Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(12), pp. 6722 - 6736
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081237
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Perceptions on the Competence of Science Teachers along Instruction in a State University in the Philippines

Jomar L. Aban ^*, Anny Ross A. Bayan , Joan S. Valdez
College of Education, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Bacnotan, La Union 2515, Philippines

ABSTRACT

This study hinges on the theory of evaluation. Frequent, continuous and impartial evaluation of academic performance is vital not only for the growth of the institution but also for the growth of the individual. The perceptions of students, teachers and supervisors were evaluated to determine the competence of science teacher along instruction in Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU-NLUC), College of Education, Philippines. This research utilized a mixed descriptive-quantitative method of investigation. Using a structured survey questionnaire, the demographic profile and competence of the science teachers were measured. It was found that science teachers with less than ten training points significantly reduced their competence in terms of their personal character, teaching efficiency, general class atmosphere, and substantiality of teaching and evaluation skills. Other personal and professional demographic profiles were also found to have an influence on the competence of science teachers along instruction. These include the number of children, sex, educational attainment, length of service and workload preparation. In conclusion, it is apparent the science teachers' competence is affected by both demographic background of the educators and their personal and professional trainings. This study reveals that knowledge of specific factors that affect science teachers' competence is necessary in improving the mode of instruction, pedagogy and trainings for science teachers to ensure quality teaching.

KEYWORDS
Science Instruction, Teachers' Competence, Students' Performance, DMMMSU

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Jomar L. Aban , Anny Ross A. Bayan , Joan S. Valdez , "Perceptions on the Competence of Science Teachers along Instruction in a State University in the Philippines," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 12, pp. 6722 - 6736, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081237.

(b). APA Format:
Jomar L. Aban , Anny Ross A. Bayan , Joan S. Valdez (2020). Perceptions on the Competence of Science Teachers along Instruction in a State University in the Philippines. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12), 6722 - 6736. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081237.