The COVID-19 pandemic had brought havoc to everyone but much more to the child-rearing mothers. This qualitative study explored the new roles of child-rearing mothers in the new normal specifically as being teachers to their children. Six mothers, who had public and private elementary grade children were purposely chosen. Information were gathered through a researcher-made validated interview questionnaire. Collection of information were done online through Facebook messenger and emails. Data analysis produced six themes namely complication in becoming mother-teachers, benefits in teaching own children, supervision of children’s studies, impression of children of the modular schooling, considerations on children’s learning and reflection on mothers’ learning. Each theme was discussed thoroughly. The Department of Education may consider giving attention and support through home-visitation tutorials and tapping the assistance of the Local Government Unit (LGU) in finding alternative solutions to unburden the mothers of their situations.
Mothers as Teachers: The New Role of Mothers in the New Normal