School Climate and Work from Home Challenges of Teachers during the COVID 19 Pandemic in Secondary Schools in the Division of Zambales, Philippines
Alvin M. Mandapat
Sta. Cruz South High School, Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines.
Elizabeth N. Farin *
President Ramon Magsaysay State University, Iba, Zambales, Philippines.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This research aimed to determine the school climate and work from home challenges among Secondary School teachers in selected secondary schools in Schools Division Zambales. The study made use of descriptive research design with the aid of questionnaires as the main instrument in gathering the data. The respondents were the two hundred eighty public secondary school teachers in selected secondary schools in Schools Division of Zambales. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis and statistical treatment of data. The findings of the study indicate that under pandemic, the school climate such as school and community engagement, teacher connections, structure of learning, physical environment, student peer relations and parental involvement and work from home were found challenging. On the other hand, the work from home arrangements which include job related items and work responsibilities, professional development and promotional opportunities, recognition and work achievement, organizational policy and administration and technical supervision, working relations and compensation benefits, and physical working conditions and health issues were also found challenging. Significant differences were found on the challenges on school climate and work from home arrangements.
Keywords: School climate, work from home, challenges, instructional techniques, learning mode