Navigating Strategies in Teaching Science in the New Normal: Input to Pre-Service Teachers

Abstract

Teachers face new challenges and perspectives with the new teaching modality. This study aimed to identify science teachers' difficulties, coping mechanisms and suggested teaching strategies using online learning modalities in the new normal. The study participants were ten (10) in-service public Junior High school science teachers who were purposely selected. Data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire in the google form, and virtual focused group discussion using Colaizzi's method of data analysis. Results revealed the following difficulties: unstable internet connection and hands-on activities and experiments. Coping mechanisms include technology resource enhancement preparing pre-recorded discussion and activities. In addition, in-service teachers suggested using interactive science games and innovative approaches in teaching science.