DETERMINANTS OF QUALITY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN CARAGA REGION, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the quality of Teacher Education Program among
private Higher Education Institutions in Caraga Region using a descriptive-evaluative
method of research. It was found out that majority of the TEIs in the region complied
the minimum standard, and exceeded the minimum standard level of compliance in all
areas based on CMO #30s. 2004 monitoring. It was also found out in the study that
private TEIs had a high percentage rate in LET performance both in BEED and BSED
compared to the National passing rate for three years (2014-2016), and good in terms
of quality Teacher Education Program. As to the significant relationship between the
level of compliance and the quality of teacher education program, they proved to have
a significant correlation. Meanwhile, most of the respondents suggested to intensifying
admission and retention policy to improve quality Teacher Education Program. Based
on the overall findings of the study, a proposed framework to achieve quality Teacher
Education Program was offered.