Abstract
Several concerns from previous studies were regarded as potential reasons in failing the national licensure examination for teachers (LET) particularly in State Universities of Eastern Visayas, Philippines. In this study, the authors explored the experiences and identified the potential causes in the success of aspiring teachers in the licensure examination. The study utilized a case study method to uncover the unique experiences of ten (10) participants who are education graduates and non-LET passers. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Results indicated that education graduates experienced issues such as test-anxiety, pressure, overconfidence, insufficient education foundation, alongside financial burden, personal responsibilities and difficulties in managing time that prevented them from passing the test. The interplay of these concerns as determined by informants hindered their success in the licensure examination. Addressing these problems, educational institutions may introduce programs for anxiety management and test-taking tactics and offer financial aids and subsidies for those with financial issues. Moreover, comprehension skills enhancement programs may be considered to improve the cognitive skills of the education graduates and students. Regular review of the curriculum and updating of course syllabi to confirm alignment with the standards in the licensure examination for teachers must be ensured.
Keywords: Barriers, Case Study, Education Graduates, Licensure Examinations