STEM Teachers' Challenges and Coping Mechanisms

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Questions and Answers

What was the primary purpose of distributing printed questionnaires to STEM teachers?

To evaluate the overall performance of STEM teachers

To analyze teaching strategies in STEM education

To collect feedback on the printed materials used in class

To determine challenges and coping mechanisms in face-to-face learning (correct)

What statistical method was employed to analyze the variety of results from STEM teachers?

Linear Regression

Standard Deviation (correct)

Mean

T-Test

Which statistical test was used to explore the relationship between the challenges and coping mechanisms among STEM teachers?

ANOVA

Spearman Rho (correct)

Chi-Square Test

Pearson Correlation

What was emphasized to protect participants' privacy during the research?

Confidentiality of the information supplied by respondents Signup and view all the answers

What immediate action did the researchers take regarding the retrieval of research instruments?

They retrieved the instruments to ensure a hundred percent turn-out Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the study discussed in Chapter 3?

To understand STEM teachers' challenges and coping mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

Which research method was primarily utilized in the study?

Descriptive-correlational research Signup and view all the answers

What sampling method was used to select participants for the study?

Purposive sampling Signup and view all the answers

What are the independent and dependent variables in this study?

STEM teachers' challenges and coping mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

How many STEM teachers participated in the study?

27 Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical tools were used for analyzing the data in this study?

Mean, Standard Deviation, and Spearman Rho Signup and view all the answers

What was a key focus of the research design section of Chapter 3?

The exploration of psychological and academic stressors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of descriptive-correlational studies?

They primarily describe relationships without establishing causes Signup and view all the answers

What main advantage does the total population sampling technique provide?

It reduces potential bias in the sampling process. Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling technique was employed in this study?

Purposive sampling. Signup and view all the answers

Which questionnaire was used to determine the coping mechanisms of STEM teachers?

Coping Mechanism Questionnaire by Lilao. Signup and view all the answers

How many items are included in the Teachers' Challenges Questionnaire?

15 items. Signup and view all the answers

What was the first step taken by researchers in the data gathering procedures?

Securing permission from appropriate authorities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Personal Data Sheet (PDS) in this study?

To collect necessary participant information for the investigation. Signup and view all the answers

Which scale was used to assess the responses in the Coping Mechanism Questionnaire?

Five-point scale. Signup and view all the answers

What characterization of the teacher-participants is emphasized in this study?

Their challenges and coping mechanisms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose of the Study and Research Design

Explored the challenges and coping mechanisms of STEM teachers in a face-to-face learning environment at Filamer Christian University during the school year 2023-2024.
Investigated the psychological and academic stressors faced by STEM teachers and their causes.
Utilized a descriptive-correlational research design, examining relationships between variables without establishing causality.
Employed a purposive sampling method, selecting all 27 STEM teachers at Filamer Christian University for the school year 2022-2023.
Identified the independent variable as STEM teachers' challenges and the dependent variable as coping mechanisms.
Employed statistical tools like Mean, Standard Deviation, and Spearman Rho.

Methods

Participants: All 27 STEM teachers at Filamer Christian University during the 2022-2023 school year were included.
Data Gathering Instruments:
- Adopted and modified STEM teachers' challenges and coping mechanism questionnaires.
- Personal Data Information Sheet for collecting participant demographics.
- Utilized a 15-item Teachers' Challenges Questionnaire by Dela Cruz (2021) to assess STEM teachers' challenges.
- Employed a 15-item Coping Mechanism Questionnaire by Lilao (2020) to determine coping mechanisms.

Statistical Data Analysis Procedures

Data analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
Mean: Used to determine the overall results of teachers' challenges and coping mechanisms.
Standard Deviation: Used to measure the variability or spread of STEM teachers' results.
Spearman Rho: Utilized to assess the correlation between challenges and coping mechanisms among STEM teachers.

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Description

This quiz explores the challenges faced by STEM teachers at Filamer Christian University during the school year 2022-2023. It investigates their coping mechanisms and examines the psychological and academic stressors impacting their teaching experience. Data is gathered using a descriptive-correlational research design.