Challenges of teacher’s in senior high school k to 12 implementation: Basis for LMS design in Bohol

The implementation of the Enhanced K to 12 Basic Education Program in the Philippines has introduced significant instructional and systemic challenges, particularly at the senior high school level. This study aimed to examine the challenges encountered by senior high school teachers in Bohol and to utilize these findings as a basis for designing relevant Learning Management System (LMS) features. Employing a descriptive-comparative research design, data were collected from 245 teachers using a validated questionnaire. Statistical tools including frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and independent samples t-test were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that teachers, especially in public schools, experience notable challenges in the implementation of the K to 12 program. The most critical issues identified include insufficient learning materials, lack of teacher’s guides, delays in the distribution of instructional resources, and limited training opportunities. A significant difference was found in the level of challenges encountered between public and private school teachers. However, no significant difference was observed in their perceived importance of LMS features, with both groups rating all features as very important. The study highlights that while contextual disparities exist, teachers share a common recognition of the value of LMS in addressing instructional challenges. It concludes that effective K to 12 implementation requires strengthened institutional support systems and the integration of context-responsive LMS platforms. The study contributes to educational practice by proposing LMS as a strategic solution to enhance instructional delivery, improve access to resources, and support teacher performance in diverse educational settings.