Impact of School Learning Action Cell Program on Teachers’ Instructional Competence in Misamis Oriental: Basis for Professional Development Plan

The School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) program is a platform designed for teachers to enhance their teaching skills continuously. A study conducted in the Division of Misamis Oriental aimed to assess the impact of the SLAC program on teachers’ instructional competence. The research focused on describing the characteristics of the participants, evaluating the level of impact of the SLAC program on teachers’ instructional competence, examining the teachers’ instructional competence level, establishing the relationship between the program’s impact and teachers’ competence, testing the effects of the program on instructional competence, and developing a professional development plan based on the study’s findings. The study involved 350 public elementary school teachers and utilized statistical analysis methods like frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Correlation. Results indicated a significant positive impact of the SLAC program on teachers’ instructional competence, highlighting the effectiveness of the program in enhancing teaching skills. The study recommended the implementation of the developed professional development plan to support further teachers’ growth and engagement in Misamis Oriental’s educational system.