International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 11 | Page No.: 60-64 Teachers' Preparedness and Challenges in Handling Distance Learning in the New Normal Download PDF Gladys L. Lagura, EdD and Edwin A. Co?ado Abstract: The primary goal of this study is to determine teachers' preparedness and challenges in handling distance learning in the new normal. This determined the level of teachers' preparedness in terms of extent of trainings received and challenges encountered in handling distance learning. The study further examined significant relationship between teachers' preparedness and the extent of the trainings received in handling distance learning in the new normal. Descriptive-correlational analysis utilizing survey technique was employed involving 173 participants from the Department of Education, Bayugan City Division, Caraga Region, Philippines who handled distance education of the school year 2020-2022. The findings have shown that teachers are highly trained. There were also several challenges encountered by the school during the implementation of the distance learning modality. However, result have shown that there is no significant relationship between teachers' preparedness and the extent of training received in handling distance learning. These findings stipulate inputs to offer an enhancement program in relation to distance education.