Experiences on Flexible Learning Modalities Among Teachers of Professional Education Courses in a State University in the Philippines

Abstract

Objectives and Methods: The study utilized a mixed method using a validated researcher –structured questionnaire which was administered to all teachers handing Professional Education Courses . This research utilized descriptive and phenomenological research designs to describe quantitatively and elicit the authentic responses on the implementation and challenges experienced by the respondents in conducting flexible learning modalities.

Results and Findings. It is confirmed in this study that the teachers handling Professional Education Courses have varied experiences on the implementation of flexible learning modalities. Based on the crafted Flexible Learning Management (FLM) in the university, most of the areas are needing improvement towards a better implementation in time of highly unpredictable scenarios that would tremendously affect the instructional delivery pathways in the future. Blended Learning is the most used modality among the teachers as this becomes more practical to use for them and students. Positive views and Professional Attributes were very significant in the successful implementation of Flexible Teaching –Learning Modalities. Varied challenges were experienced by teachers in the course of implementing flexible learning modalities especially on the lack of institutional digital learning platforms that will be more accessible for them and students to have optimum learning outputs.

Novelty. Viable suggestions to improve the policy contained in the Flexible Learning Management System (FLMS) were centered on Institutionalizing the improvement of IT infrastructure to improve the implementation of flexible learning modalities through Digital Learning Platform.