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Challenges of Teachers in Learning Modality

This study used a qualitative phenomenological research design to explore the challenges of kindergarten teachers after transitioning from modular distance learning to face-to-face classes. The study was conducted in Sariaya West District of Quezon Province, where modular distance learning was used due to concerns about internet access and lack of devices. The participants were kindergarten teachers selected through purposive sampling who had experience with both modular distance learning and face-to-face classes. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.

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Challenges of Teachers in Learning Modality

This study used a qualitative phenomenological research design to explore the challenges of kindergarten teachers after transitioning from modular distance learning to face-to-face classes. The study was conducted in Sariaya West District of Quezon Province, where modular distance learning was used due to concerns about internet access and lack of devices. The participants were kindergarten teachers selected through purposive sampling who had experience with both modular distance learning and face-to-face classes. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.

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CHAPTER 3

Research Design
This study used a qualitative research design. Busettoe L. et al (2020) described
qualitative research as nature of phenomena and is especially appropriate for answering
questions of why something is (not) observed. This study specifically used the phenomenological
approach in research. According to Neubauer, B. (2019), a phenomenological approach seeks to
describe the essence of a phenomenon by exploring it from the perspective of those who have
experienced it. This is suitable for this study which explores the challenges of kindergarten
teachers after modular distance learning to a 5-day face-to-face classes learning modality.

Research Locale
This study was conducted in the Sariaya West District of Quezon Province. The Sariaya
West District of Quezon Province had chosen the Modular Distance Learning as their learning
modality due several concerns of the parents and students such as poor internet connection and
lack of gadgets.

Participants
The participants of the study were kindergarten teachers who conducted Modular
Learning Modality and face-to-face classes regardless of their demography. Purposive sampling
was used in selecting kindergarten teachers as they have experienced both a modular distance
learning modality and face-to face classes.

Research Instrument
This study used a semi-structured interview questionnaire with five-open ended questions
as used by Robosa, J. et al (2021). The interview questions were validated by three experts in the
field of research instrument and qualitative research approach. The questionnaire was also pilot
tested and refinements were made. After the questionnaire’s validation, (8) kindergarten teachers
of San Roque Elementary School were interviewed.

Data Gathering
This study gathered data through in-depth one-on-one interview with the teacher-
participants. To capture the authentic experiences of the participants, they are encouraged to use
their mother tongue (dialect, Filipino, or English). The participants’ responses were audio-
recorded to capture accurate expressions, annotations, expressions, and pauses. The responses
were transcribed verbatim to avoid uncertainties. To ensure the reliability of the transcribed
responses to English, three licensed English teachers reviewed the translation. To validate the
data gathered, follow-up classroom visitations were made. Field notes on observations were
created. The researcher presented the transcripts to the participants for verification of data for its
truthfulness, accuracy, and credibility.

Statistical Treatment
For the analysis of the qualitative data gathered, the researcher utilized the thematic
analysis phases from Terry, G., Hayfield, N., Clarke, V., & Braun, V. (2017), which consists of
(1) familiarization of the data, (2) generating codes, (3) theme development (4) review themes,
and (5) define themes.

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