scholarly journals Practices of Filipino Public High School Teachers on Digital Teaching and Learning Technologies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Basis for Learning Action Cell Sessions

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 707-722
Author(s):  
Babylyn Javier ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mission Statement ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Public High School ◽  
School Teachers

Purpose–With industry 4.0 revolutionizing the digitally renowned teaching and learning societies, this research study aims to uncover the practices of public high school teachers on digital teaching and learning technologies during the COVID-19pandemic. Method–This descriptive-correlational study surveyed 34 consented Filipino teacher-participants of a public high school system in the Buguey District, Northern Philippines. Validated responses extracted thru Google forms administered in 30 days were described using frequency counts and percentages. Perceived practices were correlated with teacher-participants' profiles, while qualitative key informant interviews disclosed best practices, challenges, and problems along with the use of digital technologies for teaching and learning.Results–Findings revealed rare practices on the use of digital technologies to teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic among teachers which are mostly on early to middle age brackets, dominantly female, completed their equivalent Masters' degree, holding teacher 2 or 3 ranks, and permanently teaching in 6 to 10 years now. Practices of teachers in the use of digital teaching and learning tools are somewhatevident, eager to practice and acknowledging the benefits of using the digital tools and radiating best practices in the workplace. Despite some technical issues that are beyond control, having internet at home necessitates the teacher's role to enhance teaching and learning while maximizing the potential of varied tools.Conclusion–With the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd)has indeed necessitated teachers to be innovative in class towards achieving its vision-mission statement by integrating into the curriculum and instruction the use of digital teaching and learning tools.Recommendations–It is recommended that DepEd must continually upscale its technological competencies with the implementation of the proposedlearning action cell sessions.Research Implications–The relevant research findings provided insights for school administrators for implementing training sessions for teachers to be technologically pandemic-responsive.Practical Implications–The results of the study provided inputs for teachers to be adaptive to utilizing digital tools for teaching not only in time of a pandemic.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP AND WORK MOTIVATION ON THE COMMITMENT OF BANDA ACEH STATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-69
Author(s):  
Akmaluddin Akmaluddin ◽  
Basri Basri ◽  
Mardhatillah Mardhatillah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Teacher Commitment ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Banda Aceh

This study aims to determine: (1) the influence of leadership on motivation, (2) the influence of leadership on teacher commitment, (3) the effect of motivation on teacher commitment. Influence The study population was all public high school teachers in Banda Aceh City with a total sample of 252 people taken by proportional random sampling, and the data were analyzed using path analysis after calculating the correlation of all research variables in the form of a matrix. The research findings show that the commitment of public high school teachers in Banda Aceh City is directly influenced by the principal's leadership and teacher work motivation. Based on hypothesis testing, it can be concluded: (1) there is a direct influence of leadership on teacher commitment, (2) there is a direct influence of principal's leadership on teacher commitment, (3) there is a direct influence of work motivation on teacher commitment. Suggestions that can be concluded in this study are: (1) the provincial government of Aceh is authorized to produce policies in accordance with the findings in this study (2) for the head of the Aceh education office to improve the quality of policy professionalism directed at the quality of school principals and teacher commitment (3) for school principals to be able to take into account in forming teacher organizational commitment to their schools (4) for teachers to be able to make reference in carrying out their duties as teachers.

scholarly journals POLYMERS IN COMPULSORY SECONDARY EDUCATION AND HIGH SCHOOL IN SPAIN: ANALYSIS OF TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHER'S OPINION

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
Ángel SERRANO-AROCA ◽  
Joan Josep SOLAZ-PORTOLÉS
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

Even though the study of polymers is included in the school secondary curriculum in Spain, all the signs are that this topic is not being adequately addressed in the classroom. For this reason, this paper focuses on two key factors for polymers teaching and learning at secondary level: teachers and textbooks. A qualitative methodology, based on semi-structured interviews and a content analysis of textbooks, has been used. Six High School teachers have participated in this research. Attempts have been made to find out teachers' opinion about introducing contents of polymers in the classroom by means of semi-structured interviews. The content analysis of textbooks used in many schools of Spain has been carried out through the application of a assessment questionnaire. The results obtained as regards the polymers suggest that: a) Teachers provide only a limited amount of time for this topic in the curriculum; b) Textbooks do not include a large part of basic contents; and c) The low level of knowledge of students is justified by a) and b).

scholarly journals Assessment of high school teachers on their digital competences

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Sara Dias-Trindade ◽  
José António Moreira
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Competence Level ◽  
New Challenges

Digital Technologies’ potential has brought new challenges to teachers, making it essential to acquire digital competences that will allow them to effectively use those technologies. The aim of this research is to assess the Portuguese high school teachers’ digital competence level. The quantitative methodology used emphasises the teachers’ perception of their digital competences in three focal dimensions: teachers’ professional and pedagogic competences and learners’ competences. The findings show that teachers’ digital competence level is moderate; the dimensions with the lowest values are “teachers’ pedagogic competences” and “learners’ competences”. Subdimensions Assessment, Empowering Learners and Facilitating Learners’ Digital Competence are the weakest.

QUALITY OF MAKING LESSON PLANS BY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SIAK REGENCY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulhafizh Zulhafizh
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Research Findings

This study aimed to find out and toanalyze quality of lesson plans by senior high schoolteachers in Siak Regency. The lesson plans designed by teachers of the schools function as aguideline for them to run teaching and learning process at schools. It is a descriptive research. Dataof this study were collected through an instrument filled out by 142 respondents. They were seniorhigh school teachers in Siak regency. Data analysis was presented through descriptive statistics.The research findings revealed that quality of making lesson plans of senior high school teachers inSiak regency belong to the very high category (4.304 or 86.10%). The lesson plans aimed to matchteaching material with predetermined competencies, allocate time effectivelyand efficiently, decidemedia/tools as well as teaching materials, describe learning objectives and in detail, decideassessment techniques in accordance with the demands of the curriculum, organize teachingmaterials based on sequences and groups, decide appropriate teaching methods, design learningprocedures in accordance with competencies required, and decide appropriate references(textbooks, modules, computer program and so forth) to be used. These findings show that makinga lesson plan requires creativity and pedagogical skills. Creativity andmotivation lead to positiveaction in presenting quality, realistic, and concrete lesson plans

Problem Solving Within the Mathematics Classroom: Challenges and Recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Avalloy McCarthy-Curvin ◽  
Camella Buddo ◽  
Lois George
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Is Implementation ◽  
Professional Development For Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

This research (the second part of a 2-part study) sought to investigate selected high school teachers’ knowledge and use of a problem solving approach to mathematics teaching and learning. It also examined the challenges that they experienced in implementing this pedagogical approach. A survey research design was used for this research whereby data were collected using a questionnaire with closed- and open-ended items. Thirty-one high school teachers from Jamaica participated in the study. The findings indicated that the teachers generally used a problem solving approach during instruction very regularly and felt extremely competent when using the approach. Some of the most frequently reported challenges included students’ lack of interest and tenacity in solving problems; teachers’ heavy workload; and the time consuming nature of the approach. One key recommendation to address the challenges raised is implementation of professional development for teachers to guide them in effectively incorporating problem solving as a teaching/learning approach in the mathematics classroom.

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