Perception of Teachers in the Use of Classroom Observation Tool (COT) and their Performance in Times of Pandemic

AUTHOR(S)

Marlyn D. Hamtig

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to evaluates the teachers’ perception in the use of classroom observation Tool (COT) and the performance of teachers in times of pandemic. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational research design for an in-depth analysis of the study, the researcher used survey questionnaire on teachers’ perception on Standardized Classroom Observation Tool (COT) and the result of teacher evaluation using the Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF). Standard Deviation, Weighted Mean and Spearman’s correlations were the statistical tools used. The data revealed a very satisfactory perception of teachers on classroom observation using the classroom observation tool while outstanding performance of teachers along the five ley result areas as reflected on IPCRF-RPMS. Moreover, the data shows a negative correlation between the perceived classroom observation using the classroom observation tool and performance of teachers. Although the correlation is weak, the relationship is significant. Thus, this study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the perceived classroom observation using the classroom observation tool and performance of teachers in the Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF).