Philippine E-Journals

Correlates of the Level of Instructional Competencies of Teachers and Learners’ Performance in English Language Arts: Basis for a Policy Recommendation

ROSEMARIE B. TAGUBA

Discipline: Educational Management

 

Abstract:

Teachers play a crucial role in nation-building. Through quality teachers, the Philippines can develop holistic learners steeped in values, equipped with 21st-century skills, and able to propel the country to development and progress. Indeed, this quantitative-descriptive study assessed the correlation between the level of instructional competencies of teachers and learners’ performance in English Language Arts among the 100 ELA teachers in the District of Santa Rosa City. They were randomly chosen; a researcher-made instrument was utilized to gather the necessary data. The statistical treatment used were Frequency, Percentage, Weighted Mean, Ranking, MPS, Correlation Ratio, and Chi-Square. Based on the findings, the respondents are 31-40 years old, female, married, BEED with MA units, and 11-15 years in service. Teachers’ instructional competency level was very high, congruent with their performance at a very satisfactory level. However, teachers encountered “Always” in all the categories in teaching English Language Arts. Furthermore, there is no significant relationship between the demographic profile of the respondents and the learner’s performance in English Language Arts. Moreover, there is no significant relationship between the teachers’ competency in ELA and the learners’ performance being rejected. Thus, the results of the study are the basis for a policy recommendation for the teachers and the students to be successful in the classroom and fill the gap; to make a strong connection to the level of instructional competencies of teachers and learners’ performance driven by data and high expectations of learning.