LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHER EDUCATION PERFORMANCE OF A STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

The purpose of this study was to evaluate 861 graduates of various teacher preparation programs who were considered first-time takers between 2015 and 2018 of the Licensure Examination for Teachers. The study directly analyzed exam performance data from the Professional Regulatory Commission, Region 6. The characteristics of the Licensure Examination outcomes data have been analyzed using descriptive statistics. This includes examining overall pass/fail rates, calculating the mean and standard deviation of sub-test scores, and analyzing the demographic profiles of test-takers. To assess the effectiveness of different programs in the school of teacher education, inferential statistics, such as chi-square tests, were employed. The Secondary Education program, in all its specializations, obtained a passing percentage that was considered highly satisfactory in terms of Licensure examination performance. However, the performance of the Elementary Education program during the years 2015 to 2018 was considered unsatisfactory. Moreover, when classified based on the examination schedule/year, the Secondary Education program exhibited the highest passing percentage in the most recent 2018 schedule, whilst the Elementary Program achieved the highest passing rate in 2015. In addition, both the BSED and BEED programs have consistently exceeded the national passing rate from 2015 to 2018. BEED performed inadequately in both aspects of the examination. Ultimately, the data indicates a moderate correlation between course and LET performance, but there is no statistically significant correlation between specialization and LET performance. Consistently exceeding the national average passing rate is a reliable measure of success for the education program, as it consistently produces graduates who can pass the licensure examination.