Philippine E-Journals

Identifying Learning Competencies in the Development of Learning Sessions Teaching Guide for DLSU Integrated School Teachers and Coaches

Edelmar R. Servo | Princess Gissel Servo | Perlita T. Padua | Leonell L. Esleta | Gil M. Ramos

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Integrating socio-emotional learning (SEL) into the educational framework is essential for preparing students to be well-rounded individuals ready to navigate real-life challenges. With particular attention on framing a comprehensive teaching guide, this study addresses the need for a structured approach to incorporate SEL within the advising and coaching learning sessions aligned to the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGAS) of the De La Salle University Integrated School (DLSU-IS). Backed up by established SEL principles, the study outlines five key socio-emotional competencies—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—as central to the holistic development of the students. Methodologically, the study follows a descriptive developmental approach involving data collection and data analysis to define the content and design of the learning session teaching guide. Through surveys and interviews with informed and consented teacher participants, the study discriminates thematic contents and essential activities for the teaching guide, to guarantee its relevance and effectiveness in meeting student needs. Results confirm the importance of structured teaching guides in facilitating value-laden learning sessions, with all respondents employing similar resources to augment instructional quality. The resultant teaching guide offers a structured approach in conducting learning sessions with thematic content enriched by SEL competencies and aligned to ELGAs. In conclusion, this study contributes a pedagogical framework and a practical resource for integrating SEL into learning sessions that facilitate socio-emotional growth among students and the realization of the school’s mission like that of DLSU-IS.