Abstract:
This study aimed to determine the challenges and opportunities encountered by the public-school teachers in using blended learning towards development of a proposed teacher development program. This study used descriptive research design. The respondents were 50 public school teachers among public secondary schools in the District of Kawit, Cavite and were selected using random sampling. Data were collected using survey questionnaire adopted from Gabatino (2002). Data were analyzed using mean, percentage and rank order. Results revealed that the area of active learning and administration and leadership are the strongest points of the respondents in using blended learning while the respondents are weak in multimedia technology, technological competence and policy enforcement. Meanwhile, self-management, professionalism and ethics, results focus, teamwork, service orientation and innovation considered by all the respondents as opportunities encountered in using blended learning. The study recommended that since the existing problem in using blended learning is the use of technology among the teachers, the school administrators should conduct vigorous and rigid seminars and trainings in the use of technology and online platforms and data system. Also, the school administrators should continue developing the professionalism among the teachers by giving administrative support relative to graduate programs and attending seminars and trainings related to teaching and pedagogy. Teaching an online and modular course requires different methods from the traditional classroom, so it's important that teachers adapt or develop their skills to the online and modular learning environment, to make their materials effective and engaging for learners.
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