PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY – MINDANAO

The National Center for Teacher Education

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN TEACHING MAPEH

AMIDST PANDEMIC

Tejero, et al.

Bachelor in Physical and Health Education, Philippine Normal University-Mindanao

Poblacion, Prosperidad, Agusan Del Sur

Tejero.@pnu.edu.ph | +639 633 424 350

2022
 PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY – MINDANAO
The National Center for Teacher Education

Abstract

This study determined the challenges and opportunities that MAPEH teachers in Agusan del Sur

National High Sur experienced at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. This study employed the

Qualitative Research design. In data collection, online interviews were used as an instrument in which

the researchers based the draft of the questions on their readings and works of literature relevant to

the topic. The interview was recorded to capture all the participants’ responses. There were six

participants involved in this study. The researchers used the purposive sampling technique in selecting

participants from a specific population. For participants' qualifications, the researchers made these

criteria; must have a degree in BSED with Music, Arts, PE, and Health subject, must be a Licensed

Professional Teacher, must be teaching MAPEH subject in Agusan del Sur National High School, at

least five years in service, and must be a regular teacher in public schools. For the data collection,

Colaizzi’s method is used to analyze the data and extract accurate information. The study revealed that

the MAPEH Teachers in ASNHS were able to share similar experiences due to these new learning

modalities. The participants faced numerous challenges, notably in terms of the various ends of

adjustment required to provide quality education. In conclusion, teaching amidst pandemic are both

challenging and beneficial. The strategies that the teachers applied may assist to an effective teaching-

learning process amidst the pandemic. It is recommended that teachers must analyze various

techniques and strategies that may be applied to this new learning modality in able to provide quality

education.

Keywords: Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, Teaching amidst Pandemic