Pre-service Teachers’ Personal Attributes, ICT Competencies, and Teaching Readiness: An Input to the College of Teacher Education’s Action Plan

  ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of personal attributes and ICT competencies on the teaching readiness of the pre-service teachers. It specifically intends to analyze the level of the pre-service teachers’ personal attributes in terms of work values, motivation, and self-management. Likewise, it examines the level of the pre-service teachers’ ICT competencies in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude. Similarly, the study intends to know the level of the pre-service teachers’ teaching readiness in terms of willingness and confidence. The study uses a descriptive method of research. The study’s sample includes one hundred pre-service teachers of the College of Teacher Education randomly selected to answer self-made survey questionnaire. Findings indicate that the pre-service teachers’ personal attributes and ICT competencies have significant effect on teaching readiness. The results imply the need for training that would not only enhance ICT competencies but also advances essential personal attributes. A holistic approach to teacher training is crucial, integrating technical skills with soft skills development to ensure that teacher education programs produce well-rounded, confident, and technologically adept educators.

KEYWORDS: teaching readiness, pre-service teachers, teachers’ personal attributes, teachers’ competencies