I.

Introduction
As kindergarten teacher, I always think how can I improve and provide my pupils with
eIIective and interesting teaching using English language. To me, what really important is
understanding oI what and how I teach using English. The word understanding contains several
meanings like explanation, interpretation, perspective and selI knowledge and iI a kindergarten
teacher has clear understanding on anything, he or she can apply that both literally and
practically to the pupils. That is why I always give emphasis on understanding but at the same
time, I have to create true and sustainable atmosphere Ior my pupils to Ieel Iree and interested to
understand. The goal Ior grammatically correct English is to provide direction and support to the
teacher so that pupils can develop their comprehension in English that is necessary Ior success in
school. It seems that I do not see research data to aIIirm that English skills among pupils and
students deteriorate. I can partially conclude that based on what I see. Is there a problem on the
teacher? I think so, and teachers still a need to study back to basics because we lack in
vocabulary. But how can we do this?

II. Problem
The English ProIiciency oI Kindergarten Teachers in Public Schools

Objective of the Study
Determine the English proIiciency oI kindergarten teachers by evaluating the standardized
questionnaires Iloated and answered by the teachers involved.
Subject Matter
The ProIiciency oI Kindergarten Teachers

III. Collection of Data
Recognizing the importance oI English proIiciency as an important building block in
learning, is one oI its priority programs oI DepEd since 2008 Iocusing on schools with low
mastery level in the 2007 achievement test(NAT). Erosion oI English skills among Filipinos has
drawn attention among the government policy makers and even stakeholders oI industries. This
problem is deeply rooted in our education system. It boils down to classroom shortage,
inadequate instructional materials and undesirable class size. Teacher`s proIiciency must also be
assessed. No teachers are ineIIicient nor not proIicient to teach the subject using English
language but it must be stressed that teachers also need to reIresh and enhance skills. There are
numerous seminars that aim to upgrade teacher`s skills but are not gaining momentum yet. One
oI the best ways to upgrade teacher`s skill in proIiciency is more readings and graduate studies.
However, CHED needs to careIully evaluate schools that oIIer graduate studies in English as
some oI those schools just simply add the problem instead oI helping.
In connection, the DepEd is conducting the Test oI English ProIiciency Ior Teachers
(TEPT) in three batches in selected schools nationwide as part oI the Department`s
comprehensive approach to address English deIiciency starting kindergarten to elementary and
secondary public school teachers. Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave a directive to
give particular attention to teachers in English, Science and Mathematics in low perIorming
schools based Irom the 2007 National Achievement Test (NAT). We have to determine exactly
what we can do to improve English proIiciency among our teachers to allow us to come up with
more appropriate programs that will address the problem. The test will speciIically measure
teachers` aptitude on the structure oI the English language, reading comprehension, written
expression and grammar. An estimated 12,794 teachers Irom 1,898 elementary schools and 1,709
teachers Irom secondary schools will undergo testing. Furthermore, beIore the TEPT, DepEd
previously conducted training on English instruction Ior some 137,420 elementary and secondary
teachers. Under the National English ProIiciency Program (NEPP), teachers were trained to
mentor other teachers. About 7,300 teachers underwent intensive and hands-on training in
English proIiciency. These show that our government is working hard regarding this issue oI
teachers. Improving English proIiciency cannot be done overnight nor just by a political leader
and the government.
Furthermore, kindergarten in our country was already nationalized. We have young and
energetic kindergarten teachers in every public school to teach our preschool pupils.
Kindergarten teachers must have enough vocabulary especially in English because this is the
stage oI molding child`s skills in all aspects. In short, good Ioundation has good reap in liIe.
This is the standardized test which 15 kindergarten teachers have answered:
I. English Grammar
Directions: Encircle the correct answer.
1. Juan in the library this morning.
a. is studying
b. studying
c. is study
d. are studying
2. Alicia, the windows please. It`s too hot in here.
a. opens
b. open
c. opened
d. will opened
3. The movie was the book.
a. as
b. as good
c. good as
d. as good as
4. Eli`s hobbies include jogging, swimming and .
a. to climb mountains
b. climb mountains
c. to climb
d. climbing mountains
5. Mr. Hawkins request that someone the data by Iax immediately.
a. sent
b. sends
c. send
d. to send
6. Who is , Marina or Sarah?
a. tallest
b. tall
c. taller
d. the tallest
7. The concert will begin IiIteen minutes.
a. in
b. on
c. with
d. about
8. I have only a Christmas cards leIt to write.
a. Iew
b. Iewer
c. less
d. little
9. Each oI the Olympic athlete Ior months, even years.
a. have been training
b. were training
c. has been training
d. been training
10. Maria never late Ior work.
a. am
b. are
c. were
d. is
11. The company will upgrade computer inIormation systems next month.
a. there
b. their
c. it`s
d. its
12. Andrea likes apples, she does not like oranges.
a. so
b. Ior
c. but
d. or
13. You were the New York oIIice beIore 2 p m
a. suppose call
b. supposed to call
c. supposed calling
d. supposed call
14. When I graduate Irom college next March, I a student Ior Iive years.
a. will have been
b. have been
c. has been
d. will have
15. Ms. Anderson rather not invest that money in the stock market.
a. has to
b. could
c. would
d. must

II. English Vocabulary
Directions: Encircle the correct answer.
1. The rate oI has been Iluctuating wildly this week.
a. money
b. bills
c. coins
d. exchange
2. The bus arrives late during bad weather.
a. every week
b. later
c. yesterday
d. always
3. Do you where the nearest grocery is?
a. know
b. no
c. now
d. not
4. Jerry SeinIeld, the popular American comedian, has his audiences .
a. putting too many irons in the Iire
b. keeping their noses out oI someone`s business
c. rolling in the aisles
d. going to bat Ior someone
5. The chairperson will members to the subcommittee.
a. appoint
b. disappoint
c. appointment
d. disappointed
6. The critics had to admit that the ballet was superb.
a. procrastinate
b. perIormance
c. pathology
d. psychosomatic
7. Peter says he can`t our invitation to dinner tonight.
a. angel
b. across
c. accept
d. almost
8. We were Iriends in that strange but magical country.
a. upon
b. among
c. toward
d. in addition to
9. The hurricane caused damage to the city.
a. extend
b. extended
c. extensive
d. extension
10. Many cultures have special ceremonies to celebrate a person`s oI passage into
adulthood.
a. right
b. rite
c. writ
d. write
III. English Reading Comprehension
Directions: Encircle the best answer
Directions to Erik`s house: Leave Interstate 25 at exit 7S. Follow that road (Elm Street) Ior two
miles. AIter one mile, you will pass a small shopping centre on your leIt. At the next set oI traIIic
lights, turn right onto Maple Drive. Erik`s house is the third house on your leIt. It`s number 33,
and it`s white with green trim.
1. What is Erik`s address?
a. Interstate 25
b. 3 Elm Street
c. 13 Erika Street
d. 33 Maple Drive
2. Which is closest to Erik`s house?
a. the traIIic lights
b. the shopping centre
c. exit 7S
d. a green house
Please be prepared to give your presentation on the monthly sales Iigures at our upcoming staII
meeting. In addition to the accurate accounting oI expenditures Ior the monthly sales, be ready to
discuss possible reasons Ior Iluctuations as well as possible trends in Iigure customer spending.
Thank You.
3. The main Iocus oI the presentation will be .
a. monthly expenditures
b. monthly salary Iigures
c. monthly sales Iigures
d. staII meeting presentations
4. Who will give the presentations?
a. the company president
b. Megan Fallerman
c. Steve Roberts
d. Iuture customers

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6. How many people can go this tour?
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b. An unlimited number
c.2 - 8
d. A limited number
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Broadcasting Award. She got her start in journalism as an editor at the Hollsville Country Times
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DAY, America! Accepting the award with the National Convention oI Broadcast Journalism
held in Chicago, Ms. Szewcyzk`s remarks, I am so honored by this award that I`m at a total
loss Ior words! Who would ever have believed it?
8. What is the purpose oI this announcement?
a. to invite people to the National Convention oI Broadcast Journalism
b. to encourage college students to study broadcasting
c. to recognize Mrs. Szewcyzk`s accomplishment
d. to advertise a job opening at Hollsville County Times
9. The expression ' to become synonymous with means
a. to be the same as
b. to be the opposite oI
c. to be in sympathy with
d. to be discharge Irom
10. What was Ms. Szewcyzk`s Iirst job in journalism?
a. she was a t.v announcer in Washington
b. she was a newscaster in Oregon
c. she was an editor Ior a newspaper in Missouri
d. she was a talk show news in Chicago

My respondents in this research are 15 kindergarten teachers in diIIerent public schools.
And this is the scores oI kindergarten teachers in the proIiciency test.

No. OI Respondents Name oI Respondents Score
1 Cecile Arao 34
2 Glenda Ubina 33
3 Maria Andrea Ramos 32
4 Karen Daquioag 31
5 Dhoris Lumido 31
6 Daisy Baccay 30
7 Virgie Guzman 30
8 Janice Amaba 30
9 Ednalyn Malillin 30
10 Cristeta Marco 29
11 Anabelle Pelovello 28
12 Sarah Daquioag 28
13 Ana Viernes 27
14 Edna Tabua 27
15 Rubi Jane Atara 26
Total: 446
ote: The table shows the scores oI kindergarten teachers in the standardized test Ior
proIiciency.

Mean total scores no. OI teachers who took the test
Mean 44615 29.73

P.A mean no. OI items 100
P.A 29.7335 0.849 100
P.A 84.9 ProIiciency rate oI kindergarten teachers
ote: The proIiciency level oI kindergarten teachers in English is 84.9.It means that above
passing rate.
IV. Hypothesis
I believe that our government is taking good actions in improving the quality oI education
in our country. DepEd is conducting trainings and proIiciency tests which will especially
measure teacher`s aptitude. Furthermore, the result oI proIiciency test Ior kindergarten teachers
in this study is in average level based on the test result.
V. Conclusion
Based on the proIiciency test oI 15 kindergarten teachers, the 0,3 is 29.73 and the !
is 84.9. ThereIore, the kindergarten teachers passed the proIiciency test generally. The 15
kindergarten teachers (respondents) have good vocabulary rather than poor vocabulary. In spite
oI this result, teachers should continue attending trainings and upgrade their studies harder. So
that pupils will gain enough knowledge especially in English as they continue their studies and
grow older.






University oI Cagayan Valley

A Module Report Package
English ProIiciency oI Kindergarten Teachers


Presented by:
Maria Andrea L. Ramos


Presented to:
Norma Guillermo, Ph. D.
ProIessor

Rationale
The research shows the proIiciency level oI kindergarten teachers. ProIiciency test is very
important because it will pinpoint areas oI concern that requires immediate attention. We have to
determine exactly what we can do to improve English proIiciency among teachers to allow us to
come up with more appropriate programs.

Descriptions
The module contains topic about the proIiciency level oI kindergarten teachers in English.
This also contains the result oI the proIiciency test answered by the 15 kindergarten teachers
(respondents).

Objective
The main goal oI this action research is to:
Determine the proIiciency level oI kindergarten teachers through the use oI standardized
test;
Evaluate the proIiciency level oI kindergarten teachers by getting the mean and P.A
standardized test.
Subject Matter
The English ProIiciency oI Kindergarten Teachers
%arget Audience
The kindergarten Teachers in Public School
Preparation
This Action research was prepared with a prudent study oI relevant data collected and
to be presented to inIorm the people especially the kindergarten teachers. For a clear
understanding, the result oI scores showed in this research.

Duration
The module has topics to be delivered and presented in 2 hours.

Presentation Plan

Session %ime Activity
I 15 minutes Module report proper
Presentation oI the rationale,
description, objectives and
preparation
II 10 minutes Presentation oI the preIace and
acknowledgment
III 60 minutes Presentation and discussion oI parts
oI the action research
-Introduction
-problem
-Collection oI Data
-Hypothesis
-Conclusion
IV 15 minutes Reactions and suggestions about the
topic
V 20 minutes Activity Proper









PreIace

The title oI this action research is The English ProIiciency oI Kindergarten Teachers. It
has the primary objectives oI determining the proIiciency level in English oI kindergarten
teachers.
The contents are composed oI Introduction, Statement oI the Problem, Collection oI
Data, Hypothesis, and Conclusion. Each part is presented in easy but interesting studies and
research aided by clear and easily interpreted data and evaluation.
This research tries to show and provide recommendations and suggestions in order to
achieve proIiciency in English Ior kindergarten teachers.








Acknowledgment

Researching and writing an action research is a Iormidable task, but the Iollowing turned it
the other way around and made it a more IulIilling experience.
to my most precious gems, the sources oI my inspiration - my sweet son ,John Daniel
and my Iorever loving husband, Julian;
to my proIessor Norma Guillermo, Ph.D. Ior teaching us and giving ideas on how to write
a wonderIul research;
to my supportive sister Ior giving her laptop to me with all her heart
to my co-teachers oI kindergarten Ior sharing their ideas and knowledge in answering the
questionnaires
to my Iriends Ior lending their shoulders Ior me to lean on
Above all, to our Almighty God Ior the good health and Ior the giIt oI wisdom, humour,
perseverance and the extraordinary strength to bear the unbearable... and Ior the pouring
blessings despite the tough journey in teaching and everyday liIe...Thanks Lord!




&niversity of Cagayan Valley
An Action Research
%he English Proficiency of Kindergarten %eachers


In Partial Fulfilment of the Course
Directed Study in Preschool Education (PSE 273)


Presented to
ORMA G&ILLERMO, Ph.D.
Professor

Presented by
MARIA ADREA L. RAMOS

S.Y. 20011 - 2012
1
st
semester

Activity Sheet
Directions: Select the one underlined word or phrase that is 3.4770.9.
1. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal.
a. The
b. to
c. news
d. violence
2. Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.
a. swimmed
b. hundred
c. in
d. yesterday
3. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving
a. When
b. plan
c. days
d. diving
4. Mr. Bunagan does not take critical oI his work very well
a. does
b. critical
c. his
d. well
5. Ruben and Janice send e-mail messages to other oIten
a. and
b. send
c. other
d. oIten
6. Mr. Olsen is telephoning a American Red Cross Ior help.
a. is
b. a
c. Red
d. Ior
7. I had a enjoyable time at the party last night.
a. a
b. time
c. at
d. last
8. The doctor him visited the patient`s parents.
a. The
b. him
c. visited
d. patient`s
9. Petra intends to starting her own soItware business in a Iew years.
a. intends
b. starting
c. soItware
d. Iew
10. Each day aIter school, Jerome run Iive miles.
a. Each
b. aIter
c. run
d. miles
11.He goes never to the company soItball games.
a. Never
b. The
c. SoItball
d. game
12.Do you know the students who books were stolen?
a. Do
b. know
c. who
d. were
13.Jean Pierre will spend his vacation either in Singapore nor the Bahamas.
a. will
b. his
c. nor
d. Bahamas
14.I told the salesman that I was not interesting in buying the latest model.
a. told
b. that
c. interesting
d. buying
15.Frederick used work Ior a multinational corporation when he lived in Malaysia.
a. used work
b. multinational
c. when
d. lived in