IJECE Published Articles

Abstract This study examined the beliefs and attitudes of teachers toward the Catch-Up Fridays mandate of the Department of Education in Cagdianao West District, Province of Dinagat Islands. Employing a descriptive-correlational design, the study surveyed 80 teachers selected through simple random sampling from the total population of 92. A researcher-made questionnaire, validated by experts and tested for reliability, served as the primary data-gathering tool. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, weighted means, standard deviations, analysis of variance, and Pearson’s r correlation. Findings revealed that teachers generally held highly positive beliefs and strong positive attitudes toward the Catch-Up Fridays mandate, particularly in time allotment, collaborative expertise sessions, reading strategies, and GMRC integration. Moderately positive perceptions were noted in values and health education, indicating challenges in resource availability and implementation. Significant differences in beliefs and attitudes were observed when teachers were grouped according to educational attainment, current position, and grade level taught. Moreover, a strong positive and significant relationship was found between beliefs and attitudes, confirming that conviction influences disposition toward program implementation. The study concludes that Catch-Up Fridays is widely supported by teachers, but its long-term effectiveness depends on sustained training, adequate resources, and responsive policy support. An enhancement plan was proposed to address gaps in values and health education integration. The findings underscore the critical role of teachers as implementers of educational reforms and contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen literacy recovery in the Philippines.