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Chapter 1
Introduction
staff in Division office, private personnel in private companies, teaching jobs, and
What he/she teachers and/or what he/she does not teach greatly influence
standards is the key responsibility by the newly hired secondary school teacher
through strategic vision, risk taking, and effective communication which are of
social, emotional and physical stimuli and understands new information (Collins
better learning and better academic performance in schools are good teachers,
books and, the most important, the study habits (Robinson, 2000).
teaching their competencies in the teaching and learning system. Teachers are
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of students will depend upon the quality of instructions a teacher has received.
Todays demand for teachers has created an equally urgent demand for
teachers. The solution of course is to increase the number of teachers who will
observation, this is not being followed. Most public schools are not able to hire
risk just like what happened after grade school pupil accidentally physically
abused a newly hired secondary school teacher in Mindanao far flung province.
It is upon this phenomenon and the like the researcher was motivated to
strategies and how managed by beginning secondary school teachers and the
worthwhile.
variables being used was adopted from the dissertations of Africa, (2008). The
Issues such as the reality shock and changes in the behaviors and
attitudes are considered also. The problem perceived most often are classroom
and/or inadequate teaching materials and supplies, and dealing with problems of
support for beginning teachers are noted. Research using an interactionist model
INDEPENDENT VARIABLEs
1.1. Age;
1.2. Gender;
competence?
competence.
strategies and how managed by new secondary school teachers in Science City
of Muoz, Division of Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija. The boundaries set in
the study in terms of setting in Science City of Muoz, Division of Science City of
This study carries out among Eighty-Two (82) new secondary school
Ecija selected at simple randomg sampling. The secondary school teachers were
chosen as respondents because they have already encountered and worked with
almost all of the secondary students above mentioned secondary school of which
they have gained more experiences and problems of the beginning secondary
The outcome of this study will be primarily on the information given by the
questionaires that were provided at the time of the study and on the observation
The researcher hoped that the result of this study would be important to
teachers. This will serve as a guide for them to avoid pitfalls and other problems
strategies and how managed by the new secondary school teachers, thus
learning experiences. They may also gain an insight about the problems and
fears of the beginning secondary school teachers thus giving them an insight
school teachers.
will obtain from this study ideas or requirement when hiring qualified secondary
school teachers and know what to expect from novice new secondary school
teachers.
help and inspire them regarding the importance and sensitivity of their jobs that
will enlighten their emotional burden knowing that other people have concerns on
their welfare.
of Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija that can be or actually affecting their
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teachers.
help and manage both secondary school teachers and students to adopt and
because they will be provided with information and necessary data in connection
For better clarification and understanding of the terms related to this study,
birthday.
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the secondary school teachers of the school who implements the classroom
secondary subjects teaching program for the pupils in the different areas of
specialization; a newly hired licensed secondary teacher with five years or less
experience.
male or female.
Monthly Salary. This term refers to monthly salary earned for a whole
immediate supervisors.
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what make up ones personality. They help a person get along in a new situation.
For example, dependability and patience are qualities that employers would like
enthusiasm, and a good sense of humor. Most employers want people who are
dependable and who get along with others. Though skills are important, an
employer will select new employees based on their personal qualities as well.
the duties of ones profession generally, or to perform a particular task with skill of
an acceptable quality.
dependence and belonging. It could be argued that a social relationship is, in the
first instance, simply a relation between people, but more specifically a relation
etc. This definition contrasts with the relationship between people and inanimate
objects. Some individuals may also be socially related in many different ways,
insofar as members of the same or different social groups, and thus their identity
is shaped in good part by the fact that they belong to those groups. If they
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wanted to understand and explain their behavior, they would need to refer to
those social relations and social relationships. They might establish the milieu
they grew up in, their ancestors, the jobs they do, where they lived, who their
friends are, and so on, all of which helps explain why they necessarily interact in
the way that they do, and not in some other way. At a higher level of abstraction,
we might consider two groups which are socially related, for example, although
they live in different places, they depend on each other in trading goods and
Chapter 2
This chapter presents foreign and local studies and related literatures that
reviewed by the researcher and gave the present study information and
background.
Foreign Literature
of styles, skills and techniques that are appropriate to the context in which the
humans are great, that we are all discovering what we really want, and that we
can get what we want faster and more easily by having a coach who has been
problems and provide the support that will help them succeed. This study
problems new teachers encounter. It also explored what new and experienced
where one adult is paired with one young person. There typically will be an
that the commitment will be for one year or longer. Formal mentoring, on the
training (for mentors and mentees), and evaluation. Mentors inspire their mentee
related closely to the problems identified. Based on the data, guidelines for a
mentoring program to meet the flexible needs of new teachers were presented.
induction practices that should be integrated into wider school reform efforts. The
chances for both students and teachers to succeed (Ntiforo, et.al., 2011).
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The challenge of knowing what content and skills to teach. Always refer to
their state standards. Their end of year testing will be based on that. They may
to use ask the experienced teachers at their secondary level what is most
important and how they make sure they have taught what the pupils need. Some
standards and some textbook content are trivial. Experience will teach them how
Set rules with the children. Keep the rules general. (instead of they will listen to
their teacher, e.g. they could say they will listen when others are speaking.
highly necessary not only to create but also to maintain a supportive and orderly
When they are setting rules with the students, they will have to guide them
agree with the most important. Five rules are plenty for secondary schools. Most
misbehavior falls under 5 general rules (taking care of materials, respecting each
other etc.) Have a set of consequences for breaking rule. Talk to the students
about these. They may want to start with Lee and Marlene Cantors system of
system later. Also, whatever they do, be consistent. Do not have favorite. Find
themselves some checklist or cuing list. They used to tape a list of a simple
songs high on the wall behind the students so they would always have a song
ready to go. Set up a logical filing system for record keeping. Have a system for
students in work.
There are many, but here are three: 1. The system isnt going to
necessarily work the way they think it should. Dont try to change it immediately -
work within the system and be creative. Help children, dont cause waves to get
themselves removed.
they add children and it gets tiring. They dont all like them, nor do they
necessarily like what they are doing. Dont let them get them down, just do their
3. Dont get emotionally involved with the students. They have parents,
grandparents, etc. for that they are there to educate them and if they get soft on
them they will not be the best TEACHER they can have. Be tough, ut gentle -
find their style that allows that, but keep their professional distance. Be their best
- it is a tiring profession but so very rewarding when they see a tough case
1999). Ntiforo, et. al., (2011) perceived problems of beginning teachers in their
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first years of teaching are reviewed. Literature from different countries are
included. Issues such as the reality shock and changes in behaviors and
attitudes are considered also. The problems perceived more often are classroom
and/or inadequate teaching materials and supplies, and dealing with problems of
forms of planned support for the beginning teachers are noted. Research using
an interactionistic model for the explanation of behavior is needed. (Ntifori, et. al.,
2011)
Foreign Studies
Bright pupils are the focus of our educational system and the fruit of
secondary education are the secondary pupils. Being the consumer of education
professionals of tomorrow. The role she will play in the future is based on the
knowledge and experience she acquires today. Good pupils are not born but
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made and the factors in producing good pupils include, first, the pupil is taught,
mold, and expected to possess values skills, knowledge, ability and personality
knowledge and wisdom. The pupils the center of the health care rendered by the
Everyone changes his views and attitude from time to time. Environmental
factors may cause a persons perspective to change. It is not what you see it,
said Harold Capper of Ohio State University. It is explained that, we bring to any
new experience a certain carry over from the past. Each of us has our own
concept of what we mean by fun, bad, kind, abnormal, and other words. In
the long run our ability and skills and attitude give depth and direction to our
behavior. They communicate about us and how we feel toward than out word do.
Another, Malcolm S. Knowles stated that, the attitudes they will be working with
people rather than doing things to people will do much to build confidence and
ensure success, and will enable them to share responsibilities with others.
insignia lies in the intellect and freedom of choice. Man is free to choose or not to
choose the development off good relations with dedication to minister to mankind
relationships are expected to be cooperative with those who supply the blueprint
for our personal welfare. G.T. Barrett-Lennard stated that, a helping relationship
where he helps the others become more mature, adaptive, integrated, or open to
his own experience, in connection with the teaching profession, both should
strive for good team work when working in the classroom areas in order that
the pupils in their care. In providing teaching care, teachers are implementing the
both through its various specialties and countries, these teachers organizations
systems management, and education are also key teaching roles. The use of
maintain, to cope with educational problems, and to achieve the best possible
quality of life.
communities, and populations. The unique function of the teacher is to assist the
pupils that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or
knowledge.
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viewed by his pupils as their leader, he then uses his power to communicate, to
interact among his clients and motivate them towards achieving a common goal.
personal relationships are developing between the teacher and other members of
the health team in the classroom areas. Because teachers ability to collaborate
depend on her ability to express ideas and insight clearly to fellow professionals.
put into practice (Potter and Perry, 2008). Communication may appear but to
make it effective, it requires effort and creativity on their part (William, 2006).
experience to attain the common objectives and satisfaction with the type of
leadership provided.
the things you want them to do. It is the ability to motivate subordinates and other
the respondents.
the core of leadership and the management in school teachings. Certain school
teachers have developed an excellent insight into human nature by their broad
and varied associations with the people providing them with experiences
(Bautista, 2005).
theory that should set the standard of practice for pupils-teacher interactions in
pupil interaction lead to teaching outcome of goal attainment has used in different
areas of teaching practice (Hanna, 2015), and more recently has been applied in
educational management.
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The teacher and the pupil from interpersonal system in which each affects
the other and in which both are affected by situational factors in the environment
drawn from both the personal and interpersonal system concepts, the Theory of
self, role, growth and development, stress/stressors, coping, time, and personal
elements in transaction. When transactions are made goals are usually attained.
King (2004) underscored the importance of learning process both method and
theory when she stated, Teachers are first, and foremost, human beings who
their role, do with and for individuals differentiates teaching from other education
professionals.
Local Literature
New school year starts with old reminders about gross underlying old
problems hound the start of the new school year in the country.
the rounds of public schools Monday, the start of a new school year Masinag
(2011)
senior high school program was so far the best school opening, even as up to
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400,000 junior high school completers were estimated to have dropped out of the
solvable and the school division offices are ready to address the problems.
(2016)
classes.
new buildings are still being constructed. Late enrollees were also reported to
Senior high school classes at the Batasan Hills National High School are
being held in ancillary rooms, as the new building which would cater to both
In Lagro High School, some teachers declined the senior high school
Incoming ACT Teacher party-list Franz Castro expressed alarm over the
concerns of the teachers, which if left unresolved could result in more problems.
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Another common trend among public senior high schools is the low enrolment
rate.
March, but only 89 have enrolled for senior high. The school has a capacity rate
In Lagro, the school has 1,600 Grade 10 completers, but only 500 of the
The same case was recorded at the Commonwealth High School, where only
around 330 of 650 slots were filled. It had over 1,000 Grade 10 completers.
Luistro said historic figures would show that former fourth year high school
In Metro Manila, only 181 public senior high schools were established, while 574
5,046.
Luistro said they are not pushing away the students from the public
education system, but noted that they should be given opportunity to choose if
The government is always burdened with the baclogs of the previous year
at the start of every school year. This is primarily due to low government
2011).
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BILIRAN, Biliran, May 31 (PIA) - From the scale of one to ten, we are at seven,
including the first and full implementation of senior high school program of the
of Biliran said that despite the challenges before the opening of classes for
school year 2016-2017 especially with the first year of full implementation of
senior high school program throughout the country, she is confident of hurdling
Biliran faclitated press conference and one of the activities of the Brigada
Eskwela 2016 regional and division kick-off ceremonies held at Biliran National
Agricultural High School (BNAHS), Biliran town, that they are on the right track
based on their plan minus some minor challenges they are facing relative to the
opening of classes especially with the full implementation of senior high school.
(Tamayo, 2016)
students for enrolment under the senior high school program; status of on-going
construction of school buildings particularly the buildings that will be used by the
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senior high school students; and the near completion of teacher items for the
The latest data of enrolment as of May, 2016 for the senior high school is
attainable since some students who enrolled at the Naval State University (NSU),
the only university in Biliran province and other private secondary schools in
cities plus the surplus of enrolees in some secondary schools in Biliran province
offering senior high school program are not yet recorded. (Tamayo, 2016)
used by senior high school students for school year 2016-2017, Tamayo assured
the public that they will use available rooms in secondary schools like
Additional funds are allocated in areas where the school buildings were
redesigned because the construction site did not pass the soil testing conducted
She also presented to media the lacking teacher items particularly on the
subject pertaining to beauty care where there are few takers. However, she
said, she is now toying the possibility of hiring non-board passers but equipped
history of teaching care is the need for the teacher and the pupils to work more
intimately and more independently as of now. The teacher can no longer be just
a mere onlooker, a passive member of the team devoid of initiative and decision
encouraged and anything that may hamper his improvement in his craft must be
stopped because someday she will become: a guardian of life and only person
who can help the teacher arrive at a correct teachings and who institute correct
and equally great responsibilities. The teachers realize and accept this thought
for her to prepare for it by continuing to study and training in the scientific facets
of the profession.
research methods that are more relevant and appropriate to Philippine realities.
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degree and awards the only bases of what excellence really means? Dont you
think the word excellence has something to do with the word responsibility
where in theyre responsible enough to accomplish all their works and duties.
Local Studies
of Cotabato province.
administrators significantly differ from the ratings of the peer group and self,
whether the teaching performance of teachers from three types of private schools
teachers handling grade 7-12 from the randomly selected municipalities and
schools regardless of the number of years in service was made. The school
principal, at most five peer teachers and the self-served as raters of the teachers
Chart (TLOC) of the Dep. Ed., Davao del Sur Division was used to gather data.
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Majority of the Respondents from the three private schools were female,
21-29 years old and married. They have been in the service for about 1-5 years.
Sectarian and non-sectarian school teachers were mostly college graduate, while
them have attended trainings. Most of sectarian school teachers received salary
of P6,100 and above while the non-sectarian school teachers P4,100 - P5000
and Madrasah teachers P2,100 - 3,000. This implies that private school teachers
behavior and warp-up rated very good. However, Madrasah teachers were rated
good. The ratings of the administrator, peer groups and self in the area of
peers gave the highest mean rating while the administrators and self gave
comparable ratings.
has the lowest mean rating, while ratings of sectarian and non-sectarian school
teachers were comparable. Most of the teachers from the three types of schools
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lack of school facilities, minimal salary and benefits, and innovative methods and
existence of video games, and too much work in the school were also their
problem.
qualifications since most of them were only high school graduates. Lack of
chairs, classrooms, and library, very low compensation and poor administration
education programs have been revised to bring in line with the recommendation
curricula.
In this study the opportunity and challenges faced by the new secondary
school teachers are explained with Illustration. It is easy to read and understand
The teacher is always referred as she in study probably as most teachers are
studies the plants under his care, a teacher must study the children for whom is
responsible.
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of information etc. The early adolescent characters like emotional outburst, and
needs to feel involved and to feel that his involvedness is tipping the balance
somewhere. This is what a teacher has to feel when she is in the classroom. She
has to feel that she is a part of the education team in rendering lessons to the
pupils because once she feels that she is involved, there is an inner force that
makes her become more alert and more aware of what she is doing. Her
awareness somehow will help her in avoiding committing too many mistakes and
this will surely improve her learning with regards to teaching because emotions
or feelings motivates one in the learning process. Stimuli that produce pleasant
the rate and extent of learning. It also enriches that actions of individual, inspires
However, no matter how improved and complete a teacher may be, her
difficult to relate other people, co-workers, superiors and other that creates the
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important to keep lines of communication open and free and to be able to interact
favorably with people at all levels. Personnel in the school must work together
with minimum of friction. Everyone has a responsibility to make certain that she
Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
discussed. It also explicates how the data are congregated through statistical
Research Design
The research design used by the researcher in this study is the descriptive
data.
interpretation and the true meaning of date to be collected and reported from the
ascertaining the conditions which prevail in group of chosen for study. It deals
report the problems and perceptions met by the selected secondary school
The respondents are Eighty-Two (82) secondary school teachers who are
Division of Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija who answered the questionnaire.
Table 1
Distribution of Teacher-Respondents
The results of the pre-test were analyzed and showed a Cronbachs Alpha
The Instrument
kind of statistical analysis with series of questions handed out in document type
order to supply data and used the answer of the new secondary school teachers
made up the first part of the questionnaire. To ensure that all of the distributed
personally distribute them and clarify all inquiries made by the respondents on
professional competence. Due to limited time frame, the researcher made use of
The questionnaire being the simplest way is one of the tools to be used in
particular topic with space provided to indicate the response to each question
reply.
principles to be used are the following must be well organized and within the
comprehension of those who are to answer it; The question must be clearly and
briefly answered with a check mark of a fact or figure and the number of
minimum amount of writing only; All aspects of the subject matter must be
the questions must be attended to; The questions were answerable by encircling
by means of selection of the rankings from one to five; To give better accuracy to
this study, the researcher provided an extra space below to enable the
F
Percentage of Frequency (%) ------------ x 100
N
Where:
% - Percentage of Frequency
F = Frequency
TFV
WM = -----------
NN
Eighty-Two copies of the questionnaire are printed after the adviser has
Verbal Description
The following limits the level were used to categorize the classification of
Personal Qualities.
Social Relationship.
Problem
Ranking
order of value from highest to lowest. The greater the weighted mea, the higher
the rank.
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When two or more items have identical means, their ranks will be
computed by getting the sum of their actual ranks and dividing the result by the
because it now plays a vital role on research study. A statistical method helps the
latter appropriate for the study. It is used to test hypothesis, statistical treatments
statistical measure.
Significant Relationship
Statistical treatment of data for this operation was done using the SPSS
The formula used for deriving the significance of relationship using the
2007) is:
n(xy) (x)( y)
r=---------------------------------------------
where:
Chapter 4
This chapter presents the data gathered which had been carefully
analyzed and interpreted. This information was primary derived from the survey
Other data other than the information obtained from the questionnaire checklist
Age:
respondents in terms of their age areas follows to wit: Fourteen (14) or 17.07
(28) or 34.15 fall within 30 34 years of age; and Six (6) or 7.32 belongs to 35
39 years of age. This shows that the highest number of new secondary school
Science City of Muoz, Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija which is Thirty-Four
or 41.46 percent were at age range of 25-29 and mean age was 32.26 years and
maybe predicted to be active and energetic in their work. logically, the older the
persons are, the more exposed they are to situations, the more adjusted and
Table 2
N=82
Gender:
respondents in terms of their gender that there were 11 or 13.41 percent of the
respondents were male, followed by 71 or 86.59 percent were female. There are
more females than males who are employed either in secondary education or
teaching service. This implies that teaching is a female dominated profession and
as we all know as part of the education system who are teaching under the
activities.
Table 3
N=82
Civil Status:
their civil status (Table 4) shows that there were 74 or 90.24 percent of the
majority were married. The majority of the respondents were married which could
Table 4
N=82
Monthly Salary
In terms of their monthly salary (Table 5). 65 or 79.27 percent for monthly
salary of 16,000.00 to P20,000.00, and for below 16,000.00 got 5 or 6.10 lastly 2
teachers. This implies that public secondary schools have different ranges of
salary for the new secondary school teachers based on their qualifications.
These salaries are low compared to other professionals; but they are striving to
Table 5
N=82
Degree Holder and with professional license. The remaining 21 or 25.60 percent
were Bachelors Degree Holder with MA/MS Units, there were the
qualifications. Under republic Act No. 9175, article V Section 28, a member of a
faculty in school district teaching secondary education must have passed the
Table 6
N=82
Frequenc
Highest Educational Attainement Percentage
y
Doctoral Degree 0 0.00
MA/MS with Doctoral Units 0 .0.00
Masters Degree 0 0.00
Bachelors Degree with MA/MS Units 21 25.60
Bachelors Degree 61 74.40
TOTAL 82 100.00
Length of Service
of service and 6 or 7.32 percent for below 1 year. However, results of the study
One such researcher, named Lin L.C. (2003), examined the relationship between
learning behaviors with their pupils often than did more experienced teachers.
Chen S.M. (2003), who examined sources of stress in public school teachers
found that even those with an average of 1.5 years of teaching experience
previously, one year of experience still may not be ideal for quality instruction due
that teaching be reserved for those academicians who have had several years of
academic experience. In this way, the academician could mature in the role of
teaching competence before also assuming the role of public school teacher.
Table 7
N=82
TOTAL 82 100.00
Nueva Ecija.
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weighted mean of 3.61 which falls under moderately serious on the scale.
Moderately serious (MS) on the scale ranked 1.50. The result clearly described
that the respondents have familiarity with their environment. Many of them were
employed in the school district or if not, around the vicinity in District of Muoz,
Division of Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija. Also, acceptance level from self
and their peers has already been established. According to Dr. Anselmo Lupdag
environment.
the scale, ranked 5. This implies that the respondents always tried to control
respect them as teachers which provoke them to lose their temper. Also, they
have enough patience to their pupils and have a sense of control with regards to
the scale, ranked 4. This implies that no matter how efficient a teacher is, pupils
have always find criticism. Sometimes it is the way one wears his clothes, or it
might be how the teacher pronounce the words, or how he combs his hair, or
anything, obvious or not, but on the contrary, some participants are not bothered
by these criticisms. They are confident enough that they can do their duty and
mean of 3.90 and interpreted as Moderately serious (MS) on the scale, ranked
1.50. This shows that majority of the research respondents have high regard
towards integrity and dignity. They possess the virtue of autonomy (having the
freedom to make choices about issues affecting their lives) they do not walk with
anyones shadow. They live as what they believe. Respondents have a high self-
end of the day obtained a weighted mean of 3.67 and verbally interpreted as
Moderately serious (MS) on the scale, ranked 3. This implies that research
respondents are physically and mentally healthy in their job. Theres a lot of
stress debriefing activities that they can be used. Also they used an efficient
management of time and energy to sustain stress and anxiety Africa, (2008).
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Table 8
to Personal Qualities
N=82
ITEM M VI RANK
Moderately
1. I have difficulty in adjusting to my
3.90 Serious 1.50
new environment
(MS)
2. I have difficulty in controlling my Slightly Serious
3.05 5
temper. (SS)
Moderately
3. I am not confident in my self 3.55 Serious 4
(MS)
Moderately
4. I have difficulty in decision-making 3.90 Serious 1.50
(MS)
5. I am physically and emotionally Moderately
drained from my work at the end of the 3.67 Serious 3
day. (MS)
Moderately
AVERAGED WEIGHTED MEAN 3.61 Serious
(MS)
Scale Verbal Response Range of Responses
Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija. As gleaned from the data, the beginners
3.30 and verbally interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked 4.
This implies that they have no uncertainties regarding their peers and they have
themselves and others. Further, it also implies that a level of peer familiarity and
weighted mean of 3.40 and verbally interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the
scale, ranked 2. This implies that some institutions do not segregate that old from
the new beginning teachers. They may be different in rank but they certainly do
not treat a new beginning secondary teachers as inferior. Furthermore, the peers
make them feel that they believe in their capacity and consider them as an asset
in the group.
the scale, ranked 1. These findings imply that this is not a big problem to the new
secondary teachers because they certainly know the right things to say and do
with the right people. They may be exceptional to a few whom they have difficulty
in approaching not because these people do not want to talk with them but they
are almost always busy whenever they see them. Furthermore, most of them are
approachable and friendly. Some secondary teachers who are new maybe
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nervous at first to start a conversation, but the old ones are friendly and they
Item no. 4, That they are better than I physically, emotionally and
Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked 5. This implies that majority of the
respondents believe that they have sufficient knowledge and capabilities to each
efficiently. Further, the institution may provide the necessary support they need
Item No.5, That I will find difficulty in coping with crab mentality and
weighted mean of 3.33 and verbally interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the
scale, tanked 3. The findings imply that it cannot be denied that sometimes that
in every group there are some who always will pull you down, some members of
the new beginning secondary teachers are fault finders who sometimes stay on
guard to find ones error and if ever they find mistakes they are there to criticize
Table 9
to Social Relationships
N=82
ITEM M VI RANK
Slightly Serious
1. I am not at ease in the company 3.30 4
(SS)
2. I am not welcome in the group Slightly Serious
3.40 2
because I am new. (SS)
3. That my fellow workers are difficult to Moderately
3.90 1
approach. Serious (MS)
4. That they are better than I physically, Slightly Serious
3.27 5
emotionally and intellectually. (SS)
5. That I will find difficulty in coping with
crab mentality and insecurities of Slightly Serious
3.44 3
other members of the high school (SS)
teachers
Moderately
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.44
Serious (MS)
Scale Verbal Response Range of Responses
Muoz, Nueva Ecija. As gleaned from the data. The beginners indicated
average weighted mean of 3.44 which falls under Moderately Serious (MS) on
the scale.
weighted mean of 3.79 and verbally as Moderately Serious on the scale, ranked
4.
mean of 3.63 and verbally interpreted as Moderately Serious (MS) on the scale,
ranked 5.
Item No.3, Fear of being blamed if they will not learn from me obtained a
Item No. 5, Difficulty in dealing with pupils poor study habits and different
Table 10
to Pupils
N=82
ITEM M VI RANK
1. I have difficulty in enforcing Moderately
3.79 4
discipline on my students. Serious (MS)
2. Fear of not being effective in Moderately
3.63 5
teaching. Serious (MS)
3. Fear of being blamed if they will not Moderately
3.94 2
learn from me. Serious (MS)
4. Difficulty in dealing with students
irregularity in attendance and Moderately
4.25 1
promptness (tardiness and Serious (MS)
absenteeism).
5. Difficulty in dealing with students
Moderately
poor study habits and different learning 3.44 3
Serious (MS)
styles.
Moderately
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.44 Serious
(MS)
Scale Verbal Response Range of Responses
Muoz, Nueva Ecija on their students. As gleaned from the data. The beginning
the obtained average weighted mean of 3.32 which falls under Slightly Serious
the scale, ranked 3.50. the findings imply that the beginners averred that
development of pupils, the data implies that superiors are not too critical when it
beginners and that they are ready to provide them assistance in their work. This
also implies that secondary teachers are viewed as a welcome addition to their
of 3.51 and verbally interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked
7.50. The findings imply that the research respondents can anticipate their needs
and they know beforehand that teaching job entails responsibilities not only to
themselves, nor the pupils but even to the institution. Further, this is not a grave
problem among them because they try their best to live up to the expectations of
their superiors who had trusted them and hired them with the hope that they will
Item No.3, That they will criticize my work obtained a weighted mean of
3.28 and verbally interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked 5.50.
2.92 and verbally interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked 9.50.
The result clearly describes that this item poses to be a grave problem to the
beginners based on the data because they are too heavy workload will take away
much time to be spent with family, friends, loved ones and especially for
themselves. Sometimes they are given tasks or workload outside their job
description. Furthermore, given the fact that they are beginning teachers they are
not that effective as time managers, they are afraid not to meet the schedules
and deadlines in formulating the syllabus, plan of activities and lesson plans.
They do not know what to expect with that new experience in their life. Also,
Serious (MS)on the scale, ranked 2. This implies that these responses have
occur due to inefficient scheduling of duties and teaching loads and unequal
according to them as they know beforehand what their job entails and that they
have responsibility not only to themselves but also pupils and even to the
institution in which they belong. Furthermore, they are afraid that they will not
Item No.6, The time constraints in covering my work within the eight-hour
Moderately Serious (MS) on the scale, ranked 3.50. This finding implies that
planning of activities. Also, time saving technique has already been established.
interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked 7. This implies that the
beginning teachers have the heart and passion in their profession and always
anticipate the needs and welfare of their pupils. Also, they share a common bond
(SS) on the scale, ranked 7.50. The findings clearly imply that the criteria for
promotions are unclear and not followed. Sometimes, merit and seniority does
(SS) on the scale, ranked 9.50. This shows that majority of the new beginning
personnel in helping provide quality teachings, making it easy for them to fit in.
Item No.10, The inability to get along well with the school personnel
Serious (MS) on the scale, ranked 1. This implies that because of their
experience as teachers before, the beginners are usually informed with school
social settings giving them the advantage of familiarity. On the other hand, in orer
to maintain a working relationship with other school staff, teachers allotted time
Table 11
Problems Encountered on Social Relationship in relation to my
Immediate Superior (coordinators, principals, etc.)
N=82
ITEM M VI RANK
1. That my superiors do not appreciate my Moderately
3.51 3.50
work. Serious (MS)
Slightly Serious
2. Of not meeting their expectations 3.09 7.50
(SS)
Slightly Serious
3. That they will criticize my work. 3.28 5.50
(SS)
Slightly Serious
4. Of having too heavy workload. 2.92 9.50
(SS)
5. Of being torn between demands of Moderately
3.52 2
classroom instructions. Serious (MS)
6. The time constraints in covering my work Moderately
3.51 3.50
within the eight-hour period. Serious (MS)
7. My inability to meet conflicting demands
Slightly Serious
of my high school co-teachers 3.09 7.50
(SS)
constituencies.
8. Insecure of my progress on the job as a Slightly Serious
3.28 5.50
high school teacher. (SS)
9. The insufficient recognition from the Slightly Serious
2.92 9.50
school personnel. (SS)
10. The inability to get along well with the Moderately
4 1
school personnel. Serious (MS)
Slightly Serious
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.31
(SS)
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shows the summary of data on the perceived problems of the new secondary
of Muoz, Nueva Ecija on their students. As gleaned from the data. The
attested to by the obtained average weighted mean of 3.42 which falls under
Item No. 1, That they will not cooperate with regards to the rules and
implies that the relatives were properly oriented about the school rules and
regulations. This also means that a trusting relationship has been established.
unexpected injury to the pupils obtained a weighted mean of 3.76 and verbally
that the new beginning teachers are aware that their actions have professional,
ethical, moral, and legal dimensions, the reason why they strive to perform their
work in the best interest of all concerned. This also implies that the respondents
uphold the pupils rights when conflict arises regarding management of the care
of the clients.
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weighted mean of 3.09 and verbally interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the
scale, ranked 8. This implies that the new beginning teachers and the pupils
Serious (MS) on the scale, ranked 3.50. The result clearly describes that the
new beginning teachers in solidarity with pupils relatives in working for the
client's best interest. This also implies that the teacher safeguards the clients
ethics.
Serious (MS) on the scale, ranked 5. This shows that majority of the
communication, trust, and shared responsibility. They provide the pupils/family all
pertinent information except those which may be deemed harmful to their well-
being. This also means that the respondents refrain from making unfair
the scale, ranked 3.50. The findings imply that the research respondents take it
as primordial duty to acquire mastery of the subject, the beginners are good that
they can always give the pupils lesson suitable in their learning ability. This
implies also that they devote enough time, effort and money for trainings,
in Educational Management to keep them abreast with current issues, trends and
tem No.7, Inability to provide all the teaching materials for my pupils
(SS) on the scale, ranked 10. This implies that the teachers were able to provide
relevant state of the art facilities, updates and other related studies to make
learning exciting and easier. Furthermore, the administration and superiors were
the teachers.
Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked 8. This implies that the beginning
teachers make some efforts and certain modalities to make the lesson clear,
specific and easily understood. This shows that the teachers already knew the
degree and equality of interaction they must allocate among their pupils, that they
identify the strengths and weaknesses of their pupils and their attitudes towards
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Moderately Serious (MS) on the scale, ranked 6. The result describes that the
teacher development like English proficiency program that will develop further the
writing, reading and speaking ability and the teachers command of English
interpreted as Slightly Serious (SS) on the scale, ranked 8. This finding shows
that theres a failure on the part of the teacher in providing a conducive learning
lessons, that the teachers also forgot to include the cooperation of the parents or
relatives, communicating with them when necessary in order to find ways on how
to motivate their son/daughter to study hard. This implies also that there is lack of
pupils interaction with the teachers as on of the factors to consider, such as one
on one conversation to the pupils who are not highly motivated and those who
got low score in the exams in order to verbalize their feelings and concerns and
identify what seems to be the problems and also to help them make concrete
Table 12
Problems Encountered in Relation to Professional Competence
N=82
ITEM M VI RANK
1. That they will not cooperate with regards Moderately
4.00 1
to the rules and regulations of the school Serious (MS)
2. Of being physically and verbally harmed Moderately
3.76 2
in case of unexpected injury to the pupils Serious (MS)
3. Of not meeting the demands of the Slightly Serious
3.09 8
relatives (SS)
4. Unsure of relatives trust in me as a high Moderately
3.55 3.50
school teacher Serious (MS)
5. Of my inability to communicate well with Moderately
3.52 5
my pupils relatives Serious (MS)
6. Inadequate and lack of expertise in my Moderately
3.55 3.50
work Serious (MS)
7. Inability to provide all the teaching Slightly Serious
3.02 10
materials for my pupils (SS)
8. Difficulty of making the pupils understand Slightly Serious
3.09 8
the lesson I am discussing (SS)
9. Difficulty in expressing myself in English Moderately
3.51 6
so I use Filipino Language instead Serious (MS)
10. Difficulty in motivating pupils ot be at
Slightly Serious
their best and utilizing appropriate teaching 3.09 8
(SS)
strategies
Slightly Serious
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.42
(SS)
Scale Verbal Response Range of Responses
5 VS Very Serious 4.50 ABOVE
4 MS Moderately Serious 3.50 4.49
3 SS Slightly Serious 2.50 3.49
2 NP Not a Problem 1.50 2.49
1 NSP Not a serious 0.50 1.49
Problem
This implies that all profile variables such as age, sex, civil statues,
and old, male or female, married or single, has low monthly salary, old new in the
All the concerned values on Pearson method were found lesser than the
table values of 0.5 level of significance. This clearly indicated that these profile
variables of the new secondary teachers were not factors that affects the
management of their problems. This means that these teachers no matter what
their age, sex, civil statues, monthly salary, length of service as secondary
teachers and highest educational attainment can cope with the problems
competence.
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Table 13
competence
Chapter 5
and the recommendation offered. This search study sought to investigate and
contained the following questions on how may the profile of the beginning
between the personal profile (age, sex, civil statues, monthly salary, length of
to personal qualities; social personal profile (age, sex, civil statues, monthly
competence?
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The method of research used in this study was the descriptive method of
The study used to descriptive statistics such as the frequency counts and
the percentages and the narrative statements for analysis and interpretation of
the data gathered from the questionnaire checklist and the problems of the
Summary of Findings
The following are the summary of findings of the study which follows the
sequence of the specific problems given under the statement of the problem in
Chapter 1.
Age
respondents in terms of their age are as follows to wit. 14 or 17.07 percent of the
Gender
respondents in terms of their gender that there were 11 or 13.41 percent of the
respondents were male, followed by 71 or 86.59 percent were female. There are
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more females than males who are employed either in secondary education or
teaching service.
Civil Statues
civil statues (Table 4) shows that there were 74 or 90.24 percent of the teacher-
Monthly Salary
In terms of their monthly salary (Table 5). 65 or 79.27 percent for monthly
salary of 16,000.00 to P20,000.00, and for below 16,000.00 got 5 or 6.10 lastly 2
Degree Holder and with professional license. The remaining 21 or 25.60 percent
were Bachelors Degree Holder with MA/MS Units, there were the
development education.
Length of Service
Nueva Ecija.
weighted mean of 3.61 which falls under moderately serious on the scale.
Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija. As gleaned from the data, the beginners
Muoz, Nueva Ecija. As gleaned from the data. The beginners indicated
average weighted mean of 3.44 which falls under Moderately Serious (MS) on
the scale.
Muoz, Nueva Ecija on their students. As gleaned from the data. The beginning
the obtained average weighted mean of 3.32 which falls under Slightly Serious
shows the summary of data on the perceived problems of the new secondary
of Muoz, Nueva Ecija on their students. As gleaned from the data. The
attested to by the obtained average weighted mean of 3.42 which falls under
Conclusions
Based on the summary of findings arrived at, the following conclusions are
drawn:
married, with monthly salary of Php 15,000.00 and above, and with
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serious with which they will be challenged as they continue their work.
3. The new secondary teachers moderately serious in the management
tackle or manage the problems they may come across as they mature
secondary school teachers and the problem they encounter and in the
Recommendations
by the researcher:
studying their lessons. In the teachers attempt meet the needs of the
be with, particularly those who can socially and mentally influence them,
finding themselves secure in such a group. They can also be given a peer
conversation to the pupils who are not highly motivated, latecomers and
those who get low score in the quiz to verbalize their feelings and
concerns and identify what seem to be the problems. Lastly, ask for
study hard.
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teachers program of duties and lectures with a wide margin for rest to
decrease anxiety.
5. The new secondary schoolteachers should continue the management of
the study.
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Appendix A
SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE CHECKLIST
QUESTIONNAIRE CHECKLIST
Directions:
Fill up the space provided for each item to establish a profile of your socio-
demographic characteristics. Please place an answer on all spaces for those that
are marked optional which may place an answer in or leave blank.
a. Name (Optional)
b. Age: c. Sex: d. Civil Status
e. Monthly Salary
f. Length of Service as Secondary school teacher
g. Highest Educational Attainment
Directions: Please put a check mark (/) on the blank provided before each
items applicable to you. In other items, write anything you would like to add
on the blanks provided others.
Part II. Directions: Below are items on the question about Problems
Encountered in Teaching Strategies and How Managed by New Secondary
School Teachers in the District of Science City of Muoz, Division of
Science City of Muoz Nueva Ecija. Please put (/) check mark to choose
any of the number to the space provided to best express your honest
opinion by using the following scales:
4 S Serious
3 MS Moderately
Serious
2 SS Slightly Serious
1 NP Not a Problem
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Degree of Response
4 3 2 1
1. I have difficulty in adjusting to my new
environment
2. I have difficulty in controlling my temper
3. I am not confident in myself
4. I have difficulty in decision-making.
5. I am physically and emotionally drained
from my work at the end of the day
6. Others, Please Specify and Rate
Degree of Response
4 3 2 1
1. I am not at ease in the company.
2. I am not welcome in the group.
3. That my fellow workers are difficulty to
approach.
4. That they are better than I physically,
emotionally and intellectually.
5. That I will find difficulty in coping with
crab mentality and insecurities of
other members of the secondary school
teachers.
6. Others, Please specify and rate
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Degree of Response
4 3 2 1
1. I have difficulty in enforcing discipline on my
pupil.
2. Fear of not being effective on teaching.
3. Fear of being blamed if they will not learn from
me..
4. Difficulty in dealing with pupils irregularity in
attendance and promptness (tardiness and
absenteeism).
5. Difficulty in dealing with pupils poor study
habits and different learning styles.
6. Others, Please specify and rate
Degree of Response
4 3 2 1
1. That my superiors do not appreciate my work.
2. Of not meeting their expectations.
3. That they will criticize my work.
4. Of having too heavy workload.
5. Of being torn between demands of classroom
instructions..
6. The time constraints in covering my work
within eight-hour period.
7. My inability to meet conflicting demands of my
secondary co-teachers constituencies.
8. Insecure of my progress on the job as a
secondary school teacher.
9. The insufficient recognition from the school
personnel.
10. The inability to get along well with the school
personnel.
11. Others, Please specify and rate
2.3 Problems Encountered in relation to professional competence.
Degree of Response
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4 3 2 1
1. That they will not cooperate with regards to the
rules and regulations of the school.
2. Of being physically and verbally harmed in
case of unexpected injury to the pupils.
3. Of not meeting the demands of the relatives.
4. Unsure of relatives trust in me as a secondary
school teacher.
5. Of my inability to communicate well with my
pupil relatives.
6. Inadequate and lack of expertise in my work.
7. Inability to provide all the teaching materials
for my pupils.
8. Difficulty of making the pupils understand the
lesson I am discussing.
9. Difficulty in expressing myself in English so I
use Tagalog language.
10. Difficulty in motivating pupils to be at their
best and utilizing appropriate teaching
strategies.
11. Others, Please specify and rate
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Appendix B
Letter Request to Conduct Study
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Appendix C
Approved Request to Conduct Study
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Appendix D
Curriculum Vitae