Training Design on Distance Learning Approach for Secondary School Teachers in English

This study primarily aimed to propose a training design to intensify distance learning approach for all teachers in English based on the identified low level of instructional competence and readiness on the implementation of the said approach. This study used descriptive-correlational design. Data were gathered from all 71 English teachers in the Division of Laoag City during the SY 2020-2021. A survey questionnaire was administered with the use of google forms to determine the demographic profile, level of instructional competence, level of readiness on distance learning approach, level of proficiency in ICT and the problems encountered during the implementation of distance learning approach. Based on the study, the researcher found that most teachers in English belong to age ranging from 24-31, female, single, and only two finished doctoral degree. Furthermore, teachers in English have a Satisfactory level of instructional competence on the three types of distance learning namely online distance learning, modular distance learning and tv/radio-based instruction. In addition, Moderately Ready is the overall level of readiness of teachers on distance learning approach. There is a significant relationship between age and sex in the level of instructional competence along tv/radio-based instruction. Moreover, there is a strong significant relationship between the instructional competence of teachers and the level of readiness on the implementation of distance learning approach.