Engaging in the Departmental Teaching for Elementary School: Interactive Development Plan

The research assessed the level of perception of the teachers of Maribago Elementary School, Lapu-Lapu City on engaging in the departmental teaching for elementary schools. Descriptive method using survey questionnaire was utilized in the study. Simple percentage, weighted mean and averaging were also used to get and interpret the gathered data. From the survey, it was revealed that there was a significant relationship between the identified profile of the respondents and their level of perception and there were issues and concerns related to departmental teaching along number of preparations, counselling, class scheduling, mentoring and coaching and home visiting. Therefore, there is a need for teachers to do active commendation of departmentalized instruction. Thus, the Interactive Development Plan is recommended for adoption and possible implementation.