Experiences of Senior High School Teachers: Basis for a School Community Partnership Program for Senior High School Curriculum Implementation at Amado M. Quirit, Sr. National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Amado M. Quirit National High School recorded an enrollment of 28 students in Senior High School for School Year 2015-2016. Presently, only 22 students are enrolled in Grade 12. On average, only 60% are present everyday (SF2). Moreover, the teachers also experience the effects of a lack of facilities and equipment and other instructional materials. This pushed the researcher to conduct a study on the experiences of Senior High School teachers at Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School, to assess the progress of the program, and plan an enhancement measure to improve its implementation.

METHODS

This study used qualitative method in exploring the experiences of the seven (7) Senior High School teachers at Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School. The interview technique used was predominantly nondirective. Colaizzi (1978) analyzed the data from interview through the identification of themes.

RESULTS

The struggles and success of teachers in the implementation of Senior High School education in Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School were collated to the following common themes: lack of facilities, lack of tools and equipment, lack of instructional materials, use of technology and collaboration, regular observation, lack of LGU support, and faltering parent support. In the interview, participants revealed that school facilities are not enough. There were limited tools and equipment in the agriculture subject provided according to the agriculturist. The participants revealed that generally, the lack of instructional materials, teacher guides, learning materials, and references negatively affect them from delivering sufficient instruction. The lack of instructional materials was addressed by the provision ofwide LED televisions. The principal conducted constant observations, consultation, and monitoring resulting to better lesson planning as exposed by Filipino teachers. For the local government units, it is found out that they have less support in which there were unrealized plans due to the poor response of the municipal and provincial government according to an agriculture teacher. The participants revealed that parents were not that supportive as they lack information regarding the Senior High School program.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher posited that the school should focus more on the provision of facilities like a laboratory building, internet access, and instructional materials through the improvement of school-community partnership. An enhancement program was designed.