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Teachers’ Readiness Level on Online Teaching: Embracing Distance Learning Modality

Rowena F. Panol, Dennis G. Caballes, Ariston G. Vasquez

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Online teaching, one of the various distance learning modalities presented by the Department of Education as a response to the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic since face-to-face classes is strictly prohibited, has a definite future in education sector due to the changing educational environment which encourages additional platforms to continue provide school teachers to online teaching. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the readiness level of secondary school teachers on online teaching. Using convenience sampling, a total of 75 teachers in the Schools Division of Palawan were identified to become this research’s respondents. A survey questionnaire was used in data gathering administered through phone calls, texts, and online platforms. Data collected were analyzed using weighted mean, Pearson correlation coefficient, and t-test. Findings revealed that both the teacher’s technical and pedagogical readiness levels on online teaching were determined as approaching readiness. No significant relationship between the teachers’ profile and their pedagogical readiness level of online teaching was observed. However, the relationship between the teachers’ technical readiness level of online teaching and their profile in terms of educational attainment was found to be significant. The results further indicate that there is significant difference between the teachers’ level and pedagogical readiness level.

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Online Teaching, Readiness, Distance Learning Modality

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