MANILA, Philippines — Many teachers entering the workforce are “prepared” to deliver what is expected of them, Education Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio insisted Thursday despite the Philippines performing poorly in previous international education assessments.
In a Senate hearing, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asked San Antonio if the Department of Education (DepEd) is satisfied with the “teachers’ education” that is being given in the pre-service level.
“Generally, I would feel that — because they are duly licensed — many of our fellow teachers are prepared to deliver what is expected of them. But there are multiple factors that influence the extent of commitment and compe…
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