Over 62% of high school teachers in public schools are teaching subjects outside their field of expertise, a situation attributed to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) practice of assigning subjects based on availability rather than specialization, due to budget constraints. Data from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) reveal that more than half of science teachers lack proper training in their subject area, raising concerns about students’ performance on the upcoming Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test.
62% of High School Teachers Teaching Outside their Field, New Report Reveals
Updated on August 30, 2024