EMPLOYMENT OF THE MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION GRADUATES OF A UNIVERSITY IN NORTHERN PHILIPPINES

Mark Angelo  C. Reotutar,; Rhosechelle  A. Riboroso,; Restituto  M. Llagas Jr.,; Joseph  G. Taban,

EMPLOYMENT OF THE MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION GRADUATES OF A UNIVERSITY IN NORTHERN PHILIPPINES

Mark Angelo C. Reotutar | Rhosechelle A. Riboroso | Restituto M. Llagas Jr. | Joseph G. Taban

Abstract:

This study aimed to trace the 2015 to 2019 MAME graduates in the College of Teacher Education for Graduate Studies of the University of Northern Philippines in terms of their personal profile, their work-related profile before and after taking their master’s degree, reasons of taking up the program, competency level before and after taking the program, appraisal of the most useful courses offered in the program, evaluation on the contribution of the program to their personal and professional growth and assessment on the features of the program and suggestions of how to improve the program. The researcher utilized mixed method of research. The subjects were the MAME graduates, and a questionnaire and open-ended questions were sent to them thru various online flat forms. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions are derived: pursuing graduate studies chooses no sex, civil status or age as long as there is a will to improve one's self; students have math- related educational background and finished the program within the prescribed number of years; having master’s degree could contribute greatly in landing a permanent teaching job in public schools; professional and personal growth and development is the strongest drive to pursue advance education; the program offers subjects that are useful which enhanced the teaching competencies of the graduates and consequently contribute to the holistic development of the graduates; and that there are areas needing improvement in the MAME program.