Abstract
This study determined the level of self-readiness and pedagogical preparedness of elementary teachers in private schools and develop a training program for the upskilling and reskilling of teachers. Research and Development was employed. Weighted mean and Pearson r were used in achieving valid results. The study used sets of survey questionnaire which were validated and tested for the reliability level by the experts using the computed mean and Cronbach alpha. Based on the results of the study, the level of self-readiness of elementary teachers in private schools in terms of physical readiness, emotional readiness, experiential readiness and knowledge readiness is Very High and the level pedagogical preparedness of elementary teachers in private schools in terms of delivery and instructions, assessment of learning, learning resources, and learning support is High. The results also revealed that there is a significant relationship between the level of readiness and pedagogical preparedness of teachers in full implementation of face-to-face class in the elementary department. The results were used by the researcher to develop a training program for readiness and pedagogical preparedness of elementary teachers in private schools which were validated by the experts in the field. It is highly recommended that teachers utilize the developed program for them to be guided in their teaching profession.
