Challenges of Limited Equipment and Tools in Technology and Livelihood Laboratories and its Educational Implication: Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to explore the challenges associated with limited equipment and tools in Technology Livelihood Laboratories and examine its educational implications. It explores further to determine the limitations that technology and livelihood teachers encounter due to limited equipment and tools in baking and cooking laboratories. This study will also find the effect of limited equipment and tools in Technology Livelihood Laboratories in terms of student engagement and practical tests. The findings will be then utilized in creating an action plan. The participants of this study are twenty (20) Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teachers of President Corazon C. Aquino High School teaching cookery and bread and pastry production were utilized to answer the checklist questionnaire. The data were analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics. Mean, and verbal descriptions were used to conclude. The study concluded that in baking and cooking the lack of equipment, insufficient ingredients, and limited space have a significant impact in terms of limitations that teachers encounter in technology and livelihood laboratories. Limited physical resources and conditions (ingredients, space tools, and equipment) have a significant impact on student's engagement in baking and cooking. In terms of practical test, having complete tools and equipment in TLE laboratories would increase students’ skills in cooking and baking. It also allows students to work quickly and produce good quality products.