The Abrupt Shift to Online Learning During the Pandemic: Focus on Teachers’ Experiences and Perspectives
Rizaldy E. Garcia
,
Andres R. Delos Santos
,
Jeremias F. Buraga
The study explored the perspectives and experiences of the participating teachers regarding the sudden switch to online learning during the COVID-19 e.
- Pub. date: April 15, 2023
- Pages: 947-956
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The study explored the perspectives and experiences of the participating teachers regarding the sudden switch to online learning during the COVID-19 epidemic. 159 teachers from four junior high schools in Taguig City, Philippines, provided the data. The study used the quantitative approach to research, specifically it utilized the descriptive method using survey as way to gather data. The data was statistically analyzed using the frequency distribution, percentage formula, mean, and Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. The study's findings show that the respondents' perceptions and experiences during the sudden change to online learning, which was caused by the pandemic that focuses on internet access, digital infrastructure, administrator assistance, and learning environments, are typically similar. Additionally, there were no significant differences found between the participants’ responses and their demographics as to sex, highest educational attainment, years in service and specialization.
Keywords: COVID-19 education, remote learning, shift to online learning, teacher’s experiences, teacher’s perspectives.
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