SUPERVISORY, INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NGHE AN PROVINCE: BASIS FOR DEVELOPING AN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
i SUPERVISORY, INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NGHE AN PROVINCE: BASIS FOR DEVELOPING AN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of Graduate School Southern Luzon State University, the Philippines in Collaboration with Thai Nguyen University, Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management by NGUYEN TRUONG GIANG (RIVER) April 2014 ii APPROVAL SHEET In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management, this research study entitled “Supervisory, Instructional Skills and Professional Performance of Teachers in Vocational Colleges in Nghe An Province: Basis for Developing an Enhancement Program” has been prepared and submitted by Nguyen Truong Giang and is hereby recommended for oral examination. , 2014 Apolonia A. Espinosa, Ed.D Adviser Approved by the Oral Examination Committee, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management offered by Southern Luzon State University, Republic of the Philippines in collaboration with Thai Nguyen University, Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (NAME OF PROFESSOR) (NAME OF PROFESSOR) Member Member (NAME OF PROFESSOR) Chairman Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management offered by Southern Luzon State University, Republic of the Philippines in collaboration with Thai Nguyen University, Socialist Republic of Vietnam. ____________ APOLONIA ESPINOSA, Ed.D. Date Dean, Graduate School iii ACKNOWLEDGMENT Writing a doctoral dissertation is a gratifying but difficult and sometimes nerve wrecking endeavor that only few engaged in because it requires a lot of sacrifices and hard work from the researcher. However, at the end of the task, one experiences a wonderful feeling of joy, happiness, relief and fulfillment. The researcher would like to extend his sincerest gratitude and thanks to the following people who were very instrumental in the fulfillment of this research study. DR. CECILIA N. GASCON, President of the Southern Luzon State University in the Republic of the Philippines, for her untiring effort and belief that this collaboration is possible thus enabling us to pursue the PhD.EdM degree; DR. DANG KIM VUI President of Thai Nguyen in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, for his untiring effort and belief that this collaboration is possible thus enabling us to pursue the PhD.EdM degree DR. NGUYEN TUAN ANH, Ph.D., former Director of the International Training Center, Thai Nguyen University of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, for his enormous pursuit to provide the Vietnamese people an opportunity to grow through education; PROF. APOLONIA A. ESPINOSA his adviser, for the guidance and endless support for the improvement of this study. PROFESSORS ………… , ………………., and ……………, who composed the Oral Defense Committee, for their suggestions, comments and corrections to improve this study; ITC STAFF, for providing the necessary research materials; HIS FAMILY and FRIENDS, for the love and support in one way or the other; And TO ALL who have contributed to make this study a success. iv DEDICATION To my Beloved parents, Siblings, Relatives And Most especially To my Loving Wife and Children For their endless support And for being my constant source of inspiration N.T.G. v Table of Contents Title Page Page Approval Sheet ii Acknowledgment iii Dedication iv Table of Contents v List of Tables vii List of Figures viii Abstract x Chapter I: Introduction 1 Background of the Study 2 Objectives of the Study 6 Hypothesis 7 Significance of the Study 7 Scope and Limitation of the Study 7 Definition of Terms 8 Chapter II. Review of Literature and Studies 11 Literature 11 Related Studies 11 Conceptual Framework 30 Chapter III. Methodology 58 Locale of the Study 58 Research design 58 Population and sampling 58 vi Instrumentation 59 Data gathering procedure 59 Statistical treatment 60 Chapter IV. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data 62 Chapter V. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations 89 Summary 89 Findings 89 Conclusions 91 Recommendations 92 Appendices 92 Bibliography 93 vii LIST OF TABLES No. Name of tables Page 1 Table 1. The Level of the Supervisory Skills of Teachers as to Technical Skills 62 2 Table 2. The Level of the Supervisory Skills of Teachers as to Technical Skills (Cont.) 64 3 Table 3. The Level of the Supervisory Skills of Teachers as to Human Relation Skills 66 4 Table 4. The Level of the Supervisory Skills of Teachers as to Human Relation Skills (Cont.) 69 5 Table 5. The Level of the Supervisory Skills of Teachers as to Conceptual Skills 71 6 Table 6. The Level of the Instructional Skills of Teachers as to Pedagogical Skills 74 7 Table 7. The Level of the Instructional Skills of Teachers as to Counselling Skills 76 8 Table 8. The Level of the Instructional Skills of Teachers as to Classroom Management Skills 77 9 Table 9. The Level of the Instructional Skills of Teachers as to Assessment Skills 79 10 Table 10. The Professional Performance of Teachers of Nghe An Vocational College of Trade and Tourism 82 11 Table 11. The Professional Performance of Teachers of Viet Duc Vocational College 84 12 Table 12. The Professional Performance of Teachers of Viet Han Vocational College 86 13 Table 13 Correlation of Supervisory and Instructional Skills of Teachers to their Professional Performance 88 viii LIST OF FIGURES 1. Research paradigm 2. Administrative map of Nghe An Province ix Title: SUPERVISORY, INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NGHE AN PROVINCE: BASIS FOR DEVELOPING AN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Researcher: NGUYEN TRUONG GIANG - RIVER Degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management Nam/ Address of the Institution Southern Luzon State University Graduate School Lucban, Quezon Date Completed April, 2014 Adviser DR. APOLONIA A. ESPINOSA x ABSTRACT The study was conducted to assess the supervisory skills and instructional skills of the teachers of 3 vocational colleges in Nghe An Province. It specifically explored on what enhancement program could be developed to solve the problems encountered by teachers in terms of supervisory skills and instructional skills. The study was limited to determine the perception of the respondents on the supervisory skills of the teachers as to Technical skills, Human relation skills, and Conceptual skills and to ascertain the perception of the respondents on the instructional skills of the teachers as to Pedagogical skills, Counselling skills, Classroom management skills, and Assessment skills. 186 selected respondents (college teachers) answered the questionnaire. Weighted mean was utilized to describe the perception of the respondents on the supervisory skills and instructional skills of the teachers. Multiple linear regression was used to determine the significant relationship between the supervisory and instructional skills and professional performance of the teachers. The statistical analysis was done using EXCEL. The level of the supervisory skills of teachers at the three selected vocational colleges in Nghe An province fall in the “satisfactory” category mainly. Few gained “very satisfactory” category. Meanwhile, that the level of the instructional skills of teachers at the three selected vocational colleges in Nghe An province is of “satisfactory” category mainly. Very few fall in “very satisfactory” category. Moreover, there is low/negligible relationship between the instructional skills and supervisory skills of teachers with that of professional performance. [...]... create an enhancement program Objectives of the study The main purpose of this research was to find out the supervisory and instructional skills in relation to the professional performance of teachers in vocational training colleges in Nghe An Province, with an end view of developing an enhancement program Specifically, the research was finding answers to the following objectives 1 Determine the level of. .. rewards and recognition, conducting periodic performance evaluation among teachers, participation of teachers in formulating school policies, organizing programs and activities and there is necessity for proper adjustment, and having punctuality and attendance as to top reference in measuring the performance of teachers, and human relation and personality of teachers Another study done by Decin (1998)... are limited in supervisory and pedagogical skills, especially young teachers So "improving supervisory skills and instructional skills for teachers "in Vocational schools in terms of quantity and quality is an urgent and necessary demand Developing vocational teaching is the career and responsibility of all society It is an important content of national human resource development plan and strategy... and instructional skills and professional performance of the teachers; 5 Develop an enhancement program based on the results Null Hypothesis There is no significant relationship between supervisory and instructional skills and the professional performance of the teachers in the vocational colleges Significance of the study This study is beneficial to the following group of people Administrators It is... supervisory skills of teachers as to: 1.1 technical skills; 1.2 human relation skills; and 1.3 conceptual skills 2 Ascertain the instructional skills of the teachers as to: 6 2.1 pedagogical skills; 2.2 counselling skills; 2.3 classroom management skills; and 2.4 assessment skills 3 Determine the professional performance of teachers; 4 Find out the significant relationship between the supervisory and instructional. .. with two levels of training into the vocational training system with three levels of training: primary, junior and vocational colleges Vocational training centers have been developed under planning spread all over the country They are rich of ownership forms and types of training Until now there are 1328 vocational schools and training centers (including 153 vocational colleges, 307 vocational secondary... can design appropriate instructional activities He can assist the teachers on developing remedial and enrichment activities The principal can also assist teachers on developing strategies for group learning INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS Teachers must have instructional skills including teaching skills, educational skills, organizational skills, coordination skills with parents and other educational forces in. .. own work and study 3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge - have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings; - demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship; - demonstrate an understanding of and take... similar to the nature of this ongoing research Scope and limitation of the study 7 The study was conducted to assess the supervisory skills and instructional skills of the teachers of 3 vocational colleges in Nghe An Province, including Viet Duc Vocational College (1972), Viet Han Vocational College (1998), and Nghe An Trading and Tourism Vocational College (1996) A total of 186 teachers were selected... communicated in terms of their performance, weaknesses and strength in the classroom Given the fact that in particular, young teachers may not be well informed about new techniques, approaches in the complex characteristics of learning and teaching, supervision can serve as a training approach and support service for teachers by means of systematic cycles of planning, observation, and intensive analysis of actual . Skills and Professional Performance of Teachers in Vocational Colleges in Nghe An Province: Basis for Developing an Enhancement Program” has been prepared and submitted by Nguyen Truong Giang and. INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NGHE AN PROVINCE: BASIS FOR DEVELOPING AN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Researcher: NGUYEN TRUONG GIANG - RIVER Degree. is an urgent and necessary demand. Developing vocational teaching is the career and responsibility of all society. It is an important content of national human resource development plan and