Challenges Met and Coping Mechanism of Teachers in the Implementation of Distance Learning

AUTHOR(S)

Shiela B. Makabenta

ABSTRACT

—The study aimed to determine the relationship between the perceived challenges and expressed coping mechanism of teachers in the implementation of distance learning. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational research design for an in-depth analysis of the study, the researcher used the survey on perceived challenges of Raagas (2021) and survey on coping mechanism used by De Villa, et al., (2020) in their study. Standard Deviation, Weighted Mean and Spearman’s rho were the statistical tools used. The data revealed high extent of perceived challenges and good coping mechanism in terms of positive well-being and time management while very good on openness to change, peer mentoring and collaboration. Moreover, this study shows a significant relationship between the perceived challenges and expressed coping mechanism of teachers in terms of openness to change, peer mentoring and collaboration while no significant relationship was found on positive well-being and time management. Though barriers surfaced during the implementation of distance learning, teachers find its ways to overcome it to cope with the challenges of the new normal. These help them meet the demands of the learning modality and being able to perform their duties and responsibilities as facilitators of learning to attain quality education despite this pandemic.