Experiences and Challenges in Automotive Instruction at Governor Feliciano Leviste Memorial National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching and training future skilled workers in the Philippines was entrusted by the Aquino government to theDepartment of Education (Department of Education) through the establishment of the K-12 Program before his term ended. Under the program was the ultimate end where students can gain from the program—Trabaho, Negosyo at Kolehiyo. Through this, the educational system focused on the development of skills of the learners. Students must be aware of the career that they will pursue. Teachers and students under Technology and Livelihood Education undergo different assessments which determine their capability in the field or major courses that they choose.

METHODS

The qualitative method of research was used in the study. As the term implies, its main purpose is to describe certain phenomena. For this reasons, some authorities in research described it as a fact finding information gathering method with analytical interpretation. It was designed to collect information about present and existing conditions. The use of the descriptive method lies on the fact that the study is essentially a status trend that seeks to describe the experiences and challenges of Automotive Servicing Instruction at Gov. Feliciano Leviste Memorial National High School.

RESULTS

Findings reveal that experiences in automotive servicing instruction were of great help in developing the skills of the students. Competencies were tackledby the teacher. Learning resources were sufficient as stated in the study. Hands-on activities served as assessment tools in measuring learners’ proficiency. Challenges on the delivery of instruction on Automotive Servicing were also experienced by the teacher.

DISCUSSIONS

From the data obtained, it was recommended that teachers should be given opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and trainings related to Automotive Servicing Instruction, new strategies, techniques and approaches, and instructional materials with features functional in the new curriculum. Students must be engaged in the different skills enhancement trainings in connection to their major course. The Proposed Intervention Program was the output of the study which addresses the needs of the teachers and the students with regard to improving the learning process. The Intervention Program, when properly implemented, will make every student fully-equipped with automotive skills ready to take on the challenges on their future careers.