Challenges, Opportunities, and Performance of Elementary Teachers in Times of Pandemic

AUTHOR(S)

Malou S. Raagas

ABSTRACT

It is no secret that education systems here and abroad have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. And while we sometimes hear about the difficulties of parents and students with online and modular learning, teachers often have a fair share of challenges. Teachers must ensure that the quality of learning remains, even with the absence of face-to-face experiences, from planning lesson plans to conducting classes and distributing assignments. This study aimed to determine the significant relationship between the challenges, opportunities, and performance of elementary teachers in times of pandemic. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational research design employing the quantitative data for an in-depth analysis of the study, the researcher used the researcher-made survey questionnaire which determine the extent of challenges and opportunities of elementary teachers in times of pandemic and the Monitoring and Supervision Tool prescribed by DepEd Regional Office (RM No. 466, s. 2020). Simple Percentage, Weighted Mean, and Pearson r were the statistical tools used. The researcher found out that the extent of challenges and opportunities of elementary teachers in times of pandemic is high while their level of performance is very satisfactory. A significant relationship was revealed between the challenges and performance of elementary teachers and opportunities and performance of elementary teachers in times of pandemic. Thus, elementary teachers make every challenge an opportunity to excel in his/her chosen field, become innovative and resilient in dealing with circumstances to improve their performance.