Abstract
Online Learning and Modular Learning Modalities are being utilized by the Department of Education to continue the learning process during COVID -19 pandemic. The study has employed Mixed method to determine the problems and challenges of both public and private school teachers in utilizing online and modular learning modality. Interviews revealed that each sector has a problem in internet connectivity. Specifically, public school teachers are being challenged by the scarce resources of the students and unresponsive parents. Private school teachers are being challenged by the lack of training on the different online platforms for online teaching and learning process and assessment of learning this new normal. U- Test revealed that the challenges experienced by public and private school teachers in delivering distance learning are essentially the same. Moreover, it can be said that the type of school where a teacher works has no bearing with the challenges that he or she may encounter.
Highlights
The Philippine education system is currently adapting to the latest blended learning model, which is being introduced throughout the world
Some public-school teachers find it difficult to use the new modalities of teaching because of the following reasons: poor internet connection of both teachers and students, parents’ financial status, unresponsive students and parents, coping mechanism of students in terms of modular modalities and the lack of students’ resources, gadgets that can be used for online learning
Private school teachers expressed concerns about poor internet connection of both students and teachers, technical problems in using online application that can be utilized in online teaching and learning, and they expressed concerns about assessing the activities of the learners
Summary
The Philippine education system is currently adapting to the latest blended learning model, which is being introduced throughout the world. 2. PROBLEM AND RESEARCH QUESTION The major problem of the study sought answers on “How do problems of teachers both private and public schools in using new modalities be catered? What problems do teachers both private and public schools encounter while teaching using new modalities? The researchers utilized questionnaire with self-made questions for survey via online interview to learn the different challenges and problems encountered by public and private school teachers in using different modalities of teaching this new normal. “Learners have a hard time coping up with modular 4.“Proper guidance from parents, continuous instruction, creating a large gap on student learning.” communication between the parents and teachers.”
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