International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2024 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 256-263
Empowering Child Development Workers in Classroom Management and Pedagogy Extension Project: An Impact Study Download PDF
Jay Fie P. Luzano, Bernadette S. Binayao, & Mary Joy T. Peligrino

Abstract:
This study evaluated the impact of the Extension Project Training on the Teaching-Learning Competence of Child Development Workers in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines. The study employed a descriptive research design where structured survey questionnaires were used and administered to eighty-four (84) Child Development Workers (CDWs). Findings revealed that the level of impact of the "Empowering Child Development Workers" Extension Project Training on Teaching-Learning Competence on the four (4) indicators are Very High, namely; On Enhanced Professional Competencies in Early Childhood Education (Mean=4.83, SD=0.40), On Job Satisfaction and Professional Growth (Mean=4.92, SD=0.26), On Enhancing Learners' Development Outcomes (Mean=4.85, SD=0.48), and On Professional Capabilities in Parental Engagement (Mean=4.90, SD=0.42). The "Empowering Child Development Workers in Classroom Management and Pedagogy" Extension Project yielded overwhelmingly positive results across all four assessed indicators. This suggests that the project achieved its goal of empowering child development workers and creating a more nurturing environment for young learners. The study recommends that this extension project emerges as a beacon of hope, showcasing the transformative power of continuous training and professional development in early childhood education. Considering the recommended measures for sustainability and future research, we can ensure the project's positive impact ripples outward, shaping a brighter future for countless young learners and their families.