Keywords
challenges
teachers fast learners
education 4.0
descriptive correlational
Philippines
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Abstract
The study aimed to investigate the readiness of teachers of Fast Learning Pupils in implementing Education 4.0 and further examine teachers’ challenges in robotics, the internet of things, digitization, teleconferencing, and automation. The research was made up of a descriptive correlational research design and included seven (7) schools offering Special Education (SPED) classes in Mindanao, Philippines. There were 55 teachers included in the study. The research findings reveal significant differences in the extent of readiness among faculty members in the implementation of Education 4.0 when grouped according to select profile variables. There are also significant differences in the extent of readiness of faculty members along “positive and challenging learning environments”, “professionalism and communication”, “people management,” and “emotional intelligence” when grouped according to sex. There is a relationship between “level of professional and instructional knowledge”, “positive and challenging learning environments”, “complex problem solving”, “coordinating with others”, and “cognitive flexibility” when respondents are grouped according to their present employment status. The study established an association between the implementation of Education 4.0 by the Teachers of Fast Learners and their identified challenges. The study concludes that, generally, the Teachers of Fast Learners in Mindanao are very ready to implement the provisions of Education 4.0 but have been confronted with challenges in robotics, digitization and internet of things, aside from connectivity issues, and diversity of pupils’ needs and interests. It is therefore recommended that the DepEd and the LGU if funds allow, must provide teachers with sophisticated and updated technologies to use in instruction and to be given the training to foster metacognitive learning among students. The concerned agencies must peruse the proposed intervention plan in this study to pave the way for its implementation.References
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