Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-3 | Issue-04 | 198-203
Original Research Article
Vocational Technological Education Teachers on Facing Challenges of the Restructured Curriculum
Dr. Gener S. Subia, Dr. Melissa M. Lepon, Dr. Marites M.Cumbe, Dr. Maria Isidra P. Marcos, Dr. Jocelyn B.Cruz
Published : April 30, 2018
Abstract
Using descriptive research design, this study aimed to evaluate the
experiences of Vocational Technological Education (VTE) teachers regarding the
adequacy of the tools and equipment they are utilizing in their respective institutions
in the areas of Information and Communications Technology (with specialization in
computer hardware servicing and technical drafting), Home Economics (with
specialization in cookery and dressmaking) and Industrial Arts (with specialization in
electrical installation and maintenance and consumer electronics servicing). It also
investigated the areas of concern that teachers have encountered as VTE teachers and
their proposed measures to meet them. The study found out that adequacy of tools
and equipment in teaching VTE in the Department of Education was observed in
computer hardware servicing and cookery while inadequacy of materials in technical
drafting, dressmaking, electrical installation and maintenance and consumer
electronics was noticed. Challenges encountered by VTE teachers on facing the
restructured curriculum deals on lack of project materials and completion
requirements for students and insufficiency of reading materials and substandard
laboratory shop facilities. The recommendations offered by the respondents to meet
the challenges include: resourcefulness and creativeness on the part of the teachers in
devising instructional materials and textbooks; updating of equipment and tools and
strict monitoring and maintaining of facilities to be done by school officials; and
additional hands-on training and relevant assessments for teachers and students
spearheaded by the supervisor of VTE