PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHERS IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL

ABSTRACT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHERS IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL JINEVIE M. LANGRES jineviel@gmail.com Cebu Technological University-Main Campus This study examined the relationship between professional development and teaching effectiveness in a public elementary school teachers at Cogon Elementary School during the School Year 2025–2026. Specifically, it determined the respondents’ profile, the level of a professional development practices in terms of content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and personal growth and professional responsibility, as well as the level of teaching effectiveness in terms of lesson planning, instructional delivery, classroom management, and learner engagement. Furthermore, the study investigated whether a significant relationship exists between professional development and teaching effectiveness and proposed an action plan based on the findings. Findings revealed that teachers demonstrated a high level of professional development practices and a high level of teaching effectiveness across all identified domains. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between professional development and teaching effectiveness, indicating that teachers who actively engage in continuous professional learning tend to exhibit more effective instructional practices. Based on the results, a Teacher Professional Development Enhancement Plan was proposed to strengthen instructional competence and sustain effective teaching practices. The study concludes that continuous, relevant, and well-designed professional development plays a vital role in enhancing teaching effectiveness and improving the quality of instruction in public elementary schools. Keywords: Professional Development, Teaching Effectiveness, Descriptive-Correlational Study, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines