TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON CATCH-UP FRIDAYS

Abstract

The coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 was caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, which has spread like wildfire. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of students to stay indoors and adapt to the new normal of remote learning at home, which has led to an increase in the popularity of online learning. In order to address the learning deficits in basic education caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, who also holds the position of Education Secretary, led DepEd in adopting the National Learning Recovery Plan (NLRP). This study aimed to analyze the teacher’s perception of the Department of Education Adoption of the National Learning Recovery Program, “Catch-Up Fridays”.In this paper, the researcher used a descriptive quantitative analysis approach. A self-made close-ended survey validated by the expert, with 20 questions featuring Likert-scale. The close-ended survey answered the research question: How do teachers perceive the Catch-Up Fridays in terms of Program Effectiveness, Program Structure and Organization, Teaching Methods and Individualization. In summary, the slightly lower average score in teachers’ confidence to adapt their pedagogical strategies highlights the need for additional support in personalized teaching. By enhancing teacher training and resources for individualized instruction, especially in the context of Catch-Up Fridays under the National Learning Recovery Program, schools can better address diverse student needs and promote academic progress, ensuring targeted interventions and closing learning gaps.