Empowering Future Educators: Enhancing Awareness and Integration of Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers among Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education Preservice Teachers
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examined the awareness, integration, and challenges faced by Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) Pre-service Teachers (PSTs) regarding the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers Beginning Teacher Indicators (PPST BTIs) during their practice teaching experience.Using a descriptive-quantitative methodology, the study surveyed 49 BTLEd PSTs at Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University during the 2023-2024 academic year.Results revealed moderate overall awareness (M=3.77) and integration (M=3.70) of PPST BTIs across seven domains.The Learning Environment domain showed the highest awareness level (M=4.02),while Personal Growth and Professional Development demonstrated the highest integration level (M=4.31).Major challenges included classroom management (95.9% of respondents) and overwhelming BTI requirements (93.9%).Spearman-rho correlation analysis indicated strong to very strong positive relationships between awareness and integration across all domains (r=0.65-0.91).Based on these findings, a comprehensive six-component professional development program was proposed, focusing on curriculum planning, personal growth, assessment, community linkages, content knowledge, and learner diversity.This study contributes valuable insights for enhancing pre-service teacher preparation and professional development programs.
Author: Gina L. Baluntang
Institution: Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408916496