Tracer Study of Teacher Education Graduates of the Eastern Visayas State University-Tanauan Campus, Philippines

Abstract

The study's purpose was to examine the employment characteristics of teacher education graduates from the classes of 2013 to 2017. Specifically, to explore a graduate's perception of the extent of the relevance of their chosen program curriculum learning areas to employment, and the extent of the use of competencies and values they learned at university. A survey study design that is descriptive was utilized in the study with a random sample of 179 graduates identified as the primary study respondents. Based on the results, the majority of respondents were employed with permanent or regular employment status and worked locally within the region. Graduates' initial and current employment levels were professional, technical, or supervisory, and they were hired within 1 to 6 months of graduation. Salaries and benefits were the major factors in changing the first job careers of graduates. Moreover, graduates perceived the extent of the curriculum offered as relevant, and the general education and teaching practicum learning areas were found to be the most relevant areas that contribute the most to their employment. Communication, human relations, and self-assurance skills are the most useful workplace competencies and values. Students' university preparation has greatly aided their employment. Similar research may be undertaken in the future, which should include other school-related and employability variables not covered in the study.

Tracer Study of Teacher Education Graduates of Western Philippines University - Puerto Princesa Campus: Basis for Curriculum Review and Revision

“…2020) and Reusia et al (2020) reported that there are more employed than unemployed graduates. This finding also accords with Almejas et al (2017), Cañizares (2015), Cornillez et al (2021), Gines (2014), and Rojas and Rojas (2016), whose findings revealed that most teacher education graduates are permanent. This means that WPU-CED graduates are employable and that there is work available in the area.…”

“…Several teacher education institutions in the Philippines conducted Graduate Tracer Studies (GTS) to track and profile their Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) graduates (Abas et al, 2020;Abela et al, 2015;Aclan et al, 2018;Almejas et al, 2017;Antiojo, 2018;Aquino et al, 2015;Bihag-boholano, 2012;Caingcoy & Barroso, 2020;Cañizares, 2015;Cornillez et al, 2021;Daguplo et al, 2019;Gines, 2014;Oboza, 2017;Rojas & Rojas, 2016;Reusia et al, 2020;Tutor et al, 2019;Ulanday, 2021). Abas et al (2020) showed that the majority of the graduates are hired, notwithstanding the various competencies gained throughout their college years.…”

“…Cañizares (2015) indicated that the majority of teacher education graduates passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), and the majority are working as full-time permanent teachers. Cornillez et al (2021) maintained that the teacher education program backed up the graduates' employability.…”

“…Higher education is valued based on its capacity to give possibilities for graduates seeking future employment and creating a strong professional path (Ali & Jalal, 2018;Rojas & Rojas, 2016) since one can only obtain a successful career if they have obtained appropriate education and training (Bihag-boholano, 2012;Ulanday, 2021). Indeed, graduate characteristics are critical factors in the development of any university undergraduate program curriculum (Kankaew et al, 2021), which has an impact on the local and global labor market and contributes to the nation's economic development (Cornillez et al, 2021). As a result, it is necessary to track graduates to assess their employability and the relevance of the knowledge and skills they acquired during their college years.…”

Analysis of Graduate Relevance to Program Learning Outcome Mechanical Engineering in State University of Surabaya

“…Alumni assess that the curriculum provided by the college is relevant and greatly contributes in supporting their work. Communication skills and self-confidence are considered the most supportive in the workplace (Cornillez et al, 2021). The majority of respondents had permanent or regular employment and worked locally within the region, according to the findings.…”