New Normal Education: Pre-Service Teachers’ Motivational Factors and Their Preparations amidst the Pandemic

This study investigated the pre-service teachers’ motivational factors and preparations amidst the pandemic. This was conducted in the two Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in Negros Oriental particularly in Foundation University (FU) and the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU). Employing descriptive research design, the study gathered 322 pre-service teachers to participate the survey. The following statistical tools were used: weighted mean and Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient. Findings from the study showed that the extent of intrinsic motivation is “very high” and “high” in terms of their extrinsic motivation. In addition, their extent of preparation in terms of class routines, instructional materials, class activities, assessment practices, and demonstration teaching is also at a “very high” level. Furthermore, the study found out that a “significant” and “moderate” relationship existed between the pre-service teachers’ extent of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and their preparation in terms of class routines, instructional materials, class activities, assessment practices, and demonstration teaching. Generally, it can be concluded that the extent of intrinsic motivation is “very high” and “high” in terms of their extrinsic motivation and is “significantly” and “moderately” related to their extent of preparation in terms of class routines, instructional materials, class activities, assessment practices, and demonstration teaching.