Physics Teachers’ Level of Knowledge and Integration of the Deped Core Values

Abstract

This descriptive-qualitative research determined the level of knowledge and integration of the DepEd Core Values of Physics teachers and the challenges which the teachers encounter during the integration of the DepEd Core Values in teaching Physics, as well as the DepEd Core Values reflected in the self-learning modules. The sixty-five (65) JHS Physics teachers from the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, who were chosen via total enumeration, were the participants of the study. The main tools used in gathering data were the adapted survey questionnaire, a researcher-made tally sheet, and an interview guide. The data gathered were statistically analysed using mean, frequency, and rank. Results show that the teachers are highly knowledgeable in the application of the DepEd Core Values in teaching Physics. Meanwhile, results also show that the teachers are advanced in integrating the DepEd Core Values in teaching Physics. However, there is a limited frequency of 15 DepEd Core Values reflected in the SLMs of JHS Physics, which affect the teachers’ integration of the DepEd Core Values in their lesson. Moreover, the teachers face challenges in the integration of the DepEd Core Values it is because teaching Physics as the subject focuses on content and skills development. Values integration is difficult to implement and time consuming, and there is limited integration of the DepEd Core Values in the prescribed SLMs.