CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF TEACHERS IN MODULAR DISTANCE TEACHING: BASES FOR AN ACTION PLAN

Author Name: 1. Charmin Rhoda Cabanban Tomelden

Volume/Issue: 04/05

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2023-76654131/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Longos Integrated School, Cabangan District, Schools Division of Zambales, Philippines.

ABSTRACT

The research conducted a comprehensive assessment of 145 teachers engaged in modular distance teaching in Cabangan, Zambales this school year 2022-2023. The aim was to identify the challenges they faced and the potential opportunities for enhancing their teaching methods. The study employed a descriptive-correlation approach and collected data through a custom-designed questionnaire. The majority of respondents fell within the 30 to 39 age group, were predominantly female, held Teacher I positions, possessed Master of Arts units, and had less than five years of service. In terms of challenges, the teacher-respondents found parental support and school program implementation moderately demanding, while teaching students, improving their skills, and receiving support from administrators were deemed highly challenging. Regarding opportunities, there was moderate potential for adopting new teaching approaches, sharing pedagogical techniques, transitioning to blended learning, and involving parents as facilitators of learning. However, there was a high potential for collaborative teamwork among teachers. The research found a weak positive but statistically insignificant correlation between teacher profiles (age, position, tenure, and educational attainment) and their challenges in modular distance teaching. Similarly, there was a weak, non-significant positive correlation between teacher profiles (age, position, tenure) and their opportunities in this teaching method. However, there was a weak, non-significant negative correlation between the highest educational attainment and opportunities in modular distance teaching. Consequently, the proposed action plan to enhance teachers' modular distance teaching should be implemented.

Key words: Challenges, Opportunities, Teachers, Modular Distance, Teaching.