THE ROOTS:
A glimpse of the SorSU-College of Teacher Education
The College of Teacher Education (CoTEd) of Sorsogon State University stands as a beacon of academic excellence in teacher preparation, consistently demonstrating its commitment to producing highly qualified education professionals who shape the future of learning across the Philippines and beyond.
Academic Programs
CoTEd offers a comprehensive suite of nationally recognized teacher education programs aligned with the Commission on Higher Education’s standards:
Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)
CMO No. 75 s. 2017
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)
CMO No. 74 s. 2017
Bachelor of Physical Education (BPED)
CMO No. 80 s. 2017
Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAED)
CMO No. 82 s. 2017
Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education () – CMO No. 79 s. 2017
Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNED)
CMO No. 77 s. 2017
Accreditation Excellence
CoTEd takes pride in its impressive accreditation achievements through the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP):
BSED: Level IV Phase 1 Accredited
BEED: Level III Re-Accredited
BTVTED: Level III Accredited
BPED/BCAED/BSNED: Level I Accredited
These accreditations reflect the college’s dedication to maintaining high academic standards and continuously improving its educational offerings.
Through the College of Teacher Education, Sorsogon State University (SorSU) has been recognized with the prestigious EQUATE (Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education) Award by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), a testament to its efforts in upholding the highest standards in pre-service teacher education. This recognition underscores the university’s consistent performance in meeting CHED’s rigorous requirements, achieving program accreditation, and excelling in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT).
Moreover, the College of Teacher Education has earned prestigious recognition from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for its consistent excellence in licensure examinations—ranking as the 3rd Best Performing School nationwide in the September 2023 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) at the Elementary Level with an outstanding 97.80% overall performance rating. This tradition of excellence continued in September 2024, when the college secured 7th place among the Best Performing Schools nationwide for the Elementary Level with an impressive 90.91% overall performance rating, further strengthening SorSU’s reputation for producing exceptional education professionals.
Exemplary Board Examination Performance
CoTEd consistently demonstrates exceptional performance in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), significantly outperforming national passing rates:
BEED (Elementary Education)
March 2024: 87.18% overall performance (national passing percentage: 46.67%)
September 2023: 97.80% overall performance (national passing percentage: 47.01%)
March 2023: 91.30% overall performance (national passing percentage: 40.76%)
BSED (Secondary Education)
March 2024: 73.16% overall performance (national passing percentage: 58.78%)
September 2023: 74.88% overall performance (national passing percentage: 56.26%)
The college regularly produces LET topnotchers, further cementing its reputation for academic excellence in teacher education.
Faculty Profile
CoTEd boasts a highly qualified faculty composed of 64 dedicated education professionals:
17 (26.6%) with Doctoral degrees (PhD/EdD)
42 (65.6%) with Master’s degrees
5 (7.8%) with Bachelor’s degrees
The faculty ranks include:
2 Professors
14 Associate Professors
18 Assistant Professors
22 Instructors
Doctoral degrees (PhD/EdD)
Master’s degrees
Bachelor’s degrees
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Instructors
National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) members:
9 Faculty
World Scientists: 6 Faculty
Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) Accreditors: 6 Faculty
Commission on Higher Education-ROV Regional Quality Assessment Team Members: 3 Faculty
Our faculty members bring diverse expertise across specialized teaching areas including English, Filipino, Mathematics, Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, Values Education, Physical Education, Health and Sports, Culture and Arts, Special Needs Education, Technical-Vocational Education, and Early Childhood Education. This comprehensive range of specializations ensures that our teacher education programs provide expert instruction aligned with the requirements of our BSED, BEED, BPED, BCAED, BTVTED, and BSNED offerings.
Distinguished Graduates
CoTEd alumni have distinguished themselves in various leadership roles within the education sector and beyond:
- Schools Division Superintendents
- Education Supervisors
- School Principals
- Teachers-In-Charge and Headteachers
- LET Board Topnotchers
- Academic researchers
- Culture and arts advocates
- Civil service award recipients
Our graduates have also excelled internationally, holding leadership positions in international schools in Thailand and diverse roles such as Deputy Fire Director and university-level administrative positions.
Looking Forward
As the College of Teacher Education continues its journey of excellence, we remain committed to our mission of producing globally competitive education professionals grounded in pedagogical expertise, ethical practice, and innovative teaching methodologies. Through rigorous academic standards, dedicated mentorship, and a passion for educational advancement, the College of Teacher Education will continue shaping the future of education for generations to come.
