Experiences of Junior High School Teachers in Enhancing Students' Social Interaction Skills in Line With the MATATAG Initiatives
Mayra A. Navarra | Elmer Escala
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study aimed to examine the important experiences that
educators have had in improving social skills in the context of the new
normal aligned with MATATAG initiatives. This qualitative
phenomenological case study identified and interviewed fifteen high
school teachers through quota sampling. The data gathered through the
interview was analyzed using thematic analysis. Based on the findings,
saving the three (3) most important resources such as time, money, and
energy, managing their teaching tasks, gaining technological skills,
resolving classroom management issues, and interacting with students
were considered the participant's easiest experiences coping with the
new normal. Part of the findings showed that there was open and honest
communication between educators and students before the pandemic,
and students actively participated in the activities. Students and
teachers interacted less and were distracted during the pandemic;
communication was easy but closed and disrupted; students' physical
interactions were restricted; and social media accounts constituted the
primary means of communication. The participants implemented
interesting, interactive, and individualized activities; allocated time for
learning new technologies; provided feedback; and maximized the use of
technology to foster social contact both between teachers and students
as well as among students.
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