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Strengthening Quality of Education: Domingo R. Cueto
Strengthening Quality of Education: Domingo R. Cueto
Strengthening Quality of Education: Domingo R. Cueto
DOMINGO R. CUETO
Introduction
The quality of education is generally determined the quality of its teachers, the key
figures in the teaching-learning process. Empirical evidences show that good teachers are vital to
raising student achievement. Likewise, the reforms brought by the K to 12 implementation and
the ASEAN integration, globalization, industrialization and the changing character of the 21 st
century learners require the improvement and adaptability of education, rethinking the teacher
standards.
Teachers are at the frontlines of the movement to achieve quality education for all every
single day. That is why their engagement in the policy and planning process is critical (Albright,
2015).
Similarly, the quality of the curriculum and its implementation will describe the quality
of the learners at various curriculum exits, in our setting, the graduates of the Senior High
School.
Discussion
FIRST TOPIC: Improving quality of education through improving teacher quality
The quality of our teachers spells the difference in the quality of learning among the
learners. Across levels and disciplines, their professional competence and content knowledge
level have significant effect in the classroom instruction and student achievement.
Research shows that effective teachers are the most important factor contributing to
student achievement. Teacher quality has a lasting effect on student learning.
Presented in the diagram below is the analysis of teacher quality. Among the causes that
are attributed to low quality of teachers include low level of content knowledge and pedagofical
competence and vague teacher standards.