Coping Strategies of Grade 6 Teachers in Science Requirements Under Flexible Learning

The purpose of the study is to help the grade 6 teachers to implement strategies in teaching science using available materials under flexible learning modalities. The Researcher's respondents were 30 grade six science teachers in selected public schools in Quezon Province. A random sampling design was used which will enable the collection of the quantitative data from the respondents. The Researcher used a descriptive research method to gather information. The researcher conducted a quantitative type of study. The survey questionnaire was distributed to gather all the data. It is guided by four research questions. (1) What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of age, sex, highest educational attainment, and length of service in the teaching profession? (2) What are the challenges that teachers may encounter in teaching science under flexible learning modalities? (3) What are the coping strategies used by the teachers in teaching science under flexible learning modalities? (4) What is the effectiveness of available materials in teaching science under flexible learning modalities? The study found that the majority of the respondents were 31 - 40 years old, the majority of females, and the highest educational attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree with units in Masteral. Many of the respondents were 6 - 10 years in the teaching profession. The study also found out that majority of the respondents agree with the challenge “Lack of internet connection”. Also, the coping strategy that they used in teaching science is “help students experience science in varied, interesting, and enjoyable ways”. The respondents also agreed with the effectiveness of available materials in teaching science. The researcher expected that the results of this study will help the teachers. The researcher hoped that teachers can able to read this study.