Assessing the Lesson Planning Knowledge of BSED English Students: A Convergent Parallel Study								
																		Lovelyn  Cantero | Kristy Jane R Muegna
								Discipline: Education
								 
																	Abstract:
									The study aimed to explore the lesson planning knowledge of English major students and describe their lived
experiences in planning lessons. It also sought to identify areas of difficulty and recommend possible interventions.
A mixed-methods design using a parallel convergent approach was employed. The participants were English major
students from various year levels. A total of 161 students were selected through stratified random sampling for the
quantitative phase, while 14 students were purposively chosen for in-depth interviews and focus group discussions in
the qualitative phase. Results from the quantitative data revealed a high level of lesson planning knowledge, although
students scored lowest in the area of writing lesson plans, particularly in aligning with curriculum standards and
designing engaging activities. The qualitative findings supported these results and highlighted key themes such as
essential foundation of an effective lesson plan, fostering inclusive and adaptive learning environments, balancing
time management and instructional effectiveness, refining lesson planning through feedback and student-centered
strategies, and strengthening lesson planning through structure and practice. The findings from both phases converged
and validated each other, emphasizing that while students have foundational knowledge, they need further support in
practical application. Based on the study’s findings, a workshop intervention method was recommended to enhance
lesson planning skills and provide structured training aligned with curriculum goals.
									
									
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