachers must have a specialization of at least one component. The teachers must attend seminars and trainings on the different components of the subject. MAPEH subject equipment and facilities must be enhanced at the school level so that the teacher will have full access on them when need arises. It will also give them the opportunity to improve their teaching-learning strategies.