Research Article

Experiences of Parents and Teachers on Kindergarten Pupils’ Readiness in the New Normal

Majalla C. Abriol
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
* Corresponding author
Ma Sheila L. Alapoop
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Lailani P. Margallo
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Rosein A. Ancheta Jr.
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Rebecca D. Manalastas
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Ramil P. Manguilimotan
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Reylan G. Capuno
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Raymond C. Espina
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Jonathan O. Etcuban
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Veronica O. Calasang
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
Gengen G. Padillo
Cebu Technological University, Philippines.
DOI icon 10.24018/ejedu.2022.3.4.424

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Submitted 2022-07-27
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This study built into the parents' and teachers' experiences regarding the Kindergarten learners' readiness in the New Normal in the identified Kindergarten schools in Tacloban City during School Year 2020-2021. Using the descriptive phenomenology design, 10 Kindergarten teachers and 10 parents of Kindergarten learners served as respondents. The interview questionnaire served as the main instrument. Data obtained were transcribed, coded, and analyzed to determine the emerging themes and essence of the study. The results revealed that parents’ and teachers’ experiences regarding the Kindergarten learners' readiness in the new normal were teaching and learning related. They view Kindergarten learners as unprepared to enter Kindergarten education in the new educational landscape because they have not mastered the basic literacy skills as preschoolers and still have separation anxiety. Teachers have experienced exhausting all efforts to meet ideal instruction and reinforce positive guidance. These brought an impression that Kindergarten learners are unprepared to learn the learning competencies outlined for their level of education. Hence, it is recommended that the school adopt the implications and recommendations for parents and Kindergarten teachers.

Keywords: Experiences of Parents, Kindergarten Education, New Normal Education.

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