Modeling Language Through Science In Schools (Molasis)

MODELING LANGUAGE   THROUGH
SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS   (MOLASIS)

I. Identifying Information

1. Project Title
                                      Modeling Language through Science in Schools

2. Project Site
Division of Bukidnon

3. Project Beneficiaries
Elementary Teachers

4. Project Implementer
                              Division of Bukidnon, Agustines E. Cepe
                          Education Supervisor in Science

5. Project Partners
                                  District Supervisors, Elementary School Heads

6. Project Duration
                                                        Five years

7. Total Project   Cost
                  Php. 10,000.00
8. Funding Source
DepED Bukidnon INSET Funds

II.Project Description

1. Rationale

Performance of pupils in Science are low.   Results of the National Achievement Test indicate that the average percentage scores of   the elementary school pupils   in Science is only 44.32%   a   20% shy from the   expected proficiency level of 75%.   Accordingly the   low performance of pupils are attributed   to   congested classrooms, lack of teachers, incompetence of   teachers, and insufficient in-service trainings.

The Division   tried interventions to improve the teaching-learning process by way of   programs and projects to improve performance   of pupils.   In-service training have   been conducted to teachers through   projects   like the   Project in Basic Education (PROBE).   The project supported by AUSAID provided the Division with support in terms of   teacher training, instructional materials and equipments.     In addition, the Division Subject Specialists   also initiated in-service trainings to teachers.   But in spite of the efforts done   the average mean of pupils in the national test did not improve.   It is still   below the expected 75% proficiency level.


So what is wrong ?   Is it the teachers?   Is it the   curriculum? Is it the learning environment?   Is it the...