International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 98-102
Highly Proficient Teachers' Level of Competency: Basis for Faculty Development Program Download PDF
Milagros L. Valdez, Ph.D.

Abstract:
This study aimed at investigating the level of competencies of teachers and to create eventually a proposed faculty development plan for highly proficient teachers. To achieve this aim, the researcher utilized the assessment type of research wherein it had a sample of 90 highly proficient teachers in the School Division of Bulacan during the school year 2020-2021. The collected data were analyzed and treated statistically using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results revealed that most of the highly proficient teachers were outstanding and very satisfactory. The findings imply that teachers consistently keeping their commitment to hold integrity in teaching and credibility in engaging professional practices. For highly proficient teachers, a higher level of assessment was noted on community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and development. The findings imply that the highly proficient teachers can exhibit and model building of relationship among school stakeholders and partners and keep abreast with advance knowledge for professional growth. It appears important to consider that the proposed development teacher training program based on the findings of this study may be given attention by the top management of Schools Division of Bulacan and eventually implement this for the school year 2022-2023.