The study implemented and evaluated a TPDP for the sampled 106 STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agri-fisheries, mathematics) teachers. The study used participatory action research (PAR) as a methodological framework. Results reveal that in all phases of the TPDP, three key points emerged: power, product and process. Power emphasized equitable participation dislodging imbalance of power, while process highlighted PAR cycle: planning, acting, reflecting and discussing. Finally, the product: co-learners, and emancipated participants who co-developed lesson exemplars in STEAM. Results further reveal that the participants successfully crafted Lesson Exemplars in their chosen STEAM topic exemplifying the principles of TPCK (technological, pedagogical, content knowledge). Pilot tests (using Action Research) show how the STEAM teachers highly engaged the learners. As TPDP, PAR may achieve teacher quality and quality STEAM education in the country and may adapt micro-credentialing to fully structuralize capability building programs.
Involving teachers and students in Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that offer maritime education and training, the study investigated the teaching and learning of Maritime English in the Philippines. Through descriptive research design, survey instrument determined pertinent data for the study. Analysis of all gathered data included percentage, mean weight, and standard deviation. Findings reveal the importance and relevance of Maritime English as an English language course. Teachers believe that the course contributes to the improvement of student's proficiency in English, which is a requirement of the Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) 1995 Code and the 2010 Manila Amendments. Moreover, students believe that Maritime English provides them wide-ranging opportunities to practice communication in English for maritime and general purposes. Generally, they consider learning Maritime English an important goal which could help them in the future since their job would require communicating with people of different nationalities and English is a language that they mutually understand. It is recommended that Maritime English teachers continue to use information communication technology (ICT)-based instructional materials in teaching Maritime English for maritime students to achieve the desired proficiency in Maritime English for them to meet the requirements of the STCW and the maritime industry.
Perception on the influence of work-life balance on well-being and teaching performance of higher education institution Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) teachers in Region IV-A CALABARZON (CAVITE, LAGUNA, BATANGAS, RIZAL AND QUEZON) was explored in this descriptive research. Work-life benefits available in educational institutions include equal access to promotion, training and sickness leaves. Using weighted mean and frequency, teacher-respondents confirmed that their personal life is sometimes affected by work. Qualitative data gathered through semi-structured interviews identified the perceived impact of work-life balance to the well-being and teaching performance of STEAM teachers which included effects on physical health, job and family satisfaction, psychological well-being, emotional state and relationship with students when teaching, time-management, and burnout tendencies. Results of this study may assist educational institutions to develop, review, and provide written policies on work-life balance of teachers as well as non-teaching personnel.
The study compared the gender differences perceived by teachers and students on the current Science Technology Engineering Agriculture Mathematics (STEAM) practices in Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs). It is assumed in this study that STEAM fields are often male-dominated, and STEAM courses are less attractive to female students. A descriptive survey was used in this study. Data were collected from a validated questionnaire. Teachers of STEAM disciplines (n=1,016), and students (n=24,172) were selected using multi-stage random sampling. Purposive sampling was used in selecting CHED higher education institutions centers of excellence in selected regions. Means and t-tests were computed in analyzing the data using a statistical tool. Findings revealed that male and female students are significantly different in the perception of the program objectives and program outcomes, faculty, program curricula, instructional materials, procedures and techniques, assessment and evaluation, and administrative support and policies. Male and female teachers similarly perceived the factors except for some in specific STEAM fields. The research suggests that gender disparity could be minimized in STEAM degrees by implementing gender policies.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.