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This study examined the challenges and opportunities experienced by elementary teachers in the new normal education in the Third Congressional District of the Schools Division of Iloilo, Philippines, during the school year 2021–2022, as a basis for developing an instructional training program. Anchored on the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) framework, the study employed a descriptive-correlational research design involving 60 elementary teachers. Data were collected using a researcher-modified questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U test, and Spearman rho correlation. Findings revealed that teachers experienced a moderately challenging level of difficulties (M = 2.68), primarily involving limited internet connectivity, health safety concerns, insufficient technological devices, and financial constraints. Conversely, respondents reported a high level of opportunities (M = 3.85), particularly in professional learning, personal development, technological adaptation, and learner engagement. No significant differences were found in challenges and opportunities when respondents were classified according to age, sex, and civil status. However, a significant negative relationship was established between challenges and opportunities (rs = −0.453, p < 0.001), indicating that greater challenges were associated with fewer perceived opportunities. Based on these findings, a five-day instructional training program focusing on technological competencies and digital instructional applications was proposed. The study supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by emphasizing teacher professional development and inclusive instructional practices, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through educational technology integration. Its sustainability implications highlight the importance of continuous professional development, institutional technical assistance, and adaptable instructional strategies in strengthening educational resilience and sustaining quality elementary education.

This study determined the administrative strategies employed by school leaders in implementing enhanced digital-based literacy instruction in selected public elementary schools in the City of Naga, Cebu (Region VII), and Calubian, Leyte (Region VIII), during School Year 2025–2026. It examined the respondents’ demographic and professional profiles; the level of implementation of digital-based literacy instruction in terms of curriculum integration, technological infrastructure and resources, and teacher pedagogical competence; the administrative strategies employed in resource allocation and maintenance, capacity building and professional development, and instructional supervision and monitoring; and the issues and concerns encountered. The study employed a quantitative descriptive-correlational and descriptive-comparative research design. The respondents comprised 110 school heads and teachers from six public elementary schools, consisting of six school heads (5.45%) and 104 teachers (94.55%). Data were gathered using a researcher-made structured questionnaire anchored on the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework and the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH). Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and standard deviation were used for descriptive analysis, while an independent-samples t-test or analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were proposed for examining differences and relationships. The findings revealed that digital-based literacy instruction was implemented to a great extent (overall weighted mean = 3.45, SD = 0.42), while administrative strategies were employed to a great extent (overall weighted mean = 3.51, SD = 0.39). Instructional supervision and monitoring were revealed to be the most frequently implemented administrative strategy, whereas technological infrastructure and resources were revealed to be the area requiring the greatest improvement. A significant positive relationship was revealed between administrative strategies and the level of implementation (r = 0.62, p < 0.001). Limited internet connectivity, insufficient digital equipment, and the need for continuous teacher training were revealed to be the major implementation concerns. These findings suggest the value of an enhanced digital-based literacy instruction framework emphasizing strategic resource allocation, sustained professional development, reliable technological infrastructure, and consistent instructional supervision.

Learning Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) learning on plant reproduction requires media that concretely visualize abstract concepts. However, existing media have not fully met students’ needs, particularly in schools with limited internet connectivity. This study aimed to analyze the need for developing scientific interactive learning media on plant reproduction material for fourth-grade elementary school students. The study employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a survey method involving 30 fourth-grade students and 5 elementary school teachers. Data were collected through student questionnaires, teacher interviews, document analysis, and infrastructure observations. Data triangulation was employed by comparing findings from questionnaires, interviews, document analysis, and observations to strengthen the credibility of the needs analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using percentage analysis, while qualitative information supported the interpretation. Students showed high interest in IPAS learning (91.3%), while 76.0% understood plant reproduction and 72.0% experienced difficulties. Technology-based media use reached 84.0%, with 90.7% of students interested in media-assisted learning and 88.0% reporting improved understanding.Therefore, the findings indicate that the required media should not only provide interactive and visually engaging learning experiences but also offer functional offline access to ensure flexible and sustainable use in IPAS learning.

یادگیری علوم طبیعی و اجتماعی (IPAS) در موضوع تولیدمثل گیاهان نیازمند رسانه‌هایی است که مفاهیم انتزاعی را به‌صورت عینی به تصویر بکشند. با این حال، رسانه‌های موجود به طور کامل نیازهای دانش‌آموزان را برآورده نکرده‌اند، به ویژه در مدارسی که دسترسی به اینترنت محدود است. هدف این پژوهش، تحلیل نیاز به توسعه رسانه‌های یادگیری تعاملی علمی در زمینه تولیدمثل گیاهان برای دانش‌آموزان پایه چهارم دبستان بود. این مطالعه با رویکرد توصیفی-کمی و روش پیمایشی با مشارکت ۳۰ دانش‌آموز پایه چهارم و ۵ معلم دبستان انجام شد. داده‌ها از طریق پرسشنامه دانش‌آموزان، مصاحبه با معلمان، تحلیل اسناد و مشاهده زیرساخت‌ها گردآوری شد. برای تقویت اعتبار نیازسنجی، از مثلث‌سازی داده‌ها با مقایسه یافته‌های پرسشنامه‌ها، مصاحبه‌ها، تحلیل اسناد و مشاهدات استفاده شد. داده‌های کمی به‌صورت توصیفی و با تحلیل درصدی بررسی گردید و اطلاعات کیفی نیز تفسیر نتایج را پشتیبانی کرد. دانش‌آموزان علاقه بالایی به یادگیری IPAS نشان دادند (۹۱/۳٪)، در حالی که ۷۶/۰٪ تولیدمثل گیاهان را درک کردند و ۷۲/۰٪ با دشواری‌هایی مواجه بودند. استفاده از رسانه‌های مبتنی بر فناوری به ۸۴/۰٪ رسید و ۹۰/۷٪ از دانش‌آموزان به یادگیری با کمک رسانه علاقه‌مند بودند و ۸۸/۰٪ بهبود درک خود را گزارش کردند. بنابراین، یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد رسانه مورد نیاز باید نه تنها تجربه یادگیری تعاملی و بصری جذاب فراهم کند، بلکه دسترسی آفلاین کاربردی نیز ارائه دهد تا استفاده انعطاف‌پذیر و پایدار در یادگیری IPAS تضمین شود.

This study aims to describe the optimization of academic supervision through the Ruang GTK application in improving teacher performance at UPT SMKN 8 Luwu and to identify the factors that support and hinder its implementation. The study employed a qualitative approach using an exploratory descriptive method. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the principal, the vice principal for curriculum, teachers, and the school supervisor. The results indicate that the Ruang GTK Application enhances the effectiveness of academic supervision through digital scheduling, real-time observation, structured feedback, and cloud-based data storage that supports data-driven decision-making. Supporting factors include teacher commitment, a culture of collective learning, and the application’s user-friendly design. Conversely, inhibiting factors include limited internet connectivity and technical system issues. Thus, the optimization of academic supervision through the Ruang GTK App contributes to improving the quality of supervision management and fostering the continuous professional development of teachers.

هدف این پژوهش توصیف بهینه‌سازی نظارت آموزشی از طریق اپلیکیشن Ruang GTK در بهبود عملکرد معلمان در UPT SMKN 8 Luwu و شناسایی عوامل حمایت‌کننده و بازدارنده در اجرای آن است. این مطالعه با رویکرد کیفی و روش توصیفی-اکتشافی انجام شده است. داده‌ها از طریق مصاحبه، مشاهده و مستندسازی با مشارکت مدیر مدرسه، معاون آموزشی، معلمان و ناظر مدرسه گردآوری گردید. نتایج نشان می‌دهد که اپلیکیشن Ruang GTK اثربخشی نظارت آموزشی را از طریق زمان‌بندی دیجیتال، مشاهده در زمان واقعی، بازخورد ساختاریافته و ذخیره‌سازی داده‌ها بر بستر ابر که از تصمیم‌گیری مبتنی بر داده حمایت می‌کند، افزایش می‌دهد. عوامل حمایت‌کننده شامل تعهد معلمان، فرهنگ یادگیری جمعی و طراحی کاربرپسند اپلیکیشن است. در مقابل، عوامل بازدارنده شامل محدودیت اتصال به اینترنت و مشکلات فنی سیستم می‌باشد. بنابراین، بهینه‌سازی نظارت آموزشی از طریق اپلیکیشن Ruang GTK به ارتقاء کیفیت مدیریت نظارت و تقویت توسعه حرفه‌ای مستمر معلمان کمک می‌کند.