Putting One’s Best Foot Forward: Exploring the Lived Experiences of the Elementary Level Licensure Examination for Teachers Repeaters
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https://doi.org/10.64612/ijiv.v1i4.27Keywords:
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This study explored the real-life experiences of elementary-level LET repeaters from Davao de Oro State College – New Bataan Campus who failed the licensure exam twice before finally passing between 2018 and 2024. Using in-depth interviews, the research revealed the emotional, social, and academic struggles they faced—such as stress, pressure, financial challenges, lack of focus, and self-doubt. Despite these obstacles, participants shared moments of hope, motivation, and spiritual support that kept them going. They coped through time management, prayer, discipline, and by turning failure into motivation. Inspired by their stories, an intervention called Project P.A.S.S. (Prepare, Aspire, Support, Succeed) was developed to guide future LET takers through mentoring, academic preparation, and emotional support. The study encourages schools, families, and communities to work together in supporting future teachers. Their voices remind us that failing once—or even twice—doesn’t mean the end, but can be the beginning of a more determined journey.
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