Abstract
The study aimed to assess the extent of transitional challenges in the senior high school program in selected public secondary schools in Rizal. The respondents of the study were all the teachers in the senior high school program in selected schools. They were described in terms of age, sex, educational attainment and length of service. Descriptive survey research design was applied utilizing a researcher-made questionnaire-checklist as a tool in gathering the needed data on the transitional challenges in the senior high school program with respect to student development, staff development, curriculum development and physical facilities development. The study revealed that the teacher-respondents are mostly females with ages 31 years old and above. Most of them are pursuing graduate education with teaching experience of more than 15 years. Transitional challenges in the senior high school program with respect to student development is very much implemented while with respect to staff development, curriculum development and physical facilities development, transitional challenges are much implemented. There is no significant difference on the perception of the teacher-respondents on the extent of transitional challenges in the senior high school program with respect to student development, staff development, curriculum development, and physical facilities development in terms of age, sex, educational attainment and length of service. The study concluded that maturity, length of experience of teachers and educational background are contributory on their views regarding the transitional challenges in the senior high school program. Likewise, male and female teachers differ on their perceptions. The study recommended that school administrators and teachers may continuously support the implementation of the different activities of the senior high school program for effective teaching learning process. More professional trainings may be provided to teachers to build high quality learning environment to meet the transitional challenges of the senior high school program. The proposed action plan is recommended for implementation. Similar studies may be conducted considering other variables.
