Home⇛DAVAO RESEARCH JOURNAL⇛vol. 15 no. 4 (2024)

Future-Proofing Mathematics Education: Challenges From The Pandemic To Coping Mechanisms And Action Planning

Maven Ar S Nuevo | Gemma M Valdez

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study examines the resilience and adaptability of mathematics education during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the challenges faced by teachers and the coping mechanisms they employed during the abrupt transition to new learning modalities in secondary schools in Baganga, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Employing a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach, five respondents participated in in-depth interviews selected through purposive sampling. The research highlights three primary challenges: adapting to new teaching modality; efficiency of learning materials’ distribution and retrieval; and validating students’ learning. To address these challenges, teachers implemented several coping mechanisms, including the contextualization and adaptation of learning materials; adaption of digital platforms and educational apps; and the conduct of home visits. These strategies not only facilitated the continuation of mathematics education under constrained conditions but also offer insights into future-proofing educational practices. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 4, Quality Education , this study underscores the need for strategic action planning to enhance the resilience and flexibility of mathematics education systems, ensuring they are better prepared for any future disruptions.



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