Senator Sherwin Gatchalian files a reform measure to overhaul professionalization in the country's teaching profession through an upgrade in educational standards and licensure through Senate Bill No. 2840.
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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian filed Senate Bill No. 2840, a worthy legislation that aims to improve the standard of education in the Philippines. The bill is a proposed amendment to the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act, which is an act keeping the professional standards and ensuring teachers are properly prepared for their teaching profession. The proposed act followed disturbing trends about passing rates in teacher license examinations as well as educational performance in general.
Depressing data on performance call for reforms. The national average passing percentage of LET stood less than 50% in the years from 2017 to 2019. A research by World Bank that spelled out how difficult and frustrating it was getting for many teachers to pass the topic knowledge exam brought attention to the urgency to reform teacher training. To elevate the standards of instruction in the Philippines, Senator Gatchalian argues that the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 needs re-evaluation.
Senate Bill No. 2840 of this proposed legislation introduces reforms that will support an elevation in teaching standards, including higher qualifications and expertise on the part of the Board for Professional Teachers to ensure teachers' licensure regulators have the highest credentials possible.
- Portfolio Submission: Those who are products of accredited Teacher Education Institutions and had consistently achieved a passing rate of 80% or better in their five years worth of LET exams, as a choice, may present a portfolio showing that they fulfilled the professional standards without need to take the LET.
- Experience-Based Registration: Application for registration could be done directly through RTVM without takers attempting the licensure exam after ten years of teaching experience. The pertinent requirement is a comprehensive portfolio of their experience.
- Refresher Courses: Those failing in LET are allowed to take it thrice; more than that, one must refresh at a TEI accredited by CHED before trying once more.
- Examination Transparency: The bill stipulates that the PRC shall publish such questions answered in the examination as well as the results within days from the date of the examination.
A further area of intended development concerns enhancement of the linkage between TEIs and licensing exams. Syllabi that are aligned with professional standards can enable TEIs to prepare better for future teachers. It is through this positive alignment that graduates will achieve the hands-on skills necessary for effective teaching along with knowledge.
Conclusion The Philippines must recognize the importance of teacher professionalization reform. Senate Bill No. 2840 promoted by Senator Gatchalian is a vital first step in that journey. This act aims to improve quality standards in education and to ensure that the teachers of this generation who will shape the minds of future generations are qualified enough, considering qualification standards, making the process more transparent, and giving another avenue for registration.
Education stakeholders have to participate proactively in the talks for these essential reforms that can guarantee a bright future for education in the Philippines. This page features the frequently asked questions on the purposes and implications of proposed teacher professionalization reforms and concisely summarizes the key elements of change.
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