Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 6 no. 4 (2025)

Status of Laboratory Resources and Teaching Competence in Schools Division of Ilocos Norte

Xylene GaiL I. Gonzales | Rhea M. Cabrera | Marc Paul T. Calzada

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study examined the status of laboratory resources in public second-ary schools in Ilocos Norte and evaluated science teachers’ laboratory competence. Using a descriptive survey design, the study involved 198 science teachers, selected through total enumeration method. Con-ducted in October 2024 at all public secondary schools in the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, data were collected using a survey question-naire instrument and analyzed using frequency count, percentages, and mean for the availability and accessibility of laboratory equipment and facilities and the level of laboratory competence of teachers. Key areas investigated included the accessibility of laboratory facilities and equip-ment, the presence of laboratory technicians, and teachers’ proficiency in laboratory knowledge and instructional skills. Results revealed signif-icant gaps in providing advanced laboratory apparatus, although basic equipment was relatively accessible. Science teachers demonstrated av-erage competence, but challenges such as insufficient resources, inade-quate training, and poor facility maintenance impeded optimal instruc-tion. Notable constraints included infrastructure issues, unequal re-source distribution, and limited professional development opportuni-ties. The findings highlight the need for equitable resource allocation and enhanced competencies to improve the quality of science instruc-tion. Recommendations include regular professional development, im-proved resource accessibility, and institutional support to foster inno-vative teaching practices.



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