US EditionNew licensure exam policy seen to improve teacher quality, supply
- The government is revamping the licensure exam for teachers after three decades, introducing specialized tests for different teaching fields, as announced by the Commission on Higher Education and the Professional Regulation Commission on April 10, 2025.
- The new licensure exams will align with specific teaching specializations and include assessments in general education, professional education, and specialized fields, impacting the teacher training process and aiming to improve education quality, according to Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
- Data from the March 2024 licensure exams showed low passing rates for specialized fields, highlighting the need for these changes, reported the Philippine Business for Education.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Emphasized that the reform aims to ensure teachers have the skills necessary for effective teaching, aiming to align education systems with current classroom needs.
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New licensure exam policy seen to improve teacher quality, supply
MANILA, Philippines — A new policy for licensure examinations for teachers will improve the quality of education and the supply of educators, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Teacher Education Council (TEC) said in a statement on Saturday. This came after the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) signed a joint memorandum circular (JMC) aligning the licensure examination for professiona…
Specialized licensure tests for teachers lauded
EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara said an updated teacher education curriculum, coupled with specialized licensure examinations, would enhance the quality of education in the country. Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero de Vera III and Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Chairman Charito Zamora have signed a joint memorandum circular that would introduce specialized licensure examinations for specific degree programs in teacher …
New licensure policy: What it means for teachers and the future of education
Major changes to teacher licensure policies are expected to transform the education landscape, bringing both new opportunities and challenges for future educators and schools across the country.The new licensure rules for teachers, signed by CHED and PRC, are designed to enhance the quality of education in the Philippines by aligning exams with specific specializations. These rules are set to take effect in September this year. (ALI VICOY / MANI…
DepEd opens updated SHS curriculum consultation to general public
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said Wednesday that the consultation on the updated curriculum guides (CG) for Grades 11 and 12 is now open to the general public and other private stakeholders. This complies with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure quality…
New teacher licensure policy seen to boost DepEd workforce, improve quality of instruction
PASIG CITY, 12 April 2025 — In line with the vision of Bagong Pilipinas, the Department of Education (DepEd) is poised to strengthen its teaching workforce and improve the quality of classroom instruction with the signing of a joint policy by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) that aligns the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) with the updated teacher education curriculum
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