45 Minuto para sa Asignaturang Filipino: Persepsyon ng mga Guro at Mag-aaral ng Ayala National High School

  ABSTRACT : The Filipino subject plays a vital role in the curriculum as it promotes communication, cultural understanding, and critical thinking among students. With the implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum, some schools have adopted a 45-minute class period for Filipino, raising concerns about whether the time is sufficient for effective teaching and learning. This study examined the perceptions of teachers and students of Ayala National High School regarding the adequacy of the 45-minute class period in Filipino. The study used a mixed-method explanatory design. Quantitative data were gathered through a Likert-scale survey questionnaire, followed by a Focus Group Discussion to further explain the results. The participants included 20 Filipino teachers and 30 Grade 8 students selected through purposive and stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Findings showed that teachers generally had a positive perception of the 45-minute class period, particularly in maintaining student attention and participation, although they noted challenges in discussing lessons in depth. Students, however, expressed neutral to negative perceptions, especially in understanding lessons and completing classroom tasks. Both groups reported time limitations for deeper and collaborative learning activities. The results suggest the need to review the current time allocation and improve instructional planning to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Filipino.

KEYWORDS: Class Period, Filipino Subject, MATATAG Curriculum, Perception, Teaching and Learning