TEACHERS' COMPETENCY IN ORGANIZING EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES IN SCIENCE TEACHING AT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LONG AN WARD, TAY NINH PROVINCE
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This study assesses primary school teachers' competency in organizing experiential activities (EAs) in science teaching in Long An Ward, Tay Ninh Province. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted with 41 science teachers selected through criterion-based convenience sampling. Data were collected using a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire comprising 33 indicators across five competency domains and were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and rankings. Teachers' overall competency was rated as fairly good (M = 3.86, SD = 0.70). Preparation received the highest mean score (M = 3.95), whereas stakeholder coordination received the lowest (M=3.59). At the indicator level, developing EA content was rated as good (M = 4.34), while actively listening and responding to the views of collaborating stakeholders received the lowest score (M=3.29). The paper recommends strengthening teachers' coordination skills and capacity to design assessment tools, as well as developing professional learning communities.
Keywords
2018 General Education Program, experiential activities, primary school teachers, Science subject, teacher competency
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