Limited Face-To-Face Classes: From the Narratives of Elementary Teachers
Kharen Rose Lusanta | Maedel Joy Ventura-Escote
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study explored the different views of the teachers on the downside of limited face to face
classes. Phenomenological design was used to investigate the different experiences, challenges,
coping mechanism, and insights of the teachers in limited face-to-face classes. The participants were
the Ten Teachers of Veruela Central Elementary School, Poblacion, Veruela, Agusan del Sur., who
were selected through purposive sampling technique in academic year 2021-2022. To ensure ethical
standards in data gathering, informed consent was accomplished. The participants answered the
questions through the conduct of a face-to-face in-depth interview. Findings revealed that the views
of the downside in limited face-to-face classes in Veruela Agusan del Sur intended to respond the
unique experiences, challenges and coping skill of the teachers. The pandemic has served as a
challenge to both academic and personal conditions of Elementary educators during the restrictions of
COVID 19, which has strengthened the capacity of both students and teachers to deal with the
situation as well as the higher authorities. As we begin with the new normal system in education,
combining the different approaches in learning modalities diversified the impact on how to continue
educations amidst pandemic. Showcasing different learning activities gives students the ability to
explore at their own pace with guidance to fill in the learning loss.
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