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Abstract
This study aimed to determine the level of teachers preparedness as a determinant of the confidence in online teaching in the new normal in Davao del Sur Division. The findings revealed that teachers preparedness in terms of lesson design, subject communication, time management, and technical competence is oftentimes manifested. Teachers somewhat worked hard to prepare themselves for the different domains of online teaching. This is manifested by the confidence they manifested in showing confidence in online teaching since they rated extensive to the majority of the indicators. However, some items in lesson design such as writing measurable learning objectives and designing learning activities that provide students opportunities for interaction as shown in the result that they were less extensive. The teachers believe do not emphasize this in designing their lesson plans. However, practice and retooling them is an option. Moreover, the teachers confidence in terms of hardware and software, internet skills, and communication are extensive. This means that the respondents were able to develop the technical competence of learners. However, in the aspect of communication, teachers need to develop to effectively deliver the curriculum in online teaching in the new normal. DepEd should design programs for reskilling and upskilling teachers in online teaching. Since they are putting their best in providing effective delivery of instruction in the new normal.Keywords: Teachers preparedness, teachers confidence in online teaching
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