Title:
TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING NEEDS OF KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN THE DISTRICTS OF PALAUIG, IBA, AND BOTOLAN IN THE SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES

Authors:
LANDAYAN, Andrea ,FARIN, Elizabeth N. and GAMBOA, Linda* ,Philippines

Abstract:
In the Schools Division of Zambales, a big number of kindergarten teachers do not have background in pre-school education. It is in this premise that the researcher is interested to look and analyze the profile of the kindergarten teachers and assess their competencies based on the standards set by the Department of Education. Results of this study will also be used as bases for the Capability Enhancement Program for the kindergarten teachers of Zone 2.A descriptive research design was used to carry out this study.The respondents of the study were the eighty (80) Kindergarten Teachers from the Districts of Palauig, Iba and Botolan.The results of the study clearly reveal the need to enhance the skills and competencies of the kindergarten teachers in Zone 2 in terms of: 1) Coaching and Mentoring; 2) Use of ICT; 3) Providing accurate, timely and constructive feedbacks to learners; 4) Improving strategies for effective communication; 5) Administering teacher-made and standardized tests; 6) Learning environments which are responsive to community contexts; 7) Involvement of partners and networks; and 8) Regular review of codes, laws and regulations.