An Instructional Materials and Equipment in MAPEH in College of Teacher Education at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Abstract

Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health, also known as MAPEH, is one of the most challenging but interesting subjects in the secondary curriculum. Aside from having four components, it focuses on the holistic development of the student. Motor cognitive and values skills are equally emphasized and developed. Self-discipline is also a must in teaching the subject. The researcher utilized the descriptive method of research. This study used thirty (30) MAPEH students at Bestlink College of the Philippines as respondents. Purposive sampling technique was used in choosing the respondents. The instruments used were survey-questionnaire, unstructured interview, and observation focusing on percentages, working and weighted in analyzing and interpreting data. Majority of the respondents are in the ages of 20, female, single, with different instructional materials and equipment found in school musical instrument, materials in arts, materials in health and materials in Physical education. These resources affect the respondent's academic performance, and social behavior and personality. The problems encountered in teaching MAPEH include teachers, teacher qualification, and MAPEH laboratory. The findings of this study are crafted as a guide for improving the instructional materials and equipment in MAPEH. MAPEH student majors should be more resourceful, creative, and initiative in teaching the subject. Teachers should be master degree holders and majors in MAPEH with knowledge and skills in using musical instruments and materials. A MAPEH laboratory should be constructed with the necessary tools and instruments in teaching the subject.