Challenges of the Technology and Livelihood Education Teachers

This study determined the challenges in the areas of training, resources, and facilities of the twenty (20) Technology and Livelihood Education teachers at the Mindanao State University – Lanao National College of Arts and Trades (MSU – LNCAT), Marawi City during the School Year 2018-2019. It also determined the remedial measures conducted by the teachers in addressing the aforementioned areas. The study employed a qualitative method of research where the gathering of data was taken primarily from the teachers in the form of interviews and focus group discussions. Narrative data analysis was utilized.
Results showed that teachers’ challenges included limited training related to their specialization, classroom management, and pedagogies; a lack of local trainings like LAC and INSET; and limited opportunities to acquire new concepts and knowledge about the learning area. The study also found an insufficiency of tools and equipment, an insufficient supply of books and references, and the fact that some resources are damaged. Furthermore, findings revealed an insufficient budget to procure resources, an absence of strong school policies on the safety and security of materials, and the inadequacy of available resources. Regarding facilities, findings indicated the provision of limited facilities, limited and defective machines, and the inability of equipment to sustain long-term use.

Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, Education, Challenges

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