Teachers' Perception of Teaching Competence: Lessons for Professional Development

• In Event: 46.043 - Reforming Education Across Global Contexts

Abstract

This study aimed to assess in-service teachers’ perception of competence to determine their needs for professional development. Such study could give evidence-based advice on how to strengthen teacher quality for them to meet the standards set by the profession to give justice to the trust of parents and the society on them as facilitators of students’ learning. Data analyzed were obtained from 60,800 teachers across the country. A self-assessment tool anchored on the national standards for teachers was used for data gathering. A national analysis of teachers’ strengths and training needs was done to give policy advice particularly on how to strengthen teacher quality in the Philippines for effective implementation of its new K-12 Curriculum.

Authors

• Marilyn Ubina Balagtas, Philippine Normal University

• Jennie Vergara Jocson, Philippine Normal University

• Gina Ortega Gonong, Philippine Normal University

• Teresita Tabbada Rungduin, Philippine Normal University