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EFFECTIVENESS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

OF INOPACAN, LEYTE

Perla P. Corpez

Tinago National High School

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Abstract

In this paper, the study found out the views of teachers about some of the factors that appear

to affect the effectiveness of the assigned subjects in Senior High School (SHS) level in Inopacan,

Leyte. The study was a survey research design and target population consisted of all teachers in

Senior High Schools in the district of Inopacan in the school year 2017-2018. The sampling

technique for the selection of teachers in the district was purposive and made up of thirty teachers.

The instrument used for data collection was an open-ended survey-questionnaire to collect more

information regarding how they cope with the process to offer quality education in Senior High

School. The study revealed that teachers in Senior High School of Inopacan District find it hard to

cope with the demand of the system in education maybe because this is a new curriculum in the

Philippine Educational System – The K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Teachers, Role of Teachers, Factors Affecting Teaching, Senior

High School, Learning Environment

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EFFECTIVENESS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

OF INOPACAN, LEYTE

Teachers’ role in any educational system cannot be over-emphasized. Teachers are the

executors and implementers of the educational policies and curriculum. Hence whether there are

loopholes in the educational processes and outcome, teachers tend to receive more blame for these

shortcomings than any other agent connected with educational activities. Teachers can be

acknowledged as the heart of educational system at all levels. The teachers continue to be the

major determinants of quality of education, be it at primary, secondary or tertiary level. Teachers

are the front liner of implementing the new educational system in the new curriculum. They are

the implementer of learning, capacitating them with knowledge in order for them to compete not

only in the country but globally.

Common Factors Affecting the Effectiveness in Teaching

There are a number of factors that can affect how effective you are as a teacher and how

successful your students are in mastering subjects. When evaluating your performance as a teacher,

as well as other influences that affect your classroom, such as student behavior, it is important to

track how well the changes you make improve performance over time.

Appropriate Training

Having the appropriate training to teach a specific subject is an important factor in being

able to teach that class effectively especially in Senior High School. Teachers in Senior High

School in the Philippines public school system should have taken courses in the subjects they wish

to teach. Teacher knowledge, enthusiasm, and responsibility for learning are a prerequisite for

effective learning to happen. The creation of a classroom that reflects the teacher's knowledge,
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enthusiasm and the responsibility for creating a learning environment that will effectively nurture

the student’s desire to learn and to accept the challenges of thinking and inquiring into all that is

offered by the teacher. Teachers need to adjust their thinking about the nature of teaching; the

classroom environment should mirror the teacher's reflective practices that would be central to the

learning environment. In taking on the reflective role, teachers can enjoy the process of teaching

by sharing their knowledge through the creation of a reflective classroom. In such an environment

the knowledge is shared; students and teachers all become learners, discovering the world of the

subject. The teacher that is willing to share his knowledge unconditionally will be stepping towards

the effective classroom. The passion that a teacher has for his subject will be creating a world that

moves beyond the ritual of classroom activities. It is the example of passion for something that

can inspire students to want to learn.

Clear and Concise

Good communication skills are a must in order to effectively teach, whether you teach

senior high school or are a college instructor. You must be able to project in a clear way. If students

can't keep up with you or have a hard time hearing you, they may also have a hard time

understanding the ideas or concepts they need to master to do well on exams and other

assignments.

Learning Environment

Schools that offer students a positive learning environment, including the use technology

in the classroom and a quality library, give students an edge in mastering math, English, science,

and other subjects. Up-to-date textbooks and other materials to use during lectures and other

teacher presentations are also important. In some cases, senior high school teachers The working

environment that is generated by the interaction and the enthusiasm of the teacher will remove the
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stigma of ‘working’ and turn the learning process into something that is rewarding and therefore

to strive towards. In effect, the creation of an effective learning environment would generate a

positive learning atmosphere throughout a school (Gurney, Philip (2007).

Teachers Disposition

Eisner (2002) argues that good teaching depends on sensibility and imagination. It courts

surprise. It profits from caring. In short, good teaching is an artistic affair. (p.577) The effective

teacher will be one who engages with the students in the class in a way that highlights mutual

respect and an acknowledgment of the learning process that is in place. Eisner's suggestion that

teaching is a caring exercise is very much part of the effective learning process. Learning is an

emotional exercise. Students will engage in something that appeals to them emotionally. The

teacher who brings a sense of personal involvement in the classroom, who wants to share the

knowledge with the members of the class, who is prepared to show that he/she is also a part of the

learning cycle, will be setting up a relationship which will encourage a good learning environment.

Wolk (2001) highlights this by emphasizing that teachers ‘who are passionate about learning ...

create an infectious classroom environment’ (p.59).

Learning Environment

Schools that offer students a positive learning environment, including the use technology

in the classroom and a quality library, give students an edge in mastering Math, English, Science,

and other subjects. Up-to-date textbooks and other materials to use during lectures and other

teacher presentations are also important. In some cases, Senior High School teachers. The working

environment that is generated by the interaction and the enthusiasm of the teacher will remove the

stigma of ‘working’ and turn the learning process into something that is rewarding and therefore
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to strive towards. In effect, the creation of an effective learning environment would generate a

positive learning atmosphere throughout a school (Gurney, Philip (2007).

Teachers Disposition

Eisner (2002) argues that good teaching depends on sensibility and imagination. It courts

surprise. It profits from caring. In short, good teaching is an artistic affair. (p.577) The effective

teacher will be one who engages with the students in the class in a way that highlights mutual

respect and an acknowledgment of the learning process that is in place. Eisner's suggestion that

teaching is a caring exercise is very much part of the effective learning process. Learning is an

emotional exercise. Students will engage in something that appeals to them emotionally. The

teacher who brings a sense of personal involvement in the classroom, who wants to share the

knowledge with the members of the class, who is prepared to show that he/she is also a part of the

learning cycle, will be setting up a relationship which will encourage a good learning environment.

Wolk (2001) highlights this by emphasizing that teachers ‘who are passionate about learning ...

create an infectious classroom environment’ (p.59).

Innovative Teachers

Teachers who are good at sparking the imagination of students through hands-on learning

activities or other creative approaches draw students into the joy of learning. These students no

longer see new ideas as something to dread. Educators like Jaime Escalante, a Math teacher

portrayed in the movie "Stand and Deliver," show that regardless of the economic disadvantages

of many students and school districts, a teacher who uses creative approach can make a difference.

Student Behavior

Managing student behavior and maintaining discipline in your classroom is vital to creating

a learning environment where each student feels he can share his thoughts and ideas with you and
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with his peers. It also helps you stay on track in presenting materials on schedule. This enables

you to fulfill the required curriculum for that academic year, semester or quarter.

Adequate time for preparations for lesson

Preparation and planning are a critical component of effective teaching. The lack thereof

will lead to failure. If anything, every teacher should be over prepared. Good teachers are almost

in a continuous state of preparation and planning. They are always thinking about the next lesson.

The impact of preparation and planning is tremendous on student learning. A common misnomer

is that teachers only work from 8:00 – 3:00, but when the time for preparing and planning is

accounted for, the time increases significantly (Meador, 2015).

(Meador, 2015) added that teachers get a planning period at school, but that time is rarely

used for “planning”. Instead, it is often utilized to contact parents, conduct a conference, catch up

on emails, or grade papers. True planning and preparation occur outside of school hours. Many

teachers arrive early, stay late, and spend part of their weekends working to ensure that they are

adequately prepared. They explore options, tinker with changes, and research fresh ideas in hopes

that they can create the optimal learning environment.

Keep the teaching records

Effective, continuous record keeping lies at the heart of our best teaching and learning. It

enables us to plan, to organize, and to create the best learning environment for each child. Record

keeping is an effective tool for tracking contributions made by individual students in our classroom,

for assessing students, for informing students and parents about growth over time, and for setting

goals—by both students and teachers. Keeping track of our students with classroom observations

and systematic notes yields information that cannot possibly be gleaned from a traditional checklist,

report card, or standardized test. Information from classroom record keeping may be shared with
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parents throughout the year so that they too can see specific examples of student progress. The

sharing of information from anecdotal notes, field notes, or other forms of record keeping enables

teachers and administrators to assess student progress on a larger scale— within a district, for

example. Teachers create their own recordkeeping systems to fit the environment in which they

teach, their beliefs about teaching and learning, and their time constraints (Maxim and Five, 1997)

This study further shows that there are many factors affecting the effectiveness of Senior

High School Teachers in Inopacan, Leyte. These are some of the factors that may affect teaching

effectiveness in Senior High School: a) Teachers, especially the adviser must see to it that the

classrooms and its environment must be clean always; b) He or she must maintains discipline

among his or her students in and outside the class; c) He or she must check and mark notes given

to the students regularly; d) He or she must sets, marks, records, class assignments, tests and

examination scripts promptly; e) He or she must properly invigilate both internal and external

examinations; f) He or she must attend staff, P.T.A. and other meetings regularly, punctually and

partakes actively in them; g) He or she must mark the school form 2 or the daily attendance register

and takes note of the absentees; h) He or she must see to the welfare of every student in the class;

i) He or she must prepare the continuous assessment booklet and the class master sheet; and j) He

or she must carry out other assignments given to him by the school authority.
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Eisner, E.W. (2002). The Kind of Schools We Need. Phi Delta Kappan, 83, 576-583.

Wolk, S. (2001). The Benefits of Exploratory Time. Educational Leadership, 59(2), 56-59.

Gurney, P. (2007). Five Factors for Effective Teaching. New Zealand Journal of Teachers’ Work,

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Meador, Derrick. "Strategies for Teachers: The Power of Preparation and Planning." ThoughtCo,

Jun. 14, 2015, thoughtco.com/power-of-preparation-and-planning-3194263.

Donna Maxim and Cora Lee Five (1997) “Classroom Practices That Monitor and Inform

Learning". National Council of Teachers of English. November 1997. VOL. 3, NO. 2.

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