Working Environment, Program Satisfaction, And Protection of Pre-Service Teachers

This study assessed the working environment, program satisfaction, and protection of pre-service teachers of Philippine Normal University Visayas. A descriptive-correlational research method was used. A total of 203 pre-service teachers officially enrolled for off-campus for AY 2024-2025 to answer the questionnaire; only 180 responses were received. Data had been analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study revealed that the working environment and program satisfaction of pre-service teachers were very high. The result for program satisfaction and protection of pre-service teachers is at satisfied level. A better working environment leads to higher satisfaction and productivity. Furthermore, the study revealed a significant correlation between working environment and program satisfaction. There was a significant correlation between the protection of pre-service teachers and the working environment, protection of pre-service teachers and program satisfaction. When the protection of pre-service teachers was strengthened and prioritized, satisfaction was higher. The study suggests that the protection of pre-service teachers can be addressed. Internships are the foundation of talent development, and only by enhancing the protection of pre-service teachers’ motivation and the internship experience be improved, ultimately enhancing the quality of pre-service teacher development. Based on the findings, an Enhancement Program was recommended to improve the working environment, program satisfaction and protection of pre-service teachers.