Teaching Competencies and Pupils’ Performance in the Implementation of Modular Distance Learning Modality

AUTHOR(S)

Renato T. Tasan

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to determine the significant relationship between teachers’ level of competencies and the pupils’ academic performance in the implementation of modular distance learning modality. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational research design for an in-depth analysis of the study, the researcher utilized the Monitoring and Supervision Tool distributed by DepEd Region VIII to 8 teachers and academic grades of the 194 pupils to all subjects in the 2nd quarter assessment. Simple Percentage, Weighted mean and Person Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r) were the statistical tools used. The researcher found out that teachers’ level of competencies is very satisfactory and academic performance shows a 100% passing grade. Likewise, it was found out that there is a significant relationship between the level of competencies of teachers on content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment and diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, plus factor and academic performance of the pupils in the implementation of modular distance learning modality. Thus, the competencies of teachers greatly affect the performance of the pupils on modular distance learning modality.