Trailblazer in Teaching Education: BEED Graduates Competencies and Experiences in their Career Choices
- Charlyn J. Albatin1, Analiza C. Calagos2, Krisha Joy Q. Figueroa3, Julien Royce F. Lopez4, Myra Jovelle R. Sacdalan5, Joseline M. Santos6, Remelie R. Robles7, Joel B. Faustino8
- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15569538
- ISA Journal of Multidisciplinary (ISAJM)
This study aims to trace the employment status, competencies, and career pathways of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) graduates from Bulacan State University from 2019 to 2023. It examines and determines the relationship between graduates’ competencies and the impact of these hard and soft skills on their current employment and professional growth. In this study, a mixed-methods research design was used; data were gathered through an online survey and semi-structured interviews with selected BEED graduates. Quantitative data were analyzed by the researchers using statistical analysis, whereas descriptive narrative analysis was employed for qualitative responses. The results revealed that most graduates were currently employed in education-related fields. It highlighted that graduates’ competencies, both hard and soft skills are interrelated. The findings emphasize the importance of the acquired hard and soft skills, for their employment performance.