Teacher’s Perceptions and Experiences in Teaching Economics in Distance Learning

People who lived in different parts of the globe are affected by events that happened in other parts of the planet because of technological advances. As a result, the focus has turned to how innovation is applied to learning that is objectified to fulfill the ever-changing demands of modern society. Innovative teaching methods become more common in schools throughout the world, resulting in an overall increase in student performance. However, with the onset of the COVID–19 pandemic, this advancement halted. With this said the primary purpose of the research study was to identify the perception and experiences of economic teachers in distance learning. The research study explored their insights regarding the recent pandemic. The study used a quantitative–qualitative research approach, emphasizing and highlighting the use of survey questionnaires, and one-on-one interviews with a population size of 30 respondents. As a result, the research showed that among the variables that were identified, communication and engagement are among the factors towards an effective form of new learning materials; the lack of facial expression and financial conditions are the most challenging factors that are considered by the respondents; and there is an overall perception that ranges from highly motivated to highly discouraged reactions from teaching in distance learning. Because of the derived results of the research study, it is recommended to balance out the respondents of the study, conduct an experimental set-up, and undergo a capacity-building seminar to learn the basics of adjustment and coping for distance learning.