Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 48 no. 7 (2025)

Teaching Strategies Guide across Subjects for Grade 7 Students: A Means to Fill in the Gaps Created by the Challenges of COVID-19 in Education

Mariella Alexes Espiritu | Precious Jessica Calipjo | Analyn Diane Silverio

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to develop a comprehensive guide for teaching strategies for pre-service teachers to address the educational gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide was designed for use across various Grade 7 subjects and used the 5E model for lesson exemplars. A descriptive research design, particularly the Modified Sidek's Instructional Materials Development Design, was employed to guide the process. Field experts evaluated the guide and found it acceptable in terms of clarity, usefulness, language, presentation, and content. The panel consisted of ten experts (seven content experts with at least three years of experience teaching Grade 7 or mentoring pre-service teachers, and three material experts with expertise in instructional design). Key 21st-century skills were integrated into the strategies. Before finalization, the guide underwent validation and minor revisions based on expert feedback to improve language use and formatting for potential future publication. The study's findings offer a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance teaching practices in the post-pandemic era.



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