Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Teachers’ Professional Development and the Use of Innovative Teaching Method

Abstract

The study unfolded the TLE teachers’ professional development and the use of innovative teaching methods in Banaybanay District Schools, Davao Oriental Schools Division. The study used non-experimental descriptive-correlational research design, where it utilized adapted survey instrument to gather responses from the randomly selected teacher-respondents. Data gathered were treated using Mean scores with descriptive interpretation, Pearson r and Simple Linear Regression Analysis. Findings revealed that extent of TLE teachers’ professional development in terms of leadership and advocacy, assessment and evaluation, pedagogical
knowledge, and content knowledge, industry partnership technology is, moderately extensive, and, likewise, extent of use of innovative teaching methods in terms of real-world connections, integration of technology, active learning, reflection and feedback collaborative learning is moderately extensive. There is a significant relationship between TLE teachers’ professional development and use of innovative teaching methods. Domains of TLE teachers’ professional development in terms of delivering content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, assessment and evaluation technology integration, and leadership and advocacy significantly influence use of innovative teaching methods. Future research may identify barriers and challenges faced by teachers in industry partnership and cultural competence. Investigate factors such as access to technology, teacher readiness, support systems, and institutional policies