Benchmarking on the Best Practices of the Special Program for the Arts in Quezon Province: A Basis for a School-to-School Collaboration Program

Abstract

The Special Program in the Arts (SPA) is a nationwide program for secondary students with potentials and talents in the arts.It is an innovative culture that provides students to be more creative, self-directed to become globally competitive. The study used descriptive-quantitative research. Administrators and teachers, as well as the students, were chosen as respondents. Percentage and weighted mean were used to analyze the results. Most of the teacher respondents were 23 to 31 years old, female, and married while the student-respondents are 13 years old, and the majority are female. Most of them were Teacher I with BS Degree and in the teaching profession for 1-5 years and members of organizations related to arts and have received awards. The student-respondents are under the dance program. The Mission, Vision, and Objectives of the SPA program were clearly stated and observed,but it was not displayed in the classroom; hence, the lowest weighted mean. The teachers are competent, and they apply different teaching methods, approaches, and strategies suitable to various learners, but they do not exhibit the mastery of the content in their subject area. Students are supported by the school, and cleanliness is well maintained. All in all, the implementation of the special program for the arts was effective. The teachers are competent even though the materials and equipment are not sufficient. Based on the conclusions drawn, the following were recommended, teachers must pursue their graduate studies; the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the school must provide the resources, equipment and even space and lockers needed by the students.