Transforming Science teachers from specialist to generalist: Problems met by the Science teachers in teaching science with spiral progression approach as revealed by the teachers of Quezon National High School

This study attempted to reveal the problems met by the science teachers in teaching science with spiral progression approach. Specifically, the study sought to identify the demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of age, highest educational attainment, specialization in science, seminars attended related to K-12 curriculum, teaching experience and handles grade level, the extent of utilization of science curriculum extent of competency of the teacher based on NCBTS , Mastery of the content and other comments and opinion in teaching science with spiral progression approach. The researcher used the descriptive method of research which involve collection, tabulation, analysis and interpretation of data using the simple percentage and weighted mean. Selected forty five (45) Science teachers of Quezon National High School were used as sample in the research study. The study revealed that most of the teachers in terms of utilization of science curriculum, have to a great extent. “Integrate across science topics and other disciplines that lead to meaningful understanding of concept”. In terms of the extent of teachers competency based on NCBT the respondents revealed that they have to a great on “Demonstrate mastery of the subject.” Majority of the respondents have high mastery on Living Things and Their Environment and Matter. Inadequacy of the Science resource materials like textbooks and laboratory chemicals are some of the major problems of the school. The curriculum developer together with Department of Education should always evaluate the new curriculum. The Head administrator of the school should give opportunities to the teachers to attend seminars and activities that will enhance their skill and knowledge about the new curriculum. Teachers should continue further study especially to the other field of science aside from their field of specialization for the betterment of the learning of the students. Lastly, the city government must provide adequate trainings and seminars in different fields of science and allot more budgets for Science Resource materials especially Textbooks and laboratory chemicals.