Research Article

Teachers’ Realizations, Challenges, and Coping Strategies on the Sudden Shift to Online Teaching during Pandemic

Authors

  • Cailvin Reyes Don Honorio Ventura State University, Philippines

Abstract

 

The covid 19 pandemic has greatly affected the whole world including the education spectrum. In this study, the researcher described the realizations, challenges, and coping strategies of teachers on the sudden shift of classes to online teaching during the pandemic. It also aimed to propose an assistance program to improve the experience of teachers in online teaching. It was conducted using a qualitative phenomenological research design where the researcher interviewed 8 college instructors in an extension campus using a validated interview guide. The following themes emerged in view of their realizations on the sudden shift to online teaching: Realizations on the Use of Technology, Realizations on the Effectiveness of Online Teaching, Realizations on the Teachers’ and Students’ Safety.The following themes were unveiled in view of their challenges on the sudden shift to online teaching: Technological Challenges, Students’ Concerns, Work From Home Set Up. The following themes were disclosed in view of their coping strategies on the sudden shift to online teaching: Provision of Consideration for Students and Study for Instruction. The following themes sprouted in view of the Proposed Assistance Program on the sudden shift to online teaching: Technical Assistance and Teachers’ Welfare.

Article information

Journal

British Journal of Teacher Education and Pedagogy

Volume (Issue)

1 (1)

Pages

01-13

Published

2022-02-07

How to Cite

Reyes, C. (2022). Teachers’ Realizations, Challenges, and Coping Strategies on the Sudden Shift to Online Teaching during Pandemic. British Journal of Teacher Education and Pedagogy, 1(1), 01–13. https://doi.org/10.32996/bjtep.2022.1.1.1

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Keywords:

Online Teaching, Assistance Program, Pandemic, Challenges, Coping Strategies