Online In-Service Training for Teachers in a New Pedagogical Setting

Marlon  Jala,

Online In-Service Training for Teachers in a New Pedagogical Setting

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine the teachers’ and administrators’ assessment of implementing Online INSET in the context of program planning, attainment of objectives, delivery of program content, trainees’ learning, trainers’ conduct of sessions, provision of support materials, program management team, and venue and accommodation. Additionally, it presents the challenges encountered in terms of resources, teachers’ readiness and participation, content, and speakers’ competence. It also reflects the significant relationship between the level of implementation and the degree of evidence on challenges encountered. Results revealed that on implementation of Online INSET in the context of program planning, attainment of objectives, delivery of program content, trainees’ learning, trainers’ conduct of sessions, provision of support materials, program management team, and venue and accommodation, the teachers and administrators assessed as “Highly Implemented”. On the challenges encountered in terms of resources, teachers’ readiness and participation, content and speakers’ competence, the teachers and administrators have assessed them as “Slightly Evident." However, unstable internet connection, electric power interruption, and passive engagement are assessed by the respondents as “Evident”. Finally, it was found out that there is no significant relationship between level of implementation and degree of evidence on challenges encountered on online INSET.Based on the findings and conclusions, it is recommended that: online INSET facilitators or trainees should plan and innovate activities during sessions as to encourage active participation among trainees; the program management team must communicate with the electric power supplier as to the schedules of having online INSET to avoid electric power interruption during sessions; school administrators must plan and provide venues where strong internet connectivity is evident for the trainees to have a smooth conduct of INSET and to ensure effective learning; and trainees’ allowance for internet connectivity should be part of the MOOE budget as to provide stable internet connectivity.