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Luningning M. dela Cruz ¹, Dennis G. Caballes ²

Affiliations
1 Licensed Professional Teacher, Teacher III, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Coordinator and Learning Resources Management Development System (LRMDS) Coordinator of San sidro National High School, Makati City and currently enrolled in the Graduate School Program, Doctor of Philosophy in Centro Escolar University, Manila, PH
2 Researcher, Statistician and former Laboratory Chairman of the Manila Doctors College (now Manila Tytana Colleges). Faculty in the graduate programs of Centro Escolar University, The National Teachers College, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Chiang Kai Shek College, and Ateneo de Manila University., PH

Abstract

Supervision is essential in education for teachers to be guided in the performance of their job. Henceforth, for improvement in the teaching-learning process, the supervision style of headteachers needs to be evaluated. This study examined the perception of the science teachers on the synergistic supervision style of the science headteacher in a public secondary school. Moreover, the correlation between synergistic supervision and job performance was validated.  There are four components in synergistic supervision, namely dual focus, joint effort, focus on competence, and two-way communication. Results revealed that the science teachers were often satisfied with the components' dual focus, focus on competence, and joint effort.   For two way communication, the headteacher's rating given by the teachers was seldom satisfied. The level of job satisfaction of teachers was also studied. Results showed that teachers were often satisfied with their job. The Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) became the basis for evaluation for science teachers' job performance. Based on the IPCRF, the ratings revealed that the science teachers performed their job very satisfactorily.  Statistical analysis showed that there is no association between the components of synergistic supervision and job performance.

Keywords

Instructional Supervision, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction Synergistic Supervision.

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Luningning M. dela Cruz ¹, Dr. Dennis G. Caballes ²

Affiliations
1 Doctor of Philosophy in Centro Escolar University, Manila, PH
2 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Chiang Kai Shek College, and Ateneo de Manila University, PH

Abstract

The study of uniformly accelerated motion is one of the least mastered skills in junior high school Physics. The students have difficulty understanding physics concepts which, are presented through mathematical formulas. The mathematical approach of free fall and projectile motion is very challenging to the students because of its abstract nature. Henceforth conceptual understanding of topics becomes inadequate. Comics appeal to students visually and engage them towards self-directed learning of physics concepts. Thus, the purpose of this study is to engage students in creating contextualized comic strips that clearly define uniformly accelerated motion. This research examined the impact of using students' designed comic strips in the conceptual understanding of uniformly accelerated motion. Grade 9 students of San Isidro National High School participated in this study for four weeks using a quasi-experimental research one group pretest and posttest. The researcher used the Uniformly Accelerated Motion Test (UAMT) to gather quantitative data. Statistical analysis revealed that there was a significant difference in the pretest and posttest. The students' interview revealed that they enjoy the activity because it is engaging, and their knowledge of uniformly accelerated motion was enhanced. They also appreciate how uniformly accelerated motion is applied in real life.

Keywords

Comics Strip, Conceptual Understanding, Contextualization, Uniformly Accelerated Motion.

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