EMPLOYERS FEEDBACK ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF GRADUATES OF BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

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This mixed-method study analyzed employer feedback on the job performance of 330 Teacher Education graduates under the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECEd) programs from Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU)–Dinalupihan Campus across various cohorts, utilizing quantitative surveys (Cronbach’s α = 0.991) and qualitative interviews with 19 school principals. The study's central goal was to evaluate performance against three core dimensions (Personal Qualities, Professional Skills, and Instructional Competence) and extract specific, actionable recommendations for program enhancement. Quantitatively, graduates demonstrated Outstanding overall performance with a high Overall Mean of 4.72. Personal Qualities emerged as the strongest domain (M=4.79), with principals highlighting the graduates’ strong dedication and professional ethics as a core institutional strength. Qualitatively, these graduates were specifically noted for their active engagement in school-based and in-service training activities, demonstrating immediate commitment to the profession. Despite these areas of excellence, both quantitative and qualitative data converged on specific areas needing immediate improvement: namely, strengthening research capability, enhancing technology integration (TPACK), and developing more advanced communication skills, specifically mastering the art of questioning in the classroom. Based on these findings, principals explicitly recommended focused curriculum modernization and implementing targeted capacity-building programs that emphasize reflective practice to produce graduates who are more innovative, research-informed, and globally competitive.

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