Pedagogical Skills and Strategies among Business-Related Subject Teachers

This study used a descriptive-correlational approach to investigate the connection between teaching methods, pedagogical abilities, and teacher characteristics in business education within the Division of Dinagat Islands. It was discovered that a sizable percentage of instructors assigned to business and entrepreneurship courses majored in mathematics, science, or TVL, with less than 20% having a relevant major. The predominance of teachers in non-senior roles and the out-of-field teaching may point to a mismatch between credentials and subject assignments, highlighting areas for targeted support and professional development. The study also revealed significant differences in classroom management skills based on employment status, suggesting variations in training, experience, or institutional support between permanent and non-permanent teachers. Additionally, differentiation skills varied significantly based on specialization and teaching positions, implying that specialist teachers might possess different pedagogical approaches, content knowledge, or familiarity with differentiation techniques specific to business-related subjects. To address the mismatch in specialization and the scarcity of teachers in higher positions, the Schools Division Office (SDO) is advised to review its hiring policies and mandates, and consider promoting senior high school teachers to higher positions.