Enhancing the Performance Level of Grade 7 & 8 Special Program in the Arts (SPA) Dance Students of Infanta National High School through Regular Workshop (REGUSHOP)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Special Program in the Arts is a nationwide program for students with potentials and talents in different fields of art. As an integral component of a balanced educational program, art education is a good avenue for learners to discover the inner talents that they possess making them more productive and well-rounded as an individual. Self-discipline and trainings in a form of workshops are vital to make this inclination to arts more progressive and enhanced to make high level of performances.

METHODS

Various methods were used in this study. Descriptive evaluative research method was utilized to find out the precise information about the existing situation. Also, simple qualitative approaches were also conducted like interviews, survey, and observations, with a simple computation of the weighted mean in finding the effectivity of the regular workshop (REGUSHOP). An action plan was made and scheduled activities were implemented.

RESULTS

The Grade 7 and Grade 8 SPA dance students who participated in our focus, have shown a positive increase in their performance level after the REGUSHOP. The mean average of the performance of G7 and G8 SPA dance students before and after REGUSHOP attained were 91.476 and 94.024 respectively. While the mean percentage score average was 91.48% before the REGUSHOP and 94.02% after implementing it. The findings showed that the REGUSHOP was effective in making their level of performance high and have achieved the desired learning outcomes. Also, this indicated that regular workshop (REGUSHOP) can help the dance students achieve performance in the level that students, teachers and the program aimed. It has also proved that practicing regularly can enhance more their skills and talents.

DISCUSSIONS

The result determined the need for regular trainings or workshops to enhance the level of performance of the dance students and for them to improve and achieve their desired learning outcomes. Therefore, schools must provide this kind of activities in order for the students to reach their goals in the program. These activities will also help the teachers and students of the SPA dance area to be more competent and make them sustain the learnings that they have acquired from the workshops and have them use it in various competitions that they will be joining.