LEGACY OF SUCCESS: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BEED TOPNOTCHERS

Brian D. Agustin, Jocelyn S. Jimenez, Mark Paul D. Nitafan

Abstract


This study utilized a qualitative phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of BEED topnotchers from Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges in their preparation and success in the Licensure Examination for Teachers. It focused on describing their personal and academic journeys, highlighting the challenges they encountered, the coping strategies they used, and the insights that contributed to their achievement. Through in-depth interviews, five participants shared meaningful narratives that were analyzed and organized into key themes. These included overcoming self-doubt through faith and effective strategies, using expectations as motivation, and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. Their coping mechanisms involved time management, emotional regulation, social support, faith, and consistent study routines. The insights gained emphasized the importance of self-belief, discipline, humility, and inner drive. These findings carry significant implications for teacher education programs. They suggest the need to incorporate not only strong academic preparation but also psychological support, mentoring, and learner-focused review methods. Faculty and administrators are encouraged to develop responsive systems that support both the intellectual and emotional needs of aspiring educators. For future research, broader and more diverse samples, along with long-term and intervention-based studies, are recommended to further explore and enhance licensure exam preparation. Becoming a topnotcher reflects perseverance, faith, and dedication to the teaching profession.


Keywords


BEED topnotchers, licensure examination, lived experiences, coping strategies, success journey

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v13i5.6642

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