Evaluating Teachers’ Preparedness and Challenges in the Pilot Implementation of the Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum in Lanao del Sur

Abstract

This study examined the teachers' level of preparedness and level of challenges encountered in the pilot implementation of the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum in the two selected schools in Lanao del Sur, namely Marawi City National High School (MCNHS) and Datu Mamintal Adiong Sr. Memorial National High School (DMAMNHS). Specifically, it determined the demographic profile of the teacher-respondents, the level of teachers' preparedness, the level of challenges encountered, and the relationship between preparedness and challenges in the curriculum implementation. A descriptive-survey research design was employed using a quantitative survey questionnaire administered to teachers involved in the pilot implementation. The findings revealed that teachers from MCNHS were generally Prepared (WM = 3.8160), while teachers from DMAMNHS were Moderately Prepared (WM = 2.7120). Teachers from MCNHS demonstrated greater readiness in understanding curriculum objectives, assessment procedures, and implementation guidelines. In terms of challenges, teachers from MCNHS were Moderately Challenged (WM = 2.9600), whereas teachers from DMAMNHS were Challenged (WM = 4.0800), indicating that the latter experienced greater difficulties related to training, professional development, resources, and curriculum implementation. Correlation analysis showed negative relationships between preparedness and challenges in both schools; however, these relationships were not statistically significant at the 0.05 level. The findings suggest that while teacher preparedness may help reduce implementation difficulties, successful curriculum implementation also depends on adequate institutional support, resources, professional development opportunities, and stakeholder collaboration. Thus, this concludes that teacher preparedness is an important factor in curriculum implementation, but it must be complemented by strong administrative support, sufficient training, and adequate learning resources to ensure the effective implementation of the Strengthened SHS Curriculum.