Correlates of teacher performance basis fof enhancement program at thai nguyen university

1 CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE: BASIS FOR ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY _ A DISSERTATION Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School Southern Luzon State University, Lucban, Quezon, 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 DINH YEN (KAKA) October 2014 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY This is to certify that the research work / dissertation entitled CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE: BASIS FOR ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY, orally defended/ presented under the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management Program jointly offered by Southern Luzon State University of the Republic of the Philippines and Thai Nguyen University of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, embodies the result of original and scholarly work carried out by the undersigned This dissertation does not contain words or ideas taken from published sources or written works by other persons which have been accepted as basis for the award of any degree from other higher education institutions, except where proper referencing and acknowledgement were made NGUYEN DINH YEN Researcher Date Orally Defended: May 31,2014 ACKNOWLEDGMENT With sincere thanks for the encouragement, guidance and unselfish sharing of their knowledge, time, effort and skills, and for the untiring motivation that led to the completion of this study, the researcher acknowledges the following: 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; Dr Dang Kim Vui, President of Thai Nguyen University for allowance the training for doctor of philosophy in educational management in international training center Thai Nguyen University; Dr Apolonia A.Espinosa, his adviser, for her generous assistance, invaluable advice, guidance, constructive comments thereby making this paper a scholarly work; Mr Nicanor L Guinto, for extending his assistance in ensuring consistency and comprehensibility of this study; Panel of experts whose constructive criticisms led the researcher to making this effort a true scholarly work; The respondents for their patience and cooperation in answering the questionnaire; The researcher’s family, colleagues, and friends for the love and support in one way or another, and To those who have contributed to make this study a success NDY DEDICATION This is whole-heartedly dedicated To my family and relatives, To my colleagues and friends, and to all my classmates NDY TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………… i APPROVAL SHEET ……………………………………………………… ii CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY ……………………………………… iii ACKNOWLEDGMENT ………………………………………………… iv DEDICATION ……………………………………………………………… v TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… vi LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………… viii LIST OF FIGURES………………………………………………………… x LIST OF APPENDICES ………………………………………………… xi ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………… xii CHAPTER I II III INTRODUCTION ………………………………………….… Background of the Study ………………………………… Objectives of the Study ……………………………….…… Hypothesis …………………………………………………… Significance of the Study ……………………………….… Scope and Limitation of the Study ……………….……… Definition of Terms ………………………………………… REVIEW OF LITERATURE ……………………….……… 13 Personal Characteristics of Teachers …………………… 13 Professional Characteristics ……………………………… 22 Teachers’ Performance …………………………………… 32 Conceptual Framework ………………… ….……… …… 39 Research Paradigm …………………………… ….……… 41 METHODOLOGY …………………………………………… 43 Locale of the Study ………………………….……………… 43 Research Design …………………………….……………… 43 IV Population and Sampling ………………….… ………… 43 Instrumentation ……………………… ………… …….… 44 Data Gathering Procedure ………………………………… 45 Statistical Treatment …….………………………………… 46 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS ……………………….… 48 Profile of Respondents …………………………………… 48 Personal and Professional Characteristics of Teachers 50 Teaching Performance …………………………………… 63 Correlates of Teachers’ Performance …………………… 67 Proposed Enhancement Program to Enhance Teachers’ Performance of Thai Nguyen University School Year 20142015 ………………………………………………………… …… V 73 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary …………………….…………………………….… 77 Findings ……………………………………………………… 78 Conclusions ……………………………………………….… 82 Recommendations …………………………………… …… 83 REFERENCES …………………………………………………………… 84 APPENDICES …………………………………………………………… 88 CURRICULUM VITAE …………………………………………………… 98 LIST OF TABLES TABLE PAGE Respondents’ Frequency Distribution by Colleges ………… 44 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Demographic Profile of Students - Respondents …………………………… 48 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Demographic Profile of Teachers – Respondents …………………………… 50 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Personal Characteristics of Teachers as to Physical Aspects …………………………… 51 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Personal Characteristics of Teachers as to Mental Aspects …………………………… 52 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Personal Characteristics of Teachers as to Emotional Aspects ………………………… 54 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Personal Characteristics of Teachers as to Social Aspects ……………………………… 55 Weighted Means Distribution of the Professional Characteristics of Teachers as to Teaching Skills ………… 57 Weighted Means Distribution of the Professional Characteristics of Teachers as to Classroom Management Skills ……………………………………………………………… 59 Weighted Means Distribution of the Professional Characteristics of Teachers as to Evaluation Skills ………… 60 Weighted Means Distribution of the Professional Characteristics of Teachers as to Guidance Skills ………… 61 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Teaching Performance of Teachers as to Commitment …………………………………… 63 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Teaching Performance of Teachers as to Knowledge of the Subject …………………… 64 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Teaching Performance of Teachers as to Teaching for Independent Learning ………… 65 Weighted Mean Distribution of the Teaching Performance of Teachers as to Management of Learning …………………… 66 10 11 12 13 14 15 TABLE 16 17 18 PAGE Relationship of Demographic Profile of the Teacher Respondents with Teaching Performance …………………… 67 Relationship of Age and Personal Characteristics of Teachers with their Performance ……………………………… 68 Relationship of Professional Characteristics and Teaching Performance of Teachers ……………………………………… 70 10 LIST OF FIGURE FIGURE PAGE Variables in the Study on Correlates of Teachers’ Performance, Basis for an Enhancement Program 11 xcv SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL Lucban, Quezon, Philippines Dear Respondents: The undersigned is Nguyen Dinh Yen (Kaka), a Doctor of Educational Management student of Southern Luzon State University in the Philippines He is currently writing his dissertation entitled “Correlates of teachers’ performance: Basis for enhancement program at Thai Nguyen University” In connection to this, he wishes to seek your support for his study by carefully answering this questionnaire Your response will be significant, not only for his dissertation, but to the Thai Nguyen University community in general Rest assured that your responses will be treated with utmost confidentiality Thank you very much! Truly yours, (Sgd) Nguyen Dinh Yen - QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE: BASIS FOR ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY I Demographic Profile Directions: Supply the information needed in item numbers 1-4 For item numbers 57, put a check on the blank that correspond to your answer xcv xcvi Name: School: Age: Gender: Male Female Civil Status: _ Single _ Married _ Widowed _ Separated Educational Attainment: _ Bachelor’s degree holder _ Doctoral units _ with MA/MS units _ Doctoral degree holder _ MA/MS degree holder Part 1: Personal Characteristics of Teachers Directions: Below are statements on the personal characteristics of teachers Please put a check ( / ) mark on the scale given in each item that best corresponds to your answer The items are coded in the following scale: SCALE DESCRIPTIVE RATING Strongly Agree (SA) Agree (A) Disagree (D) Strongly Disagree (SD) A PHYSICAL ASPECTS The teacher… has pleasing physical appearance exhibits good taste in the selection and wearing of clothes shows self-control in the choice of accessories has good poise shows confidence through smiles and eye contact has impressive communication skills xcvi SA (4) A (3) D (2) SD (1) xcvii has pleasant voice demonstrates self-confidence in her wellbeing shows evidence of strong physical health 10 has no irritating mannerisms B MENTAL ASPECTS The teacher… SA (4) A (3) D (2) SD (1) SA (4) A (3) D (2) SD (1) has foresight in planning his/her activities has insight into the abilities and interests of his students thinks critically practices fairness and equality among his students anticipates and reacts properly to students in social situations foresees and attempts to resolve potential difficulties anticipates individual cognitive needs of students has sense of humor shows evidence of mental health and stability 10 shows evidence of sound decisionmaking C EMOTIONAL ASPECTS The teacher… values feelings and morale deals with his students fairly and justly possesses strong will power and conviction projects integrity and dignity keeps her composure during crucial times xcvii xcviii is patient helps students with emotional as well as educational problems stimulates interest and curiosity in a particular lesson encourages students to ask questions confidently 10 shows evidence of emotional soundness D SOCIAL ASPECTS SA (4) The teacher… A (3) D (2) SD (1) understands the nature of a student has the ability to deal with different kinds of students possesses genuine sympathy for the students cares for the welfare of others maintains discipline at all times observes high standard of morality disciplines in quiet, dignified and positive manner commends efforts and gives praises for work well done gets along well with students, school staff and community without compromising her dignity as a professional 10.knows how to communicate to people and motivate them effectively Part 2: Instructional Skills of Teachers Directions: Below are statements on the instructional skills of teachers Please put a check ( / ) mark on the scale given in each item that best corresponds to your answer The items are coded in the following scale: SCALE DESCRIPTIVE RATING Strongly Agree (SA) Agree (A) Disagree (D) Strongly Disagree (SD) xcviii xcix A TEACHING SKILLS The teacher… SA (4) A (3) D (2) SD (1) SA (4) A (3) D (2) SD (1) identifies specific needs, interests, and capacities of individual students and provides adequately for these analyzes and identifies specific learning tasks shows evidence of mastery of subject matter provides varied learning experiences selects, prepares and uses instructional materials and aids effectively in achieving teaching goals selects appropriate available community resources and uses these effectively in the teaching-learning process motivates the students and asks questions effectively to develop critical thinking and creativity creates and tries out appropriate strategies and materials that meet the peculiar needs and problems of students communicates ideas effectively 10.helps students assimilate and reflect upon information B MANAGEMENT SKILLS The teacher… prepares adequately for the day’s learning activities starts learning activities promptly provides a permissive and stimulating atmosphere that encourages students to raise questions and suggest alternative solutions to problems administers tests effectively returns corrected papers and other students’ works promptly xcix c achieves teaching objectives to the optimum degree possible for a particular lesson or activity within a reasonable period of time prepares and submits neat and accurate reports on time is ready to serve beyond the call of duty when the need arises uses free time wisely 10 listens to praises, comments and recommendations from his superiors, coworkers and parents intelligently C EVALUATION SKILLS The teacher… gives timely and specific feedback SA (4) A (3) D (2) SD (1) SA (4) A (3) D (2) SD (1) keeps assessment records uses specific criteria for the accurate evaluation of individual performance selects and utilizes different types of tests submits records which allow for data analysis and interpretation evaluates effectiveness of instruction analyzes assessment information to understand each student’s progress to date utilizes evaluation results as a basis for improving instruction explains grading system to students 10 uses variety of assessment instruments, tools and techniques D GUIDANCE SKILLS The teacher… shows interest in students’ problems and needs and helps solve them provides for the maximum involvement of students in the learning activities stimulates and compliments pupils to elicit positive and active interaction c ci helps students develop self-discipline in and through the learning process has sympathy for the needs of individual students knows each student understands each student exhibits fairness in confronting issues of students models moral values to each student 10.assists each student to improve his study skills Part Teaching Performance Directions: Below are statements that measure the teaching performance of teachers Please put a check ( / ) mark on the scale given in each item that best corresponds to your answer The items are coded in the following scale and description: Scale Descriptive Rating Qualitative Description Outstanding The performance almost always exceeds the job requirements The faculty is an exceptional role model Very Satisfactory The performance meets and often exceeds the job requirements Satisfactory The performance meets job requirements The faculty is an exceptional role model Fair The performance needs some developments to meet the job requirements Poor The faculty fails to meet the job requirements A COMMITMENT The teacher… shows concern on students’ capability to understand/learn lessons makes learning process a cooperative effort between teacher and students makes self available to students beyond official time regularly comes to class on time, well-groomed and wellprepared to complete assigned tasks keeps accurate records of students’ performance and prompt submission of the same ci cii B KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT The teacher… demonstrates mastery of the subject matter (explain the subject matter without relying solely on the prescribed textbook) draws and shares information on the state of the art theory and practice in his/her discipline integrates subject to practical situations and learning purposes of students explains the relevance of present topics to the previous lessons and relates the subject matter to relevant current issues and/or daily life activities demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and/or awareness on current trends and issues on the subject C TEACHING FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING The teacher… uses different teaching strategies to explore students potentials/abilities recognizes students’ individual performance guides students to attain course objectives helps students realize that they are responsible for their classroom performance encourages students to think for himself and make decisions based on what he has learned D MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING The teacher… provides chances to students participation to different class activities takes different roles such as facilitator, coach in order to motivate students to contribute to knowledge and understand the concepts at hand modifies learning-teaching situations to attain set objectives structures/restructures learning and teaching-learning context to enhance attainment of learning objectives makes use of instructional materials such as audio/video materials, fieldtrips, computer-aided instruction and others to reinforce learning processes cii ciii CURRICULUM VITAE NGUYỄN ĐÌNH YÊN English name: KAKA A PERSONAL DATA Status : married Age : 34 Date of Birth : July 19, 1980 Place of Birth : Phu Tho Province, Vietnamese Address : Cach Mang Thang Ward, Thai Nguyen City Phone/ Mobile : 090.2200.678 Father : Nguyen Dinh Khanh Mother : Dang Thi Hoa B EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Degree School Year Graduated MA EM Thai Nguyen University of Technology 2008 University Thai Nguyen University of Technology 2002 Upper secondary Upper Secondary School Viet Tri 1998 Secondary Det School 1994 Elementary Det Elementary School 1990 C WORK EXPERIENCES 2012-2014 Teacher Thai Nguyen University 2002-2012 Teacher Thai Nguyen University of Technology ciii civ civ cv cv cvi cvi cvii cvii cviii cviii cix cix ...2 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY This is to certify that the research work / dissertation entitled CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE: BASIS FOR ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY, ... Thai Nguyen province in Vietnam (see Appendix A).The colleges include Thai Nguyen University Of Technology, Thai Nguyen University Of Education, Thai Nguyen University Of Medicine And Pharmacy, Thai. .. Management skills; Evaluation skills ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY Figure Variables in the Study on Correlates of Teachers’ Performance, Basis for an Enhancement Program Figure shows