The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) have officially announced the results of the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) held on March 17, 2024. This examination, conducted across 36 testing centers throughout the Philippines, saw a significant number of candidates vying for certification.
Elementary Teachers Examination Results
Out of 44,764 examinees for the elementary level, 20,890 candidates successfully passed, translating to a pass rate of 46.67%. Breaking down these numbers, it is noted that 17,561 of the successful candidates were first-time examinees, while 3,329 were repeaters.
Secondary Teachers Examination Results
For the secondary level, 50,539 out of 85,980 examinees passed the examination, resulting in a higher pass rate of 58.78%. Among the passers, 41,787 were first-time examinees, and 8,752 were repeaters.
Examination Board Members
The Board for Professional Teachers, responsible for overseeing the examination, is composed of the following esteemed members:
- Dr. Rosita L. Navarro, Chairman
- Dr. Paz I. Lucido, Vice Chairman
- Dr. Paraluman R. Giron, Member
- Dr. Nora M. Uy, Member
Withheld Results
The PRC has noted that the results for 36 examinees have been withheld pending the final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations. Further details will be provided as investigations conclude.
Registration for Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration
The registration for the issuance of the Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will commence on the following dates:
Candidates are advised to prepare the necessary documents for registration, which typically include:
- Original and photocopy of the Notice of Admission (NOA)
- Duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
- Two passport-sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)
- Two sets of documentary stamps
- One short brown envelope
Successful examinees are encouraged to proceed with the registration process promptly to avoid any delays in receiving their professional credentials.
The top performing schools in the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers as per Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024:
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
School: CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY-MAIN (FOR.CSCST)
Total No. of Examinees: 341
Total No. Passed: 291
Rating: 85.59%
-NOTHING FOLLOWS- B. WITH 100 TO 299 EXAMINEES AND WITH AT LEAST 87% PASSING PERCENTAGE
RANK 1 School: BICOL UNIVERSITY-DARAGA Total No. of Examinees: 137 Total No. Passed: 131 Rating: 95.62% RANK 2 School: WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY-LA PAZ Total No. of Examinees: 113 Total No. Passed: 108 Rating: 95.58% RANK 3 School: SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY-LUCBAN (SLPC) Total No. of Examinees: 113 Total No. Passed: 108 Rating: 95.58% RANK 4 School: MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-GEN. SANTOS CITY Total No. of Examinees: 134 Total No. Passed: 119 Rating: 88.81% RANK 5 School: CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY (CEBU STATE COLLEGE) Total No. of Examinees: 171 Total No. Passed: 151 Rating: 88.30% RANK 6 School: PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY-BAYAMBANG Total No. of Examinees: 149 Total No. Passed: 130 Rating: 87.25% -NOTHING FOLLOWS- C. WITH 50 TO 99 EXAMINEES AND WITH AT LEAST 91% PASSING PERCENTAGE
RANK 1 School: ILOILO SCIENCE & TECH. UNIVERSITY (FOR W.V.C.S.T.-MAIN) Total No. of Examinees: 74 Total No. Passed: 73 Rating: 98.65% RANK 2 School: CARLOS A HILADO MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE-TALISAY Total No. of Examinees: 62 Total No. Passed: 61 Rating: 98.39% RANK 3 School: BICOL UNIVERSITY-GUBAT Total No. of Examinees: 55 Total No. Passed: 54 Rating: 98.18% RANK 4 School: POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MULANAY Total No. of Examinees: 53 Total No. Passed: 52 Rating: 98.11% RANK 5 School: CITY COLLEGE OF CALAMBA Total No. of Examinees: 87 Total No. Passed: 84 Rating: 96.55% RANK 6 School: BICOL UNIVERSITY-POLANGUI Total No. of Examinees: 78 Total No. Passed: 75 Rating: 96.15% RANK 7 PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY-P. PRINCESA Total No. of Examinees: 73 Total No. Passed: 69 Rating: 94.52% RANK 8 School: PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY-ALAMINOS CITY Total No. of Examinees: 80 Total No. Passed: 73 Rating: 91.25% RANK 9 School: CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIV. OF AGRICULTURE-PILI Total No. of Examinees: 57 Total No. Passed: 52 Rating: 91.23% RANK 10 School: UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS-DALAGUETE Total No. of Examinees: 67 Total No. Passed: 61 Rating: 91.04% -NOTHING FOLLOWS- SECONDARY LEVEL A. WITH 300 OR MORE EXAMINEES AND WITH AT LEAST 65 % PASSING PERCENTAGE
RANK 1 School: PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-MANILA Total No. of Examinees: 385 Total No. Passed: 381 Rating: 98.96% RANK 2 School: CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY (CEBU STATE COLLEGE) Total No. of Examinees: 419 Total No. Passed: 386 Rating: 92.12% RANK 3 School: SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY-LUCBAN (SLIDC) Total No. of Examinees: 306 Total No. Passed: 274 Rating: 89.54% RANK 4 School: CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY Total No. of Examinees: 305 Total No. Passed: 269 Rating: 88.20% RANK 5 LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY Total No. of Examinees: 590 Total No. Passed: 508 Rating: 86.10% -NOTHING FOLLOWS- B. WITH 100 TO 299 EXAMINEES AND WITH AT LEAST 92% PASSING PERCENTAGE
RANK 1 School: PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-MINDANAO Total No. of Examinees: 191 Total No. Passed: 189 Rating: 98.95% RANK 2 School: PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-NORTH LUZON Total No. of Examinees: 151 Total No. Passed: 149 Rating: 98.68% RANK 3 School: WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY-LA PAZ Total No. of Examinees: 279 Total No. Passed: 274 Rating: 98.21% RANK 4 School: PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-VISAYAS Total No. of Examinees: 109 Total No. Passed: 105 Rating: 96.33% RANK 5 School: CHRISTIAN COLLEGES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Total No. of Examinees: 119 Total No. Passed: 113 Rating: 94.96% RANK 6 School: DAVAO DEL NORTE STATE COLLEGE Total No. of Examinees: 162 Total No. Passed: 153 Rating: 94.44% -NOTHING FOLLOWS- C. WITH 50 TO 99 EXAMINEES AND WITH AT LEAST 93% PASSING PERCENTAGE
RANK 1 School: PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY- SOUTH LUZON Total No. of Examinees: 88 Total No. Passed: 86 Rating: 97.73% RANK 2 School: CSTC COLLEGE OF SCIENCES,TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS.INC Total No. of Examinees: 77 Total No. Passed: 75 Rating: 97.40% RANK 3 School: UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN Total No. of Examinees: 63 Total No. Passed: 61 Rating: 96.83% RANK 4 School: POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-STA. ROSA Total No. of Examinees: 77 Total No. Passed: 74 Rating: 96.10% RANK 5 School: UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS Total No. of Examinees: 57 Total No. Passed: 54 Rating: 94.74% RANK 6 School: ILOCOS SUR. POLYTECHNIC STATE COL.-MAIN(FOR. NORTH LPSC-CANDON) Total No. of Examinees: 95 Total No. Passed: 89 Rating: 93.68% RANK 7 School: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES-TAGUM Total No. of Examinees: 89 Total No. Passed: 83 Rating: 93.26% RANK 8 School: XAVIER UNIVERSITY Total No. of Examinees: 73 Total No. Passed: 68 Rating: 93.15% -NOTHING FOLLOWS-
PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS
The performance of schools in the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers both ELEMENTARY and SECONDARY in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) "To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation" is as follows:
Any discrepancy in the report is not intentional on the part of the Commission, but rather due to miscoding of school codes by the examinees themselves. Concerned schools may write the Commission for correction.
PRC Philippines
The academic content for a Professional Teacher in the Philippines encompasses a wide array of subjects and competencies aimed at preparing individuals to effectively teach and manage learning environments in schools. Here’s an overview of the key academic content areas typically covered in a Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) or Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) program, which are common paths to becoming a licensed teacher in the Philippines:
1. Foundations of Education
- Philosophy of Education: Study of educational philosophies and their application to teaching practices.
- History of Education: Historical developments and trends in education, including influential educational theorists and movements.
- Sociology of Education: Understanding of social factors influencing education, including equity, diversity, and inclusion.
2. Psychology of Learning
- Educational Psychology: Principles of human development, learning theories, and cognitive processes relevant to teaching.
- Child and Adolescent Development: Understanding stages of development, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.
- Learning Styles and Individual Differences: Strategies for accommodating diverse learning needs and styles in the classroom.
3. Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
- Curriculum Theory: Principles of curriculum development, alignment with educational goals, and assessment strategies.
- Instructional Strategies: Techniques for planning and delivering effective lessons, including active learning methods and differentiated instruction.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Methods for assessing student learning, formative and summative assessment strategies, and grading practices.
4. Subject Area Specialization
- Teaching Methods: Pedagogical approaches and strategies specific to teaching various subjects (e.g., Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies).
- Content Knowledge: In-depth understanding of subject matter content aligned with curriculum standards and educational frameworks.
- Integration of Technology: Use of educational technology tools and resources to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
5. Classroom Management
- Behavioral Management: Techniques for creating a positive classroom climate, managing student behavior, and fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Time Management: Organization and allocation of instructional time, classroom routines, and transitions.
- Conflict Resolution: Strategies for resolving conflicts and promoting positive interactions among students.
6. Educational Technology
- ICT Integration: Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools, including educational software, multimedia resources, and online learning platforms.
- Digital Literacy: Promoting digital literacy skills among students and using technology for collaboration, research, and communication.
7. Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
- Educational Ethics: Ethical standards and professional conduct for teachers, including confidentiality, fairness, and respect for diversity.
- Legal Framework: Knowledge of educational laws, policies, and regulations governing schools and teaching practices in the Philippines.
Regulatory Framework and Certification
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC): Administers the licensure examination for teachers (LET) in the Philippines.
- Teacher Education Program (TEP): Completion of a recognized Teacher Education Program accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is required for eligibility to take the LET.
Continuing Education and Professional Development
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Participation in CPD programs, workshops, and seminars to update knowledge and skills in teaching practices.
- Master's Degrees and Specializations: Pursuing advanced degrees or specialized certifications in areas such as Educational Leadership, Special Education, or Curriculum Development.
Industry Engagement and Internship
- Teaching Practicum: Supervised teaching experiences in schools, including observation, lesson planning, and classroom teaching under the guidance of experienced educators.
- Community Engagement: Collaboration with community organizations, parents, and stakeholders to support student learning and development.
By covering these comprehensive academic content areas, Teacher Education programs in the Philippines aim to prepare future educators to be competent, reflective, and compassionate professionals capable of making positive impacts in the lives of their students and communities.