Protecting Philippine Dance Traditions via Education of Tomorrow's Pedagogues: The Role of Individual Interest and School Engagement

One of the primary purposes higher education is to shape future educators into preservationists Philippines’ intangible cultural heritage, such as folk dances. As a result, it critical evaluate students’ individual interests in Philippine traditional dances well their school engagement. This guarantees that knowledge adequately transmitted for these fulfill role strengthening country’s national identity. In this regard, purpose research examine differences between gender, age groups, and school/campus terms interest More importantly, its goal was investigate relationship on After collecting data from 408 undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor Physical Education at three Higher Institutions offer program Philippines, determined there no substantial variance group, school/campus. Surprisingly, significant difference engagement among schools/campuses. Most strong positive link observed. Finally, interest, along with factors, has direct influence dimensions. examination effectively train agents safeguarding yielded recommendations direction proposals enhancing engagement, teacher professional development.