Abstract:
This qualitative study primarily aims to understand the perceptions and experiences of fellow junior high school teachers regarding the conduct of class observation this School Year 2020-2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic by identifying the (1) the notable perceptions of junior high school teachers on the importance of the conduct of classroom observation this pandemic period?; (2) their notable experiences in the actual delivery of their lesson during the observation period; and (3) their ways of coping up with the expectations of class observation this pandemic period. A phenomenological research design is utilized through a friendly interview with 15 teachers as informants of the study. Transcripts of the interview were processed using the seven-stage Colaizzi's Method of processing qualitative data. Results of the study revealed three emergent themes, which are A Requirement for Compliance, Connection Driven Performance, and Unlimited Power. Accordingly, teachers' perceptions on the importance of class observation have to sides, which are (1) for the improvement of teachers' competence in the service and (2) for the compliance of the policy guidelines despite the several adjustments in the field. Regarding teachers' notable experiences during class observation, informants stated that stable connection, both internet signal and connection among fellow teachers, are very important, with mastery of the subject matter as the most essential factor for a successful delivery of the lesson. To cope up with the expectations of classroom observation this pandemic period, unlimited diligence serves as the informants' weapon in facing the unlimited teaching-related tasks. With the findings and conclusions presented, the study recommends instructional leaders and teachers to collaboratively harmonize and strategize initiatives relative to class observation to streamline the tasks to be accomplished for the benefits of both parties.
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