SANTOS VENTURA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL
Training for
Teachers
Teaching NonMajor Subjects
MARCIAL S. CAMAYA JR.
Introduction
Teaching is a profession that requires love, passion and, dedication.
It is considered the noblest profession of all. Teachers should
exhibit a jack of all trade attitudes to perform their duties and
responsibilities. Different methods and strategies were applied to
attain the learning and cope with the educational system. The
implementation of the K to 12 Program of the Department of
Education (DepEd) opens lots of opportunities for educators and
learners as well. Despite it, different problems and challenges arise
to devise the program. Few of it is the out-of-field teaching and
teaching non-major subjects.
Teachers Teaching Non-Major Subjects
refers to the practice of assigning teachers to
teach subjects outside their area of
specialization. This can occur due to a lack of
teachers in certain subject areas, poor school
leadership practices, or funding constraints .
A study conducted in the Philippines explored
the lived experiences of teachers who were
assigned to teach subjects outside their area
of specialization. The study found that
teachers faced challenges such as unfamiliar
content, technical translation, and extensive
reading and searching. However, they also
developed coping mechanisms such as using
video clips for teaching and learning, internet
What are the
effects of
teachers
teaching nonmajor subjects?
“Teachers Teaching Non-Major Subjects”
refers to the practice of assigning teachers
to teach subjects outside their area of
specialization. This can occur due to a lack
of teachers in certain subject areas, poor
school leadership practices, or funding
constraints . A study conducted in the
Philippines explored the lived experiences
of teachers who were assigned to teach
subjects outside their area of specialization.
Another study found that teachers who were
assigned to teach subjects outside their
field of specialization experienced
difficulties in adjusting to the academic
content of the subject, addressing students’
queries, establishing authority, and
employing appropriate teaching
It is important to
practice teaching
non-major
subjects?
Yes, because it helps to develop a well-rounded
education and fosters creativity. According to an
article on , taking non-major classes in college
encourages students to meet new people while
exploring new subjects. In addition, teaching nonmajor subjects can help teachers develop new
skills and perspectives, which can be applied to
their primary area of expertise. However, it can be
challenging for teachers to teach subjects outside
their field of specialization, as revealed by a study
conducted by DepEd SHS Teachers . The study
found that teachers who were assigned to teach
subjects that are not their field of specialization
faced challenges such as unfamiliar content,
technical translation, and extensive reading and
searching. Despite these challenges, the study also
found that teachers who taught non-major subjects
developed new skills and knowledge, which they
found to be beneficial in their teaching careers.
Here are 5 tips that can help to
improve your teaching skills for
non-major subjects.
1
ENROLL IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COURSES
Professional development courses can help you improve your
communication and planning skills, which are essential for teaching nonmajor subjects.
2
RECEIVE STUDENT FEEDBACK
Receiving feedback from students on your teaching style can help you
identify areas of improvement.
3
IMPLEMENT SKILL IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES
Each skill requires a different strategy to improve. For example, if you
struggle with unfamiliar content, you can try to break it down into smaller,
more manageable pieces.
4
SET GOALS
Setting goals can help you stay motivated and focused on improving your
teaching skills.
5
EMBRACE NEW EXPERIENCES
Teaching non-major subjects can be a great opportunity to learn new things
and develop new skills. Embrace the experience and add it to your teaching
toolkit.
“Education is the
passport to the
future, for
tomorrow belongs
to those who
prepare for it
today.”
-Malcolm
X
THANKS!