CHALLENGES FACED BY INSTRUCTORS AGED 50s AND BEYOND IN THE NEW NORMAL

Author Name: 1. Arnold d. Lumanlan 2. Ruby T.Galang 3. Michael Angelo F. Bacani 4. Joan N. Puebla 5. Maricel S. Supan

Volume/Issue: 02/12

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2022-29424513/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Don Honorio University, Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines

ABSTRACT

In the onset of pandemic, higher education institutions adapted the new normal set-up, implementing the virtual classes thus, the most affected are instructors 50’s and beyond. This study explored the challenges faced by 10 participants, made used of phenomonological research design and purposive sampling for the participants. Thematic analysis was employed in the intrepretation of data. Results revealed that health concern , ICT skills, technical assistance , and poor internet conncetivity were the challenges met in the new normal set-up. Recommendations such as more webinar workshop regarding technology skills should be designed for older instrcutors 50’s and beyond.

Key words: 50’s and beyond, ICT skills, internet connectivity,