Authors : Marife R. Perges

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUL1656

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Abstract : The purpose of the study was to determine what quantitative aspects need further explanation on the performance of out-of-field teachers in terms of; (1) dealing with insecurities and anxieties, (2) lack of content mastery (3) lack of teaching strategies and techniques, (4) be able to shape up progress and (5) coping mechanism. Also, it seeks to determine the level on adaptability in terms of (1) self- awareness, (2) personal management, (3) problem-solving and decision making (4) attitude and (5) knowledge of competencies. Further, to find out the significant relationship between the variables mentioned, and lastly to find out the school program to uplift adaptability among out-of-field teachers. A total of 10 out-of-field teachers of Don Julian Rodriguez Sr. Elementary School, San Roque District, Davao City Division are the respondents were identified through purposive sampling technique. The study utilized explanatory sequential mixed method design. Two methods in collecting the data were utilized, for the quantitative phase the researcher used survey questionnaire in determining level of performance of out- of-field teachers and adaptability. Furthermore, in the qualitative phase the researcher used in-depth interview in gathering the data to identify what school program should develop to uplift adaptability among out-of-field teachers. On the quantitative analysis, there is a significant difference between the performance of out-of-field teachers and adaptability. In addition, the quantitative findings were follow-up by the qualitative findings. Thus, it was found that the school program to uplift adaptability among out- of-field teachers revealed four major themes namely: (1) self-learning, (2) continuing professional development, (3) peer mentoring and (4) openness and acceptance.

Keywords : Out-of-Field Teachers, Adaptability, Explanatory Sequential.

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