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ABSTRACT
The recent global pandemic necessitated a shift which compelled educators to embrace online modalities. The authors examined the preparedness of teachers for this transition in three key domains: material readiness, home environment readiness and psychological disposition readiness. Survey data, gathered from 219 Filipino educators via an online questionnaire, revealed noteworthy insights. Most respondents registered a lack of confidence in internet connectivity and admitted not having household surroundings conducive to work-from-home arrangements. Despite some educators expressing readiness for online instruction, a prevalent theme emerged wherein a majority demonstrated unwillingness to assume the role of ‘digital teachers’. This study posits that while transitioning to non-traditional spaces like the online platform is imperative in times of global pandemic, being mindful of the myriad of readiness issues faced by educators is equally important to ensure a truly meaningful and effective online teaching experience.
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Zaldy C. Collado
Zaldy C. Collado has a PhD in sociology and is currently serving as a faculty member in the De la Salle University – Manila under the Department of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, and a researcher in the Social Development Research Center in the same university.
Floraime O. Pantaleta
Floraime O. Pantaleta currently teaches Creative Writing, Literature and Language courses at the College of Liberal Arts, Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga City. Her research interests are Postcolonial Eco- Criticism, Translation and Chavacano. She holds a degree in Literature and Linguistics from the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT).
Myra D. Landagan
Myra D. Landagan is a faculty member of Far Eastern University – Manila. She was a former Chairperson of Department of Psychology – College of Arts and Sciences at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa. At present, she is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at University of Santo Tomas.
Angeli Ann S. Rescober
Angeli Ann S. Rescober is a full-time faculty member of the College of Pharmacy, Adamson University, Philippines. She is a Registered Pharmacist and a©Licenced Professional Teacher. She obtained her Master of Science in Pharmacy in Centro Escolar University – Manila, Philippines. Her research interests include social pharmacy and product development of natural products.
Grace D. Baral
Grace D. Baral is a full-time faculty member of Adamson University where she served as Chairperson of its Department of Social Sciences for one year. She finished her Master’s Degree in Public Management from UP Manila and Juris Doctor from Adamson University.
Mark Godwin B. Villareal
Mark Godwin B. Villareal is a native of Iriga City, Camarines Sur. He has a Master’s degree in Sociology from University of the Philippines – Diliman and Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from University of Santo Tomas – Manila. He is currently the HUMSS Strand Coordinator for SHS in Adamson University. His research interests are in the field of Ageing, Institutionalism, Sociology of Sports and Education.
Dionimar B. Banaria
Dionimar B. Banaria is a Senior High School and a post-graduate research instructor at Pasig Catholic College. He is a part-time professor from the College of Education at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig. He is a©Licenced Professional Teacher and a graduate of Master of Education Major in Educational Management and a candidate for Master of Arts in Technical English in Marikina Polytechnic College.
Carlo P. Cortez
Carlo P. Cortez finished his Master of Science in Mathematics degree at Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology – Manila, Philippines. Currently, he is the Assistant Principal of the Senior High School Department of STI College-Global City in Taguig City, Philippines.