Raising Education: A Professional Development Journey in the Philippines through SIKAP

Claire Frances Barahan

doi:10.62596/eir.n03vvq44

Authors

Claire Frances C. Barahan, PhD School of Management & Entrepreneurship, Biliran Province State University, Naval, Biliran 6560, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/eir.n03vvq44

Keywords:

Professional Development, SIKAP, Higher Education

Abstract

This paper highlights the transformative role of the Staff and Instructor’s Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) in strengthening professional development among educators in the Philippines. By removing financial barriers, SIKAP empowers faculty to pursue advanced degrees, refine pedagogical practices, and engage with global educational standards. Grounded in human capital theory, the program illustrates how strategic investment in faculty development fosters institutional growth, educational excellence, and national socio-economic progress.

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