Philippine E-Journals

Teachers’ Perceptions and Attitudes Toward the Use of Bitmojis to Support Equity in Math Classes

JANICE MAGAUAY

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Equity in education is an indispensable issue that demands attention and awareness, especially in the contemporary era of pandemics and distance learning. This qualitative study aims to understand better how Filipino teachers feel about using Bitmojis in Math classes and the potential support it could offer in creating equitable education. Using a snowball sampling technique, 11 teachers who used Bitmojis last year as part of their instructional tools were individually interviewed via Zoom in a semi-structured interview format. Their experiences were thoroughly examined through a phenomenological- descriptive approach. Responses were analyzed, and the themes developed from the data explained the teachers’ diverse but significant experiences, perceptions, attitudes, and challenges toward integrating Bitmojis in their Mathematics classes. Though the study presents a discovery in the field of education, the results revealed a very promising contribution of Bitmojis to Mathematics in the domains of engagement, usability, and equity. In conclusion, the employment of Bitmojis in Mathematics instruction confirms that it helps promote students’ sense of equity when used appropriately and accordingly.