Teachers’ Pedagogy in Science Integration: A Proposed Program
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study examined a controversial aspect of the K–12 curriculum: the supposed decongestion which resulted in integration of Science with other core subjects in the first and second grade levels. To know whether there is a disparity in the goals of the curriculum and the goal of achieving high aptitude in the science competency examination for second graders, this study conducted both quantitative analysis of the aptitude scores of the students from 2015 to 2018 and qualitative analysis of the interview statements of Grade 2 teachers and of the content of their respective lesson plans. Results showed that scaled scores of the students from 2015 to 2018 follow the same trend. Based on the interviews, there was mostly a negative perception towards the curriculum among the teachers. In terms of the actualization of the curriculum, teachers have varying strategies both in integrating and teaching science separately. However, a number of unresolved issues throughout the integration process were observed. Hence, a proposed Science Integration Program that aims to maximize the mandated integrative teaching strategies for science concepts to increase the aptitude scores of students and help teachers in resolving the issues that they face.
Source: Diversitas Journal
Author: Flormay Manalo
Institution: University of the East
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408662277