Faith-Based Education and Overall Performance of Teachers in Selected Episcopal Schools in Mountain Province, Philippines: Basis for Teachers Training Program

Abstract

This study investigated how teachers' overall performance affects their faith-based education in selected Episcopal schools in Mountain Province. It focused on the demographic characteristics of these teachers as test factors and their overall performance in implementing faith-based education. This research employed a quantitative design, utilizing scientific and statistical methods to develop and test hypotheses, which helps deepen our understanding of the world and its workings. Data were collected using a refined and reliable questionnaire that underwent pilot testing. Data was collected from 41 participants using a quantitative research design.

Based on case studies, the paper analyzed the problems that exist when assessing the teacher respondents on faith-based education and their overall performance implementation of faith-based education in terms of objectives, learning content, learning activities, and evaluation was largely viewed positively by respondents. Findings indicated that the implementation of faith-based education, particularly in evaluation, does not significantly affect teacher performance. In terms of gender, age, education level, and length of teaching experience, the four demographic characteristics, respondents did not show significant differences in the implementation of faith-based education when their profile is used as a test factor.