Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 6 no. 10 (2025)

Evaluating Teaching Efficiency among Filipino Teacher Interns: Insights for Enhancing Teacher Preparation and Advancing SDG 4 on Quality Education

Andrea P. Adigue

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study assesses the teaching effectiveness of Filipino teacher interns in post-pandemic classrooms, focusing on instructional strategies, stu-dent–teacher interactions, and pedagogical efficacy. Employing a quan-titative design with supplementary qualitative validation, data were col-lected from 24 teacher interns, 24 cooperating teachers, and 240 stu-dents in selected secondary schools under the supervision of DepEd Ca-banatuan and DepED Nueva Ecija. Standardized rating scales, structured interviews, and classroom observations were used to assess communi-cation proficiency, content knowledge, instructional material prepara-tion, assessment design, and teaching strategies. Findings revealed high teaching efficiency, especially in differentiated instruction, digital tool integration, and strong communication skills. However, gaps in adapta-bility and instructional alignment emerged, as cooperating teachers’ rat-ings were slightly lower than the interns' self-evaluations. These results underscore the importance of ongoing professional development to en-hance adaptive teaching and reflective self-evaluation, thereby aligning stakeholder expectations and advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).



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