Gatchalian underscores need for stronger teacher education

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday underscored the need for stronger teacher education to improve training and passing rates in licensure examinations for teachers.  In a statement, Gatchalian said he noted the “uneven quality” of teacher education in the Philippines during his meeting with Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) and Dr. Penny A. Bishop,