Correlates of Performance in the Licensure Examination for Teachers

The study was conducted to determine the factors which likely explain the performance of the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) and Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) graduates in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The study specifically described the profile of the graduates; high school and college academic performance, practice teaching, and comprehensive review and; the review scheme adopted in preparation for the licensure examination. The research was conducted using the descriptive -correlation design. Data were gathered using a data guide, documentary analysis, and interview and were analysed using frequency count, percent, mean, chi-square test and Pearson r. Findings of the study revealed that the graduates are mostly female, single and slightly older in age than the regular age of a college graduate. In terms of academic performance, findings revealed that the graduates have done well in their high school and undergraduate courses which suggest strong academic preparation. Preparation for LET was done through in-house and self-guided review supplementation. BSEd and BEEd graduates performed best in the Professional Education component, while poorest performance is on the General Education. Moreover, the overall performance in terms of the mean general average rating for BSEd and BEEd are below the passing rate. Variables which correlate significantly to LET performance were age, high school, and college academic performances, and performance in a comprehensive review. Hence, doing well in the different basic, professional and major subjects and in the comprehensive review increases the chances of the graduates in passing the board examination.

Keywords – Correlates of Licensure Examination, Curriculum, Licensure Examination Performance