Challenges Encountered by the Private and Public School Teachers During the Full Implementation of Face-to- Face Classes: Basis for an Intervention Plan Proposal

Abstract

Teachers’ resiliency, tenacity and responsiveness is crucial and of paramount importance. As such, teachers should be proactive- they need to respond, to adapt and to grow amidst the challenges of times. By doing so, their growth is attained thereby ensuring quality teachers in the post new normal and beyond. This study utilized the survey research design and a questionnaire-checklist was utilized to collect data from 119 teachers of Umingan National High School and 16 teachers of Maranatha Christian Academy. Weighted mean, Independent Samples t – test, and Pearson’s r correlation were used to treat the gathered data. The study found out that extent of the challenges encountered is high along with workload and students’ behavior, teaching-learning resources, curriculum implementation and training and support. Further, it was revealed that they had extremely high levels level of resiliency along the stated dimensions. It is concluded that the crafted intervention plan is needed to help them address the challenges encountered. Hence, its implementation is highly recommended