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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM
IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE DIVISION
OF LIPA CITY

A Thesis
Presented to
the Faculty of the College of Teacher Education
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Batangas City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Arts in Education
Major in Educational Management

JESSA F. FERRANCULLO

June 2017
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APPROVAL SHEET

This study entitled “THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KINDERGARTEN

CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE DIVISION
OF LIPA CITY” prepared and submitted by Jessa F. Ferrancullo in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education
major in Educational Management has been examined and is
recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.

ROMEO M. GUILLO JR., Ed. D.

Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of _______

ROWENA R. ABREA, Ph. D.

Chairman

FELIX M. PANOPIO Ph. D. FAUSTINO I. DE CHAVEZ, Ed. D.

Member Member

CORAZON B. CABREA, Ph. D.

External Panel Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the degree of Master of Arts in Education major in Educational
Management.

Comprehensive Examination: PASSED

___________________ ROWENA R. ABREA, Ph. D.

Date Dean, College of Teacher Education
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Title : THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KINDERGARTEN

CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS IN THE DIVISION OF
LIPA CITY

Name : JESSA F. FERRANCULLO

Degree : Master of Arts in Education

Major : Educational Management

Year : 2017

Adviser : Dr. Romeo M. Guillo Jr.

This study aimed to determine the status of implementation of

Kindergarten Curriculum in public elementary schools in the Division of

Lipa City.

Specifically, it sought answers on how administrators and

Kindergarten teachers assess the implementation of Kindergarten

Curriculum in terms of content and suitability; readiness of children;

availability of instructional materials and facilities; teachers’ skills and

competence; and parental involvement. It also uncovered the problems

met in the implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum and how the

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teachers address the problems.

The findings of the study showed that administrators and

Kindergarten teachers believed that the content of the Kindergarten

Curriculum helps in the development of positive attitude towards reading

and writing, effective use of language and fine and gross motor skills to

enable children to engage in wholesome physical and health activities. In

terms of readiness, Kindergarten children were found to be able to draw

vertical and horizontal line and arrange objects according to size from

smallest to biggest and vice versa. The National Kindergarten Curriculum

Guide for Teachers and Standard Competencies for Five-Year Old are the

most widely available instructional materials while health facilities like

toilet/bathroom and hand washing facilities are commonly found inside the

kindergarten classrooms.

Considering teachers’ skills and competencies, it was discovered

that teachers can align the lesson objectives with the teaching methods,

learning activities and instructional materials or resources appropriate to

the learners and provide activities and use materials which involve pupils

in meaningful learning. Meanwhile, parental involvement showed that

parents are most involved during the conduct of school-based and inter-

school contests and competitions.

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Similarly, it was uncovered that there is a significant difference

between the assessments of administrators and teachers when it comes to

the implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum in terms of content and

suitability, availability of instructional materials and facilities, teachers’ skills

and competencies and parental involvement. Meanwhile, it was bared that

there is no significant difference between the assessments of

administrators and teachers considering the readiness of children in the

implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum.

The study also disclosed that overcrowded classroom with learners

and limited funds for kindergarten curriculum implementation are the major

challenges encountered and teachers find means and initiate activities to

resolve these issues.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This research study is a result of the contributions of people who

exerted their efforts in different ways that made it possible for the

completion of this work. The researcher would like to extend deepest

appreciation to the following:

Almighty God, for the wisdom and insistence that He has bestowed

during this research study, and indeed, throughout the researcher’s life.

Dr. Rowena R. Abrea, the Dean of the College of Teacher Education

for all her significant insights and assistance rendered in making this

manuscript an enriched one.

Dr. Felix M. Panopio, Dr. Faustino I. De Chavez and Dr. Corazon

Cabrea, panel of examiners, for their relevant suggestions and feedbacks.

Dr. Romeo M. Guillo Jr., the researcher’s adviser, for making this

research possible. His support, guidance, advice and patience throughout

the research study. His humble ways are truly worth the emulation.

West District Supervisors, School Heads and all the teachers for

their assistance and cooperation in giving their responses in conducting

this study.

Mrs. Marelin V. Lubis and Mrs. Loria R. Carandang for their words of
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motivations.

Her family, her mother and father, brother, sister and Gerrymie

Nuñez for their unconditional love and support throughout the study.

Dr. Lean Loyola Cetron, her former co-teacher, for her valuable

suggestions, insights, opinions and sharing of expertise in conducting this

research study.

Ms. Zendy Rose T. Santiago who never left the researcher alone,

encourages and motivates her to work hard and finish her research study.

The respondents of this study, the School Administrators and

Kindergarten teachers who gave their honest thoughts and assessment

that make this study possible.

J. F. F.
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DEDICATION

This piece of work is sincerely and humbly dedicated with much love and

appreciation to my beloved family. Mr. Jessie and Susie Ferrancullo my

loving and thoughtful parents. This accomplishment is likewise

affectionately dedicated to my brothers and sisters, my boyfriend who

extended their love, courage, support, understanding and sacrifice that

inspired me to pursue this endeavor. My thanks also to my dear friends

and co – teachers who moved me to become stronger personally and

spiritually. And most of all to Almighty God who gave me the strength and

good health while preparing this study.

JFF
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………. I

APPROVAL SHEET …………………………………………….. ii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………….. iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………….. vi
DEDICATION …………………………………………….. viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……….................................................... ix
LIST OF TABLES ............................................................... xi
LIST OF FIGURE ............................................................... xii

CHAPTER

I THE PROBLEM

Introduction ................................................................ 1

Statement of the Problem ........................................ 6

Scope, Delimitation and Limitation of the Study ...... 7

Significance of the Study ......................................... 9

II REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Conceptual Literature .............................................. 12

Research Literature ................................................. 39
Synthesis ................................................................. 52
Theoretical Framework ............................................ 56
Conceptual Framework ............................................
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64
Hypothesis ............................................................... 68
Definition of Terms ...................................................
68

III RESEARCH METHOD AND PROCEDURE

Research Design ..................................................... 71

Subjects of the Study ............................................... 72
Data Gathering Instrument Used ............................. 72
Data Gathering Procedure ….................................... 75

Statistical Treatment of Data .................................... 76

IV PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA ……………………….. 78

V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary ………………………………………………. 122

Findings ………………………………………………... 123

Conclusions ……………………………………………. 127

Recommendations ……………………………………. 128

BIBLIOGRAPHY ……………………………………………… 129

APPENDICES ................................................................. 133

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CURRICULUM VITAE ……………………………………………… 135

LIST OF TABLES

Table Pages

1 Implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum

in terms of Content and Suitability ……………………….. 79

2 Implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum

in terms of Readiness of Children ……………………….. 84

3 Implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum

in terms of Availability of Instructional
Materials and Facilities …………………………………… 88

4 Implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum

in terms of Teachers’ Skills and Competence ………… 92

5 Implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum

in terms of Parental Involvement ……………………….. 96

6 Implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum …………….... 100

7 Difference on the Assessment of the Administrators

and Kindergarten Teachers Themselves to the
Implementation of Kindergarten Curriculum …………….. 101

8 Problems Met in the Implementation of the Curriculum …… 103

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List of Figure

Figure Page

1 Conceptual Framework ………….………………………… 67