The role of project Liwanag Aral in preparing education graduates for the LET: an extension service assessment

Abstract

The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) serves as a critical benchmark for teacher competence in the Philippines, yet many education graduates face challenges in achieving optimal performance. This study assessed the role of Project Liwanag Aral: LET Review on Professional Education Subjects as an extension service program in preparing education graduates for the LET. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 250 graduates and alumni who participated in the online review conducted via Zoom in August 2021. A structured questionnaire measured participants’ perceptions of program effectiveness, relevance, content quality, delivery, and its influence on preparedness and confidence. Results indicated that participants rated the program as highly effective in enhancing conceptual understanding, LET-related skills, and overall readiness (overall mean = 4.31). Correlation analysis revealed that all program components, particularly overall program effectiveness and practice exercises, positively and significantly influenced participants’ confidence and preparedness for the LET. The study concludes that structured, curriculum-aligned, and accessible review programs significantly support licensure exam readiness and recommends institutionalizing such initiatives as part of teacher education extension services.