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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MAPEH TEACHERS' LIVED EXPERIENCES, DIFFICULTIES AND COPING MECHANISM IN TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN DISTANCE LEARNING

Volume: 126  ,  Issue: 1 , June    Published Date: 10 June 2023
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 378  ,  Download: 238 , Pages: 444 - 460    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1001261620224985

Authors

# Author Name
1 ERIC M. REYES
2 DENNIS N. DARAN
3 AILEEN M. DARAN

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant shift in the educational system of the Philippines, with most schools being forced to conduct remote learning, including physical education (PE). This shift has exposed the inequality in the public school system, with some students unable to access the necessary resources for online learning. The government has implemented the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) to address the challenges brought about by the pandemic. The plan includes multiple learning delivery modalities and aims to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of learners and teachers. The shift to online learning has been challenging for both teachers and students, but academic institutions are quickly adopting new forms of teaching pedagogy. The Philippines is one of the worlds most badly affected nations by the pandemic, and despite the governments efforts, the number of infected persons continues to rise.   The study investigates the experiences of Junior High School Teachers in teaching Physical Education during distance learning. The study aims to answer three main questions related to the difficulties and challenges faced by the participants during online class teaching, the utilization of tools during online/modular classes, and how physical education teachers cope with the problems encountered. This investigation used qualitative research design. Among the several types for conducting qualitative research, the researcher considered phenomenological study with transcendental phenomenology as a methodological approach.   The phenomenology was used to define the organizational patterns of experiences gathered to develop a greater comprehension of any certain phenomenon (Cigdemoglu, et.al, 2011). The study included qualitative research methodologies. To quantify and characterize the severity or level of previously reported issues with teaching MAPEH, the researcher used the descriptive research approach in this study in a remote learning as experienced by the participants. The researcher conducted an informal interview and observation on the participants who were employed as teachers in junior high school in the Division of Sta. Rosa City. All MAPEH Teachers (both major and non-majors) served as the respondents of the study.   The study found that physical education teachers encountered difficulties in distance learning, such as technological issues, lack of equipment, and challenges in assessing students performance remotely. However, they have adopted new strategies and utilized various online tools to overcome these challenges, such as Google Meet and interactive whiteboards. Teachers also employ different strategies such as localization, differentiated learning, and prioritizing student engagement to enhance the learning process. Teachers seek technical support, engage in self-care, and reflect on their experiences to manage the challenges of distance teaching.   Provide specialized training and resources to physical education teachers to effectively deliver instruction in an online environment. Experiment with new electronic tools and platforms and assess their efficacy to improve student engagement and the learning process. Create engaging and tailored online lessons that prioritize student involvement, connect, and communicate with students through various channels, and continuously reflect on and improve teaching strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.