Switching to virtual classes: Exploring teacher readiness under the ‘new normal’

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Technology, Pedagogy and Education

Volume

33

Issue

2

First Page

187

Last Page

199

Publication Date

2024

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 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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Disciplines

Teacher Education and Professional Development

Keywords

Teacher effectiveness; Web-based instruction

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