This study examines the the level of competency skills, challenges and opportunities faced by the Generation Z Learners in the context of Sultan Kudarat State University- College of Teacher Education. Employing a quantitative research design with a descriptive and correlational non-experimental approach with a complete enumeration technique, both adapted-modified and research-made survey questionnaires involving a total of 438 respondents. The findings revealed that although all competencies garnered a High mean score, critical thinking skills emerged as the lowest among the various competencies assessed, this emphasize the need for integration of different teaching pedagogies to enhance the critical thinking Skills of the Learners . However, the study identifies mental health issues and cultural disconnectedness as the primary challenges faced by the Gen Z Learners, On the other hand, the research also highlights the opportunity for enhancing learning experiences through increased access to digital Education. The study also found no significant relationship between students' competency skills and challenges and a low positive relationship between students’ competency skills and opportunities. Furthermore, the results serve as a foundation for developing a culture- based extension program aimed at addressing the unique needs of Generation Z Learners in Teacher Education.
Mary Grace Gallego (Tue,) studied this question.