Exploring the facets of teaching grade ix- biology amidst the covid-19 pandemic

Background: The academic year of 2020-2021 is confronted with challenges and adjustments as traditional modalities of handling classes shifted to the virtual world. In consonance with the successive diverse-perspectives and challenges teachers go through, quality instruction might be affected. Objectives: The objective of this research is to explore the different facets of teaching grade IX biology among teachers in the province of Isabela. Methods: This study utilizes the Descriptive-comparative approach of research as it deals with data that are described and compared between respondents’ strata in terms of the variables present in this study. Participants are forty-one (41) Grade IX biology teachers across the selected municipalities of Isabela. Results: The study presented the usage of different modalities along with themanypreparations for this academic year by investing greater time in creating instructional materials. Instructional plan mostly includes the usage of modules and Internet-aided instruction or recorded videos.The challenges presented in the study are all in moderately low level. Conclusions: This study greatly recognizes the role of professional development among teachers, as everyone is affected by this pandemic both on professional and personal lives, the relevance of these findings must transverse the need to address the following challenges and create programs that cater to develop and improve the conditions of teachers.