Abstract: The study determined the performance of senior teacher education students in the in-campus teaching phase as rated by their cooperating teachers. The performance was studied in terms of the personal and professional qualities of the students. Using descriptive research design, a 35-item questionnaire was utilized. Data were treated using frequency counts, percentages, ranking and means. Findings revealed that most of the student respondents are female, having ages ranging from 19 and above. A bigger number constituted of majors in English. Majority of the respondents have Good performance. The respondents are rated Good in personal qualities. Highest means were for indicators on personal appearance, such as dressing and grooming appropriately, having good posture and carriage and being neat and pleasing in appearance. Lowest means were for indicators in having a keen sense of humor, being well informed on current social problems and issues and manifestation of creativity. The respondents are rated well in professional qualities. Highest means were for indicators on preparing instructional materials, showing respect for students’ personality, and deriving objectives from curriculum requirements and students’ needs. Lowest means were for indicators on creating wholesome classroom atmosphere conducive to learning, giving careful attention to the physical condition of the classroom and showing mastery of subject matter or content.
Keywords: personal competencies, professional competencies, senior, teacher education, student teachers
Title: Personal and Professional Competencies of Senior Teacher Education Students
Author: Ligaya H. Morallos, Ronato S. Ballado, Fe S. Arandia, Sol R. Muncada
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1226 (online), ISSN 2348-1218 (print)
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