Competence of Students in the Realm of Communication Process: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

The study employed the descriptive method of research with the questionnaires as the gathering tools. This method was used to gather necessary information regarding the communication process implemented at the Mandaue City College in Mandaue City, Cebu. The research subjects of the study were the second-year college students of Bachelor of Elementary Education college students of Mandaue City College. This study utilized a researcher-made survey questionnaire as the main tool in gathering the necessary data. The indicators on the questionnaire were based on the theories and principles of communication process and understanding by Wiggins and McTighe. The researcher prepared a questionnaire for the college students and the other for the college teachers. The questionnaire determines the level of competence of the college students in the communication process. It also includes the methods and the instructional materials used by the teachers in enhancing the communication process. The validation was done by having this instrument answered by 10 or 10 percent of the final number of college student respondents. This validating group was not part of the final group who provided the answers to the questions asked. Moreover, in relation to the level of competence of the student and teacher respondents in the communication process, it is exemplified that the college students are better at explaining compared to interpreting and applying. It is also revealed that the college teachers utilize varied teaching methods and techniques to the students in tertiary education. Furthermore, the following recommendations are hereby suggested: (1) The proposals of this study are presented to the administration of Mandaue City College for implementation and application in actual classroom practice. (2) The college students' interpreting skills be strengthened through the teacher’s employment of varied and engaging strategies to develop their ability to interpret critically. (3) Teachers should employ exercises that would develop their students’ applying skills through written and oral exercises.