Manuel Caingcoy

Variance in multidimensional competencies and professional development needs of kindergarten teachers

• Authors Details :  
• Phoebe L. Gallego,  
• Manuel E. Caingcoy

Journal title : International Journal of Didactical Studies

Publisher : Journal of Pedagogical Research

Print ISSN : 2718-0409

Page Number : 101461-101461

Journal volume : 2

Journal issue : 2

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This paper investigated the variation in the multidimensional competencies and professional development needs of kindergarten teachers using a cross-sectional research design. It involved 54 purposively selected kindergarten teachers and collected the data using the self-assessment tool adopted by the Department of Education from the National Research Center for Teacher Quality in the Philippines. These data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. As found, kindergarten teachers have a high level of competencies across dimensions. Also, they have a very high extent of professional development needs in content knowledge and pedagogy and the learning environment and diversity of learners. Moreover, they have a high extent of professional needs in two dimensions. The reported high priorities for training imply more emphasis on providing them professional development activities. Results found no significant difference in the competencies of kindergarten teachers in terms of age, position, civil status, degree, and years of teaching. On the contrary, significant differences revealed in their competencies in content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment and learners’ diversity, and curriculum and planning between those with masters and without a master’s degree. Lastly, results show no significant difference in their professional development needs. These results have implications for future research and planning for a more responsive and cost-effective professional development initiatives in the locale.

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.33902/IJODS.2021271213

Article Subject Details

• Allied Science
• Education and social science
• Education and training
• Hernia surgery
• Human resource management

Article Keywords Details

• comparative method
• professional development needs
• variances
• Competencies

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