Innovation Development for Quality Enhancement of Sciences and Mathematics Learners in Secondary Schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission

Abstract

The objectives of this mixed methodology research paper were to 1) study the conceptual framework for quality enhancement of sciences and mathematics learners in secondary schools; 2) develop innovation for quality enhancement of sciences and mathematics learners in secondary schools; and 3) evaluate the developed innovation for quality enhancement of sciences and mathematics learners in secondary schools.  The data were collected using a questionnaire with a sample randomly selected from school administrators and heads of the learning subject groups of 239 secondary schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission; and interviewing five experts.  The developed innovation was evaluated by a focus group discussion of 15 experts.

The results of the research were as follows:

1. The conceptual framework for the conceptual framework for quality enhancement of sciences and mathematics learners in secondary schools consisted of eight components: 1) policy and strategic plan, 2) communication, 3) support for the development of the whole system, 4) analysis and a process study, 5) quality outcome analysis with information systems, 6) curriculum development and transformative learning, 7) effective leadership, and 8) quality development network. The quality of learners consisted of: 1) learning skills in science and mathematics, 2) learning achievement of students in learning science and math, and 3) good attitudes towards learning science and mathematics. 

2 The developed innovation for quality enhancement of sciences and mathematics in secondary schools composed of: 1) innovation principles which were participatory management principles, principles of emphasis on quality of learners in science, mathematics, and principles of networking; 2) innovation objectives, three aspects of student quality; eight factors of quality enhancement management; 3) factors driving the development of student quality in science and mathematics, five of which were: commitment of school administrators, supervision and following up, participatory quality improvement, teacher motivation, and professional development of teachers. 

1. Results of the developed innovation evaluation for quality enhancement of sciences and mathematics learners in secondary schools found to be at the very highly appropriate level.