PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF TEACHERS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS

Abstract

The main aim of this study was to determine the influence of the personal and professional qualities of the teachers on the academic performance of the students of Davao de Oro State College New Bataan Campus. A quantitative-correlational research design was used in this endeavor. The respondents of the study were 119 PSTs and 15 teachers were assessed by the PSTs using the different variables identified in this study. The study revealed that there was a significant relationship between the professional qualities of teachers and the academic performance of the students. A positive correlation was established using Pearson correlation. The Personal qualities did not show any significant relationship with the academic performance of the students. Based on the result, it is highly recommended that the teacher must continuously update themselves with knowledge and acquire new methods, approaches and strategies in teaching by attending seminars, workshops and pursuing further studies. Further research needs more to examine closely the relationship between the personal qualities of teachers and the academic performance of the students.