Post-Pandemic Aspirations of Filipino Elementary School Teachers

Abstract

The study aims to capture the post-pandemic aspirations of Filipino elementary school teachers. All 27 participants have experienced handling modular, online and blended distance teaching for two years, since 2020. The participants answered a validated set of open-ended questions to provide answers to established research questions. When asked to describe their pandemic teaching experiences, the participants generally described it to be challenging owing to various concerns such as modalities and strategies. With the continuous technological advancements and drastic changes brought about by the COVID-A pandemic, all teacher respondents expressed their desire to be at pace with the challenges and changes in the educational landscapes. For their aspirations, the following themes emerged: technological skills, professional growth and development, and maintaining a positive outlook.