International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 9 | Page No.: 457-471
Unfolding Chapter: A Mixed-Method Research of Elementary Teacher's Classroom Management via Online Kumustahan Download PDF
Regina G. Mungcal, Jolina G. Cerbito, Karylle N. Dela Pe?a , Shane T. Julian, Karen J. Talavera, Alberto G. Gamboa, EdD

Abstract:
The study aimed to investigate the common challenges met by elementary teachers in an online kumustahan set-up and determine the possible solutions offered by the elementary teachers. The researchers will employ a mixed method approach specifically the explanatory sequential design which has two phases in collecting the data. The first phase are questionnaires while in the second phase is the semi-structured interview. Respondents of this study are the selected intermediate elementary teachers. Respondents came from selected Elementary Schools in the Arayat West District of Pampanga Schools Division, DepEd, from various schools in Pampanga. The research study used the purposive sampling technique. Findings show the common challenges were evaluated based on the teachers-participants responses about the difficulties in implementing the online kumustahan, such as difficulties in subjects, students' participation, way of questioning, as well as connectivity under the unavailability of gadgets for both students and teachers. While the participants also offered a possible solution on how to overcome these challenges such as the teachers must have a proper coordination with parents, make an alternative way, local government shall provide online materials in elementary school, and mandatory face to face classes.