Competence of Science Teachers, Learning Interest and Academic Performance of Grades Four-Six Pupils

AUTHOR(S)

Ramel O. Premacio

ABSTRACT

This descriptive-correlational method of research was utilized to determine the teaching competence, academic performance and learning interest of grades four-six pupils in Punta Elementary School, Punta, Division of Ormoc City. The academic performance as dependent variable is correlated to the independent variable- the learning interest of grades foursix pupils in science. The extent of the teaching competence of science teachers in the aspect of classroom management is interpreted as Very Good. The aspect of knowledge is interpreted as Excellent. The aspect of skills in science teaching is interpreted as Excellent.
The positive learning interest of pupils towards science is interpreted as Agree. This means that the pupils in science have developed high positive learning interests towards science subject. The average weighted grade is interpreted as Satisfactory. The relationship between teaching competence and academic performance of pupils: The three variables in the teaching competence gained a significant relationship in the academic performance. This means that the classroom management of teachers has significant association to the academic performance of the pupils.
The classroom management of teachers has significant association to the academic performance of the pupils. Furthermore, the classroom discussion and experiments have developed positive learning interest of the students and return has degree of association with their academic performance. The proposed Enhancement Plan should be thoroughly implemented and should be adapted in the science curriculum for the pupils.