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Research Paper | Technical and Vocational Education | Philippines | Volume 9 Issue 7, July 2020 | Rating: 6.7 / 10
Level of Competency of the Pupils in Technology and Livelihood Education 6 in Sorsogon City Division
Jennelyn Aguirre Areza
Abstract: The study aimed to determine the level of competency of the pupils in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) 6 in Sorsogon City Division for school year 2018-2019. It used the descriptive-survey method since a questionnaire was devised in gathering the primary data as reflected in the problem. The documentary analysis was also adopted for the grades of the pupils in the different areas. The respondents were the 23 TLE teachers and 246 learners of the City Division of Sorsogon which were randomly selected using the Slovin’s formula. The statistical tools utilized were frequency, percentage, and ranking. The Chi square (c2) test was used for the relationship between the two variables. This study revealed that majority of the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teachers most commonly used the demonstration method and cooperative learning as their activities and strategies utilized in teaching the subject areas. Then, almost one-third of the pupils have very satisfactory competence in Industrial Arts and Information and Communication Technology. However, the level of competency of the pupils in Technology and Livelihood Education is not affected by theactivities and strategies utilized by the teachers. The most usual problems encountered by the TLE teachers are the inadequate instructional materials and computer units intended for use in the subjects. It was recommended that the teachers may engage in more professional developing activities, such as attendance to seminars and acquiring additional national certificates through training. Also, the school administrators may regularly assess the needs of their classrooms and laboratories and find ways and means to provide those needs. More so, school administrators may establish linkage with funding and research institutions and agencies. Meanwhile, the school may equip the TLE program with the appropriate and adequate facilities to come up with the expectations of the Department of Education. The utilization of
Keywords: level of competency
Edition: Volume 9 Issue 7, July 2020
Pages: 101 - 104