Factors Affecting the Performance of Multi-Grade Teachers in Wright II District
Keywords:
Performance, Multi-Grade, Teachers, Wright II DistrictAbstract
This study determined the different factors that affect the success of multi-grade teachers of Wright II District, Paranas, Samar during the school year 2012-2013. The study employed descriptive-correlational since the study aimed to determine the profile of teacher-respondents, pupil-respondents and school respondents. Data were gathered using two sets of questionnaires. One for teacher-respondents and another one for pupil-respondents. Majority of the respondents’ fathers and mothers obtained only the elementary level of education at 248 or 66.10 percent and 233 or 62.10 percent, respectively. This followed by 96 or 25.60 percent of the fathers and 105 or 28.00 percent of the mothers obtained elementary diplomas, respectively. Only three or 0.80 percent of the fathers and four or 1.10 percent of the mothers obtained a college degree. In terms of equipment, three were identified as inadequate’ and these were chairs or desks, learning centers and cabinets. Only about 19 chairs were available per classroom. Performance rating of teacher-respondents was not significantly related with pupil-respondents’ mothers’ occupation; fathers’ education; mothers’ education; and perception on parental involvement. Performance rating of teacher-respondents was significantly related with school-respondents’ location; adequacy of school facilities; equipment; instructional materials; and number of teachers. Since most parents have not graduated even from high school, it is suggested that seminars be conducted towards improving favourable attitudes towards the value of education and their role in the education of their children.
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