Blended Teaching Modalities Approach: Lived Experiences of Basic Education Teachers in Surigao Del Sur, Philippines
Keywords:
Blended modality, lived experiences, phenomenology, synchronous, asynchronousAbstract
The purpose of this study is to look into the lived experiences of basic education teachers in the new normal. Specifically, it aims to: identify the basic practices of teachers in the implementation of blended teaching modalities; determine the benefits based on teaching experience and; identify factors affecting the modality and point out steps to address the difficulties. This study utilized a phenomenological approach, an FGD was done in an online synchronous setting via Zoom meeting with eight participants. The study revealed that all of them have different views about the benefits of blended learning. The blended modality has been adapted by all participants, and they are considered flexible teachers who have embraced change in the landscape of the new normal of educational system. Education is becoming more accessible and created good relationship with learners and parents, which allows flexibility for both teachers and students. It is recommended to capacitate teachers on the use of ICT and digitization in the preparation of IM’s for this new normal.
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