Integration of Values Education in Physical Education Classes: An Analysis

AUTHOR(S)

RIUBEN T. ALENIADO RUSSELL B. DOLENDO, PhD

ABSTRACT

— Values Integration is a channel of values development through the teaching-learning activities in the different learning areas. The starting point of values integration is the nature of the learning areas and their unique contribution as bodies of knowledge. The study aimed to determine the level of integration of values education in physical education classes in the Municipality of Binalonan. Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions: What is the level of integration of values education in physical education classes, in terms of: Maka-Diyos; Maka-Tao; Maka-Kalikasan; and Maka-Bansa? What are the challenges encountered by teachers in integrating values education in teaching physical education? And if there is a significant relationship between the level of integration of values education and the challenges encountered? The study utilized the descriptive research design. Using the survey-questionnaire, it was found out that the level of integration of values education in physical education is highly integrated across all the four core values of the Department of Education: Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa; the challenges encountered by teachers is serious in integrating values to the physical education. The study found that the challenges encountered by teachers in the integration of values education in teaching physical educations are generally external in nature; and the two variables of core values have positively correlated with the challenges encountered by teachers, these are: Maka-Diyos and Makabansa. On the other hand, Makatao and Makakalikasan both yield no significant relationship. It is recommended that teachers need to further their skills and capabilities in curriculum integration particularly on values integration in physical education classes to intensify the four core values: Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa. School administrators need to provide technical assistance and capacity building to the stakeholders in order to balance the need to teach physical skills and knowledge with the desire to integrate values education. Keywords — Values Integration, Physical Education, Core Values, Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa