ql-align-justify">The study examines factors affecting secondary students’ learning progress under the science spiral progression curriculum at San Luis National High School (SY 2021–2022). Overall teacher perception of the spiral curriculum is positive. Teachers generally understand the learning goals, competencies, and student needs in the curriculum. They believe the spiral approach helps address gaps in the previous science curriculum and improves concept understanding. However, teachers note limited professional development opportunities in implementing the curriculum effectively. Administrative support and organized curriculum materials are seen as helpful. Some teachers feel challenges due to teaching topics outside their specialization.

Key Factors Affecting Learning Progress

Teacher specialization and subject expertise
Training, seminars, and workshops
Availability of mentoring programs
Curriculum organization and support from administration
Teachers’ preparedness and teaching strategies

Student Learning Factors

Teachers emphasize motivation and confidence-building as important for student success
Cooperative learning is linked to better academic performance than individual learning
Intrinsic motivation is important for sustained learning progress

Challenges of Spiral Progression

Fast or slow introduction of concepts can hinder understanding
Limited time for deep mastery of topics
Insufficient review of previous lessons in some cases
Teachers may struggle with multiple science disciplines

Additional Issues Identified

Heavy workload and homework may negatively affect students
Need for more relevant, engaging, and balanced assignments
Curriculum requires teachers to handle multiple science areas beyond specialization

In conclusion, the spiral curriculum approach has several advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages are the provision of continuity of learning, the ability for learners to revisit concepts over time, and the enhanced retention of knowledge among students. The disadvantages associated with this approach include a lack of preparedness by teachers, lack of time to cover all concepts, and the inability of some students to master all concepts.

Reference:

https://ejournals.ph/article.php?id=20890

Exploring Factors that Affect Learning in a Spiral Science Curriculum