Assessing Proficiency and Readiness in Teaching Social Studies of Pre-Service Teachers

This study aimed to evaluate the readiness and proficiency of pre-service teachers in teaching Social Studies at Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges, City of Bogo Division, Bogo City, Cebu, S.Y. 2021 – 2022, a crucial component of their teacher education curriculum. Employing a descriptive-correlational research method, the study utilized adapted questionnaires to assess respondents' profiles, proficiency, and readiness in teaching Social Studies. Results revealed that the majority of respondents, aged 21 to 32, were female, specializing in various fields, with a focus on elementary education. Significantly, the study found relationships between age and instruction, age and mastery of content, but no significant relationship with assessment. While gender and specialization showed no significant correlation with readiness levels in teaching Social Studies, the study concluded that proficiency significantly correlated with readiness. Proficiency and readiness emerged as key predictors of pre-service teachers' preparedness to apply theoretical knowledge in practical teaching. These findings offer a valuable foundation for future research exploring aspects of proficiency and readiness in teaching Social Studies