Experiences of Physical Education Teachers on Students’ Assessment in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
Janice G. No *
Palawan State University, Philippines.
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Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools changed the teaching-learning modality from face-to-face to online. Teachers and students were not allowed to meet inside the physical classroom but in a virtual classroom. With this change, assessments should be conducted and collected online, although physical education courses require more performance tasks. Thus, this phenomenological study aimed to explore the experiences of the Physical Education (PE) Teachers on students’ assessment at Palawan State University amidst the pandemic. The study began in January to April 2022. Colaizzi’s method was employed to transcribe and analyze the data collected from the Seven participants. PE teachers were selected through purposive sampling, two were interviewed individually, and five teachers participated in a focus group discussion. The study found that teachers encountered difficulties focusing on utilizing technology, choosing appropriate assessments, grading and feedbacking, academic dishonesty, and students’ current situation. However, these challenges positively affected the teachers by taking action to address those through continuous learning, collaborating, and considering certain conditions. Therefore, this study recommends an intervention plan to help address the encounters of the PE teachers.
Keywords: Students’ assessment, challenges, coping mechanisms, intervention plan, COVID-19 pandemic, physical education teachers