Exploring best practices of Senior High School Teachers of Bataan on ICT integration in teaching Mathematics [manuscript] / Shirley E. Napana.

The aim of this study is explore the best practices of senior high school teachers of Bataan on ICT integration in teaching Mathematics. The study was conducted during School Year, 2018-2019. A total of thirteen (13) Senior High School private and public school teachers from both Divisions of Bataan and City of Balanga participated in the study. The sampling design utilized in selecting the teacher-participants of the study was the purposive sampling considering the inclusion and exclusion criterion as to identify the participants best fitted for the study. The main instrument employed in gathering the data for the study was an interview schedule. The study made use of a semi-structured type of interview wherein there were specific set of questions but there were also additional probes that may come in the form of follow-up questions that are not included in the list of original questions. Information were gathered through separate focused group discussions, and documents given by the participants in relation to the study. Interview guide was validated by a total of four (4) experts who gave their suggestions and comments. The data gathered were organized and carefully analyzed to come up with the outcomes intended for the study through the aid of computer-assisted software NVIVO. Descriptive narrative inquiry with thematic analysis were employed in the study. The results revealed the best practices of the teacher-participants in teaching Mathematics through ICT integration which includes the use of virtual classroom, the application of flipped classroom method, the utilization of software and applications and the employment of Zzish and Quizalize platform. Insights derived from the participants' vi narratives were also obtained namely: ICT integration as an option, challenges and barriers encountered, going an extra mile for the students and the desire for professional growth when it comes to ICT integration in teaching. Implication of the study to the teaching-learning process was also discussed.