Qualificationand Preparednessof Technology and Livelihood Education Teachers in Carsigma: Basis for Professional Development Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The more qualified and prepared a teacher is, the more the students can achieve. This study intended to examine the qualification and preparedness of Technology and Livelihood Education (T.L.E) teachers in Carmona, Silang, General Mariano Alvarez (CARSIGMA) Cavite which would eventually be the basis for the Professional Development Plan that could help in enhancing T.L.E teachers' performance.

METHODS

The descriptive method was used in this study as it sought to provide information about the qualification and preparedness of Technology and Livelihood Education (T.L.E) teachers in Carmona, Silang and General Mariano Alvarez (CARSIGMA) Cavite in terms of Educational Qualification, Teaching Experience, Seminars and Trainings, Teaching Competencies, Classroom Management, Professional Development and Community Involvement.

RESULTS

T.L.E teachers are well prepared in terms of teaching competencies and community involvement; they are very well prepared in terms of classroom management and professional development. Results also showed that the level of preparedness of the T.L.E teachers has significant relationship to their professional profile.

DISCUSSIONS

The results showed that T.L.E teachers in CARSIGMA are pursuing their graduate studies, however they lack seminars and training attended. They still need to be improved in some areas like localizing teaching materials, undertaking research project and initiatingT.L.E programs and projects in the community. As the T.L.E teachers become more qualified, experienced and exposed to seminars and training, they become more prepared to deliver their lessons.