ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' PERFORMANCE IN PAGBILAO DISTRICT 1 IN THE DIVISION OF QUEZON DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This study determined the elementary teacher’s performance in Pagbilao District 1 in the Division of Quezon during covid-19 pandemic using a mixed research method employing descriptive survey and narrative inquiry approaches. An adopted instrument from the Individual Commitment Review Form (IPCRF) from an open source was created to measure teacher performance from DepEd and was utilized to gather data from the two hundred (200) elementary teachers who participated in the study. Results showed that the performance of elementary school teacher’s in Pagbilao District 1 in the Division of Quezon during the covid-19 pandemic revealed that the majority of the respondents were 51 years old and above, Bachelor’s degree holders, Teacher 1, and had been in service for 26 years and above. In addition, Elementary Teachers generally performed very satisfactorily during the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of all dimensions of the IPCRF. Also, elementary teachers performed the same during the Covid-19 pandemic regardless of their demographic profile. Furthermore, The support provided by DepEd, civic organizations, and LGU to elementary teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic is an opportunity for the teaching and learning process, learning material for the teaching and learning process, safe and secure learning environment, and effective teaching and learning. Based on the findings of the conclusion, the researcher recommended that teachers aim to perform outstandingly as they are only rated as very satisfactory. Teachers will stay updated with their Individual Plan for Professional Development (IPPD), focusing on the PPST Domain as stated in the study's recommendation. Local Government Units must continue supporting the school so that teachers and students can be better prepared for the first type of possible events. Also, maintain equal support regardless of age, highest educational attainment, length of teaching service, and teaching position to further enhance teacher teaching and student learning.