EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING STRATEGIES AMONG KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

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This study investigates the effectiveness of various teaching strategies utilized by kindergarten teachers within Districts 1 and 2 of Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Centered on enhancing early childhood education, the research aims to evaluate four key pedagogical approaches—interactive learning, hands-on activities, group discussions, and creative projects—in fostering foundational skills in young learners. Employing a descriptive-correlational quantitative research design, data were collected through validated questionnaires administered to all 37 kindergarten teachers across 25 schools. Grounded in multiple learning theories including Cognitive Development Theory (Piaget), Social Constructivism (Vygotsky), and Communication Theory of Teaching (Scudder), the study assesses both implementation levels and effectiveness perceptions. Findings reveal that interactive learning is the most consistently and effectively applied strategy, followed by hands-on activities, group discussions, and creative projects. While teachers acknowledge the high impact of hands-on and interactive approaches, creative projects, though effective, remain underutilized due to resources and time constraints. Statistical analysis using Pearson correlation shows significant relationships between the effectiveness of teaching strategies and their level of implementation. Additionally, demographic factors such as gender and age correlate significantly with the adoption of specific strategies, indicating the influence of teacher background on pedagogical preferences. This research underscores the need for targeted professional development and institutional support to enhance strategy implementation, particularly in creative pedagogies. It also proposes a structured intervention program aimed at empowering educators through training, mentoring, and collaborative planning to optimize teaching efficacy and promote inclusive, student-centered learning environments in early education.

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