Development of a Training Program for Upskilling Science Teachers’ Laboratory Competence
Mark Vincent R. Cabacungan | Marc Paul T. Calzada
Discipline: Social Sciences
Abstract:
Science education in the Philippines is presently alarming due to
the low achievement rating in various international assessments.
This problem is rooted in the low utilization of laboratory-based
instruction due to inadequate laboratory facilities and equipment.
Hence, a descriptive-correlational research approach was conducted to determine the knowledge and skill competence of public-school teachers. Using a researcher-made survey questionnaire, it was revealed that the respondents have very high
knowledge and skill competence when it comes to laboratory instruction with a mean score of 4.08 apiece. Meanwhile, an R-value
of 0.9121 was computed showing a positive relationship between
knowledge and skill competence. The result shows that teachers
are competent enough to perform lab-based activities; however,
there is a need for them to undergo training and seminars due to
the low utilization of lab activities. From here, a training program
dubbed as SCILAW was formulated. Through this, teachers will be
able to hone their knowledge and skills in using lab-based teaching
approaches.
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