INSET on Teachers’ Performance: Basis for Faculty Development

Abstract

Educators are the played a major role in the national economy of every country. Leaders invested trainings and workshops to the educators. In the Philippines, educators simultaneously conducted its annual In-Service Training in every school. The aims of the training is to enhance, improve and recognize up to date teaching pedagogies. With these trainings, teachers develop and practice the necessary skills and knowledge and effectively applies the learned concept and skills in their everyday teaching that will contribute magnanimously in the development of students with a global mindset. Ultimately, the academic achievement of students depends on the quality of the teachers.

This study used the descriptive-correlational method of research design as the dominant design in collecting data from the respondents who assessed the trainings workshops conducted for teachers in selected schools. The teacher respondents answered the survey questionnaire. This design was selected because it allowed for the comprehensive exploration of teacher performance in the context of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) in the Curriculum. To make it clear and consistent, the researcher proposed a faculty development program. The Professional development such as In-Service Training for Teachers (INSET) of the Department of Education is one of the tools to help improve teaching and learning approaches.