ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study would not be possible without the aid of some personalities. In line with
this, the researchers would like to give their greatest gratitude to Prof. Analette M. Guinto
for her patience and for guiding the researchers in completing this study.

The researchers would also like to thank the Polytechnic University of the
Philippines Laboratory High School, especially the Office of the Principal, Prof. Cristalina
R. Piers and the Office of the Registrar. Their appreciation is also extended to the
respondents of the study, Prof. Precille Marie G. Asegurado and the Grade 7 students for
their utmost cooperation.

The researchers would also acknowledge the consideration given by Prof. Ian J.
Saguindan and Prof. Marvin Ariola for their cooperation and understanding for the
researchers' requests. Moreover, the researchers would like to extend their gratitude to
Prof. Jomil John S. Reyes for some technological assistance.

This research paper could not be accomplished without the sincere contributions of
the personalities and offices mentioned above so the proponents of this study
acknowledges the help they have given.
 ABSTRACT

Education is a vital element on the pace of social, political and economic

development of any nation. It has been observed that many successful students have
been produced by different educational facilities that practices different teaching methods.
To ensure the production of competitive students, the assurance of the best teaching
method is necessary. In the advent of global development, modern technology paved its
way in the instructional materials of today. This opens a need to analyze the advantages
and disadvantages of the traditional and modernized ways of teaching for the sake of the
students, teachers, school administrators, curriculum planners, parents, the government
and future researchers.

Based on the data gathered from the survey and interview conducted from the
students and an instructor of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High
School, the study concluded that in the traditional method, the materials needed are more
available but it provides a greater discomfort for the teachers. On the other hand, the
modernized method is more student-centered so the retention and comprehension of
information for the students are more observed. However, the lack of materials is a major
setback.

The results that were analyzed lead to an understanding of the need of flexible,
compassionate and empathetic teachers that would see through the diversity of the
students and their different needs. Teachers must be able to adjust to this particular
strategic teaching to ensure that every student would receive the knowledge and wisdom
they deserve. Any method of teaching is plausible but not everything is beneficial.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title.........................................................................................................................i

Acknowledgements.............................................................................................ii

Abstract...............................................................................................................iii

Table of Contents................................................................................................iv

List of Tables.......................................................................................................vi

Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Background....................................................1

Introduction............................................................................................................1

Background of the Study........................................................................................1

Statement of the Problem......................................................................................2

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework.......................................................................3

Assumptions..........................................................................................................4

Significance of the Study.......................................................................................4

Scope and Delimitations........................................................................................5

Limitations..............................................................................................................6

Definition of Terms.................................................................................................6

Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature............................................................7

Chapter 3: Methodology....................................................................................15

Research Design.................................................................................................15

Population, Sample Size, and Sampling Technique............................................15

Description of Respondents.................................................................................15

Research Instrument............................................................................................16
 Data-Gathering Procedure...................................................................................16

Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation of Results.................................17

Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations.....23

Summary of Findings...........................................................................................23

Conclusions.........................................................................................................24

Recommendations...............................................................................................26

Appendices.........................................................................................................28

Appendix 1: Rubrics in Rating the Students' Opinions on the Factors Affecting

Student Understanding in Traditional and Modernized Teaching
Strategies......................................................................................28

Appendix 2: The Questionnaire...........................................................................29

Appendix 3: The Interview Schedule...................................................................30

Appendix 4: Request Letter.................................................................................31

Appendix 5: The Interview...................................................................................32

Bibliography.......................................................................................................33

Curriculum Vitae................................................................................................36