PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON ONLINE TEACHING PREPARATION IN A STATE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The effect of COVID-19 on various industries around the world cannot be
overemphasized. Not only the government and industry in the Philippines are working
hard to find solutions to long-term problems, but also the education sector, which has
undergone unmatched disruptions at every level of education in the modern time. The
research aimed to assess the perception of Preservice Teachers and Readiness on
Online Teaching Preparation. A descriptive-correlational study was used. It was
participated by 38 preservice teachers of University of Science & Technology of
Southern Philippines. To answer the problem stated for this study, the form used was a
researcher-made questionnaires in which were floated via google form to ensure the
safety of the participants on this pandemic. The analytical design used consisted of the
following: statistical procedures such as chi-square, hypothesis testing, correlation,
frequency distribution, averages, standard deviation and percentages.
With all the variables taken, the results showed that there was a significant relationship
in both demographic profile to readiness and preservice teachers’ perception to the
readiness of online teaching. Preservice teachers' ability to deploy 21st century skills in
an online environment depends largely on their experience, knowledge, skills, and
attitude toward these skills. Cooperating and supervising teachers as facilitators of
educational reform, need to be proactive in advancing Preservice teachers’ preparation
towards online teaching. As the data confirmed that the preservice teachers manifested
an approaching readiness towards to technological and experiences. However, a need to
strengthen the alignment of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment between and among
preservice teachers.