Teachers’ Professional Development and the Learners’ Performance Engagement

This study aimed to examine the teacher professional development and learner’s performance engagement in Kadingilan, Bukidnon for the School Year 2024-2025. Specifically, this study sought to determine the level of teacher professional development in terms of teacher attributes, instructional practices, and assessment practices and the level of learner’s performance engagement. The result revealed that the level of teacher professional development on learners’ performance engagement in terms of teacher attributes, instructional practices, and assessment practices is very high level. Moreover, the level of learner’s performance engagement, indicating as very high level. The result also revealed that there is significant relationship between the level of teacher professional development and learner’s performance engagement. These suggest that educational institutions sustain and further enhance professional development programs. Continuous training, workshops, and collaborative learning opportunities should be provided to ensure that teachers remain updated with innovative instructional strategies, assessment methods, and student-centered teaching approaches. Additionally, school administrators should support and encourage reflective teaching practices to maintain and improve high levels of engagement in the classroom. To sustain and further enhance the very high level of learners’ performance engagement, schools continue implementing student-centered teaching approaches, interactive learning activities, and effective assessment strategies. Encouraging collaborative learning, integrating technology, and fostering a growth mindset among students can further strengthen engagement. Additionally, continuous support from teachers, parents, and school administrators is essential to maintain a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. To strengthen the positive relationship between teacher professional development and learners’ performance engagement, schools and educational institutions invest in continuous training programs, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives for teachers. Providing opportunities for collaboration, innovative teaching strategies, and technology integration will further enhance student engagement. Additionally, policies should be implemented to ensure sustained professional growth, fostering a high-quality learning environment that supports both teachers and students.