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INFLUENCE OF CLINICAL COMPETENCE TO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS

Norvic Arnaiz-Perez

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine which domain of teachers' clinical competence significantly influences students' skills development. This study employed a non-experimental design utilizing the causaleffect technique. The respondents were 11 public senior high school students in District 1 of Compostela, Davao De Oro -East and West District. A random sampling technique was employed in selecting the respondents of the study. Mean, Pearson-r, and Regression Analysis were the statistical tools used in the study. Results revealed a high level of clinical competence of teachers in terms of content knowledge, learner-centeredness, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism and role modelling, practice-based reflection, and improvement. Results also revealed that the level of skills development of students was high in terms of soft skills, performance and training methodology. The correlation coefficient between the two variables of the study revealed a highly positive significant relationship. Interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and role modelling, and practice-based reflection and improvement was revealed as the domains of clinical competence of teachers that best influence the skills development of students.