CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, ATTITUDE, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BLENDED LEARNINGIN BASIC EDUCATION IN THE NEW NORMAL

This study was conducted in Baungon Districts 1 and 2 and Talakag District 1. The study utilized correlational and causal research designs. A total of 295 teachers selected at random served as participants. The statistical tools used in the data analyses were frequency and percentage for the demographic profile, the mean and standard deviation to determine the challenges, opportunities, attitudes, and level of implementation of the blended learning modality. Pearson correlation coefficient was utilized to find out the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Multiple Regression Analysis was used to establish which of the independent variable/s singly or in combination influenced the level of implementation. The teaching profession is dominated by female teachers. Technological, instructional, collaboration and assessment and evaluation are significant challenges. Pedagogical principles, flexibility, creativity, time management, and collaboration are substantial opportunities. A high positive attitude of teachers and highly implemented blended learning are in place. The blended learning modality is influenced by sex, teaching experience, technical, collaboration, assessment and evaluation, pedagogical principles, creativity, and attitude.