FACTORS AFFECTING THE READINESS OF BSED AND BPED IV STUDENTS IN THE 2024 LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS (LET): A BASIS FOR REVIEW ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Abstract

In recent years, the educational landscape of the Philippines has undergone significant advancements, alterations, and transitions. The demand for educators with advanced training and qualifications has prompted an evaluation of the effectiveness of educational institutions in preparing students for licensure examinations. Recent statistics indicate that only 69.23% of graduates from the International School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) passed the March 2023 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). This research study entitled "Factors Affecting the Readiness of BSED and BPED IV Students in the 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET): A Basis for Review Enhancement Program" aimed to evaluate the factors affecting the preparedness of fourth-year students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPED) at the International School of Asia and the Pacific for the upcoming 2024 LET.  The study profiled the participants and evaluated their readiness across several dimensions, including academic preparedness, quality of education received, emotional and mental readiness, and financial preparedness. The study employed a Descriptive Survey research design and collected data through questionnaires. Statistical tools such as frequency counts, weighted mean, and action planning were utilized in the analysis. The results reveal that the majority of respondents were female students aged between 21-22 enrolled in the BSED program, with English as their preferred specialization. The findings revealed a high level of readiness and confidence among the participants for the LET, with strong agreement across various dimensions. However, the research also identified areas for improvement, such as the need for additional skills and competencies for pre-service teaching, an improved classroom environment, and enhanced course material delivery. As a solution, the study suggests a plan of action focusing on infrastructure and learning environment enhancements, better teacher accommodation and approachability, adoption of practical teaching methods, and an optimized LET review program implementation. This study provides valuable insights for the development of a review enhancement program to better prepare students for the 2024 LET. It highlights the need for addressing the identified areas of improvement and adopting a comprehensive approach to enhance the overall readiness of the students.