...Practice Teaching English at High School Teaching a foreign language may be one of the most challenging jobs. Many teachers receive their B.Ed. from colleges, where they get the chance to practice their teaching while studying. In particular, EFL teachers get exposed to a variety of teaching techniques which make their teaching exciting and effective. At each stage, teachers need to adopt their teaching to meet the students' needs. However, it's the most challenging when they practice teaching EFL at high school. It is an enriching experience since student teachers are exposed to different settings, acquainted with new teaching styles, and deal with teenagers. Experiencing a variety of classroom settings is one of the advantages in practicing teaching English at a high school. For example, classes in a high school are divided according to students' levels: advanced, intermediate, and weak ones, in addition to their specializations. Whereby in each level, student teachers are required to choose the suitable material that meets the students' needs, the thing that differs from other stages, in which various levels of pupils learn in one class at the same time. Besides, weak classes are also divided into classes with special learning needs, in which teachers should be more careful about students' backgrounds. These weak classes are also divided into small groups, which help teachers to focus on students' weaknesses in order to develop their English. However, strong and intermediate...
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...NUMBER: 7110060007 PROGRAMME: M. A. ENGLISH COURSE TITLE: STUDIES IN WRITING AND RESEARCH COURSE CODE: ENG 503 PROPOSAL TOPIC TEACHING POETRY APPRECIATION IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY OF THREE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE TECHIMAN MUNICIPALITY INTRODUCTION Very few people are gifted with talents to understand or write poetry. The taste of poetry has to be cultivated with a careful handling of the subject failing which the poetry can results into irritating sign of neurosis on the students. Hence, there is great need of suitable curriculum as well as careful handling of the subject. Despite the fact that, poetry is one of the highly specialized forms of language, its status is diminished. It is partly because of the curriculum and partly because of the English teachers who execute the curriculum of poetry [Robert Scholes, 2001]. Most teachers of literature in general and poetry to be specific have the tendency of rather relying too heavily on critical commentaries of literary works (Yenkson 1987). Yenkson further asserts that “these notes are written by Secondary School teachers with the sole purpose of helping students to pass their exams”. Many of these teachers think that the use of those notes will spare them and their students the agony of having to study their recommended text. Apart from this, Senior High School English and Literature in English lessons are dominated by the need to prepare students for exams, hence in especially core English...
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...Challenges In Teaching Science, Part II Posted on April 8, 2009 Recently I asked a class what they thought their greatest challenges would be in teaching science. They came up with a great list. Here it is: 1. Preparing students for state exams while giving students a positive outlook of science 2. Familiarity with classroom manipulatives. How to choose right/appropiate outside readings and material. 3. Change in mindset when moving to a learner focused teaching method. Changing nature of science based on what is currently known 4. How to create a rubric that can be used to effectively assess students in a timely manner. 5. How to tailor class plans, activities, and scientific language for students of different ages and different skills. 6. Increase pressures on a teachers “teaching” time, including planning and assessment time. How to fit science into 40 minute periods? 7. Lack of institutional commitment to science. Expense, storage and choice of science materials. 8. How to keep students on task in the science classroom. Coming up with activities that will spark imagination and fit the curriculum. THE NEED FOR SCIENCE INSTRUMENTS [pic] The need for more science apparatus cannot be overemphasized. Apparatus are a must in every science class. It is said that for science to be learned, it must be experienced; there must be adequate apparatus to experiment with. Several studies showed that the lack of standard science equipment in schools is the...
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...INFLUENCES IN THE TEACHING METHODS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN THE DISTRICT OF ORANI: AN INVESTIGATION ________________________ A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School Bataan Peninsula State University City of Balanga, Bataan _______________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in Mathematics ______________________ by FAILLA B. PEPITO 2016 Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Caring classroom communities that are focused on mathematical goals help develop students’ mathematical identities and proficiencies (file:///D:/effective%20pedagogy.pdf). That’s why it is important that the school must have teachers using an appropriate method of transmitting knowledge and skills to the learners. Mathematics is the most international of all curriculum subjects, and mathematical understanding influences decision making in all areas of life either private, social, and civil. Mathematics education is a key to increasing the post-school and citizenship opportunities of young people, but today, as in the past, many students struggle with mathematics and become disaffected as they continually encounter obstacles to engagement. It is imperative, therefore, that we understand what effective mathematics teaching looks like—and what teachers can do to break this pattern (file:///D:/effective%20pedagogy...
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...THE EFFECTS OF TEACHERS’ TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BENEDICTINE INSTITUTE OF LEARNING S.Y. 2008-2009 Elisha Mae S. Echenique Fourth Year – Marie Curie Benedictine Institute of Learning Abad Homes Subdivision, Medicion I-B, Imus, Cavite Mrs. Gina T. Pira March 2009 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researcher would like to give her deepest gratitude and appreciation to the following persons that helped her for the completion of her thesis: Mrs. Gina T. Pira for the patience in editing her thesis and encouraging her to finish her thesis the soonest possible. Sir Benjarde C. Desor for revising and helping her in the completion of the thesis. Mrs. Leah C. Pira for teaching her what statistical treatment should be used and for the encouragement. The panel composed of Mr. Abad, Mrs. Ramirez, Mrs. Valenzuela, Mrs. Veloso, Mr. Delgado and Mr. Santos for reviewing her thesis. Her dearest friends, Ariadne Crucena, Pam Gueco, Danica Sabangan, Aaron Cachapero, Daniel Jacinto and Kevin Cosme for their support and help in polishing the thesis. Her beloved parents, Edgene and Mary Jane Echenique for their never ending support. And last but definitely not the least, our God Almighty for giving her strength, hope and patience in finishing her thesis. APPROVAL SHEET This thesis entitled “THE EFFECTS OF TEACHERS’ TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS TO THE ACADEMIC...
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...Teacher and Author: Teaching Middle and High School Using Literature Sandra Coleman Grand Canyon University RGD 545 Professor Karen Foster February 27, 2008 Teaching Middle and High School Student Using Literature Outline: I. Short Stories a) Activating Prior Knowledge b) Responding to the Selection c) Short Story Selections 1. Suggested Activities to use with Various Groups II. Oral Tradition Literature – Tall Tales and Folktales a) Analyze characteristics and plots of Folktales and Tall Tales b) Understanding Hyperbole c) Writing a Tall Tale d) Selections of Oral Tradition Literature III. Novel Studies a) Previewing the novel b) Defining and Understanding Elements of c) Character Analysis d) Problems and Solutions of the story IV. Historical Fiction a) Activating background/prior knowledge b) Setting a purpose for reading c) Writing about historical fiction V. Realistic Fiction a) Evaluating Realistic Fiction b) Responding to the selection c) Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion d) Summarizing the Story Chapter 1 – Short Stories: A short story is, like the name...
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...but Do Not Preach Teaching the Bible in public high schools is a very controversial topic. An article in TIME magazine written by David Van Biema, called “The Case for Teaching The Bible”, does a great job presenting the pros and cons of teaching the Bible. Some might argue that teaching the Bible promotes certain faiths. Although, there will be some teachers who share their opinions, the Bible should be taught in public high schools because it is extremely prominent in pop culture and is in fact constitutional, as long as the teachers are trained to teach, not preach. Because the Bible and its stories are commonly utilized in pop culture, the Bible should be taught in public high schools throughout America. According to Van Biema,...
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...Peer Tutoring: Its Effect on the Achievement and Attitude in Physics Of high School Senior Students of Naval Institute of Technology ---------------------------------- A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School Leyte Normal University Tacloban City ---------------------------------- In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Teaching (Science) ---------------------------------- by Minerva E. Sañosa February 1996 ABSTRACT This study attempted to assess the effects of peer tutoring on the achievement in and attitude towards Physics of high school senior students of Naval Institute of Technology, SY 1995-1996. Five high school senior students with the highest grade point average from first year to third year high school in English, Mathematics, and Science were used as peer tutors. The subjects of the study were fifty high school senior students randomly selected and assigned into two groups, the peer tutored or experimental group and non-peer tutored or the control group. The two groups answered the achievement test in electromagnetic energy and a scale to measure attitude towards Physics before and after the conduct of study. The result indicated that students in both groups increased their level of achievement during the study. Morever, with the use of two-tailed test, it was revealed that the level of achievement of students in...
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...graduate students just apply to a school district and anxiously wait for a reply, well in the state of South Carolina recruitment starts as early before a high school student graduates from high school. The State of South Carolina has a program called FELLOWS which allows students to attend 11participating colleges or universities in the state. In this paper I will discuss the beginning of recruitment in high school graduates and the retention of these college grad students. The criteria of the FELLOW program and the benefits of the program. At the end of this paper we will be able to fully understand Recruitment and retaining teachers in South Carolina. Recruitment and Retention The Teachers Fellows program which is known as “The Program” and managed by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Achievement is a scholar program available to students who wants to attend college and become a public school teacher in South Carolina. In 1999, the SC General Assembly noticed a shortage in teachers in our state which lead to creating ”The Program”, it was made to recruit talented High school seniors with the completion of graduating 12th grade and into teaching profession and equip them to become effective and successful teachers. Each year, the Program provides fellowships for up to 175 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history...
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...INTRODUCTION This proposal aims to study the extent to which audio visual resources can be used in teaching business management subject effectively in the senior high schools and the effects it would have on students’ academic performance Background to the Study Business management is a course which its content are not stories that an individual can picture in mind, rather it’s a practical course which demands a deep thinking-reasoning ability for one to understand and even to apply its knowledge in real business situation. Scholars were able to develop theories and models after studying real life situation at the work place (industries). An individual may go through the business management course but in the end cannot or will not be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the course at the workplace or managing oneself (self-management). In the traditional classroom teaching, there is hardly any scope for the student to interact with the teacher, teaching learning resources and the teaching learning environment. Teaching becomes very monotonous and students have to mostly rely on rote learning. Most often, classroom teaching is dominated by the lecture method. Learning has shifted from response strengthening to knowledge acquisition and from knowledge acquisition to construction of knowledge. In this context, the duty of the teacher is to provide appropriate environment where the student will construct his or her knowledge by interacting with his physical and social environment...
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...Factors that Affect the Learning Capacity of the Two Sections of Third Year Basic Education Curriculum Students in Panabo National High School S.Y. 2013-2014 Siew Lian C. Lee Researcher Engr. Gerson D. Dumpasan Research Adviser S.Y. 2013-2014 ABSTRACT This study assessed the factors that affect the Learning Capacity or the Academic Performances of First Two Sections of Third Year Basic Education Curriculum Students in Panabo National High School S.Y. 2013-2014. This study examined the influence of School Facilities, Teaching Efficiency of Teachers, and Gender in the Academic Performance of students. The questionnaires are the main data gathering instrument and the records of grades of Third Year students. The respondents of this study were the selected students of the two sections of Third Year BEC namely, III-Amethyst and III-Beryl. This study answered the questions based on the respondents’ perception towards the condition and adequacy of the facilities in terms of library, laboratory and classroom, comfort rooms, gymnasium and canteens and the significant relationship of these facilities and academic performances of students. Also, the students perception in the Teaching Efficiency and attitude of their Teachers and the significant relationship of their level of perception and their Academic Performances. The significant difference of the Academic Performance of students having more Textbooks and students having fewer amount of Textbooks. ...
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...Sample Significance of the Study for First Year High School Students as Research Subjects of Thesis Study This Will Help the English Teachers in Science High School Realize in Order for Them to Understand the New Approaches in Teaching and to Be Able to Use the Techniques and Procedures Effectively ermetes adolfo jr. ermetes adolfo jr., Yahoo! Contributor Network Sep 11, 2011 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here." More: First Year High School Students Becoming a Teacher FlagPost a comment Sample Significance of the Study for First Year High School Students as Research Subjects of Thesis Study The results of this research study categorically benefited from many sectors of the educational institutions by providing information on the results of the performance in terms of students' language achievement that will enable the teachers to know the students' areas of difficulty and strength, thereby guiding them in reconstructing their program of teaching to suit their needs. Among the persons who will be directly or indirectly benefited are the following: To the principal concerned, the results of this research study may give her insights which would encourage her to plan projects designed to improve the quality of language teaching in the public school like Minglanilla National Science High School as the lead school of all public secondary schools in the Municipality of Minglanilla, Cebu Province. The district coordinator in English...
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...Colorado high school youth reported binge drinking, 10.7 percent reported cigarette smoking, and 19.7 percent reported marijuana use in the 30 days prior to the survey. As many as 13.6 percent abused prescription drugs at some point in their lives. Of note, the 2013 prevalence of Colorado high school youth ever having used other illicit drugs ranged between 2.7 percent for heroin and 7.3 percent for inhalants. Methamphetamine use was reported as 3.2 percent; cocaine, 5.8 percent; and Ecstasy, 6.7 percent. (Maternal and Child Health Issue Brief, 2014). According to Maternal Health and Child Health issue brief (2014), the prevalence of binge drinking, cigarette smoking, and marijuana use are substantially lower among middle school youth compared to high school youth. What contributes to substance abuse among youth? Substance abuse among youth is a complex issue with many potentially contributing factors that might include an individual’s peer influence, an individual’s biology, family and peer influence, and the social context in which use occurs (Newcomb; M et al. 2009). Family and peer influences can be influential towards substance use or abuse; familial risk factors that influence substance abuse include child abuse, and neglect, substance abuse among family members, parental marital status, and family socioeconomic status. The social context in which substance abuse occurs can influence the type of substances a youth may select. An example might be where a high school...
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...Communication Technology (ICT) to improve and update the education they give to the younger generations. The Department of Education envisions an ICT-Supported system of quality basic education for all. It is stated on the National Framework Plan for ICT’s in Basic Education (2005-2010). It is committed to the appropriate, effective, and sustainable use of ICT’s to broaden access to and improve the quality and efficiency of basic education service delivery. The poor performance of students across the country in national and international tests, and the consistent high school dropout rates in both elementary and secondary school levels, underscore the deterioration of the quality of the Philippine schools system. Computer education offers potential for human betterment, at the same time, it is taught with great dangers that neither the potential can be truly realized, nor the danger avoided, without careful far-teaching critical questions being asked about computers in education. It is clear and evident that whatever this eventual outcome, the debate about computers in education is just beginning and is going to be with us for some time. The mathematician, computer scientist, and psychologist, Seymour Papert conducted renowned projects in the 1970’s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with the goal of making children the “builders” of their open intellectual “buildings”. (Harris and Kingston, 2002) It was Paperts intention to design “a computer language that would...
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...STATUS AND PROBLEMS OF TEACHING SCIENCE IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DIVISION OF ORMOC CITY Table of Contents Contents Page Chapter I Introduction 1.1 Nature and Importance of the Study 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Definition of Terms 1.4 Scope and Limitations of the Study Chapter II Review of Related Literature Chapter III Conceptual Framework Chapter IV Methodology Unit of Analysis Data Collection Chapter V Results and Discussion Chapter VI Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations Bibliography Appendices Chapter I Introduction NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY Education is a very significant activity in the heart of nation building. It is a necessity for every citizen as it helps achieve true independence. It opens them up to new opportunities in their societies. Opening up new doors closed to them before. They are now also more able to make intelligent decisions as members of their societies when it comes to social issues and problems. So it is a very big problem when the members of the educational system itself are the ones experiencing difficulties in doing their duties. One of the more obvious areas that has suffered greatly is in the field of Science. It is quite obvious to anyone with just a simple ocular inspection that it is suffering from a lack of proper equipment and other things necessary in its delivery. That and also the need of qualified teachers to teach those subjects since Science...
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