VOlUME 05 ISSUE 02 FEBRUARY 2022
1Gilda E. Deguma, 2April Aura A. Cacho, 3Raul D. Deguma
1Associate Professor V, Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Estancia, Iloilo 5017, Philippines
2Associate Professor V, Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Lemery, Iloilo 5043, Philippines
3Assistant Professor IV, Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Estancia, Iloilo 5017, Philippines
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ABSTRACT
Background/Objectives:
This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of the Filipino teachers, specifically the Teacher Education (TED) graduates of Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College in the Kingdom of
Thailand.
Methods/Statistical analysis:
A qualitative method was used to understand the subjective experiences and insights of the five participants who were purposely-selected
for being graduates of the Teacher Education Program of NIPSC and employed as teachers in Thailand. Using the online medium, Messenger, they were interviewed as to their experiences
and challenges encountered by working at a foreign country. Bracketing strategy was used to demonstrate validity. Answers were sent back in the form of a narrative, encoded, and
interpreted to identify the themes. Participants were told that their responses will be treated with utmost confidentiality and will be utilized for this study alone and they will
be coded to hide their identities.
Findings:
The participants viewed their experiences as full of opportunities through landing a job in a foreign country and proving their worth as good professional
teachers. They also considered them as challenging because they were able to use their knowledge and skills learned and compete with other teachers in a foreign country and survive
amidst conflicts in the workplace, thus made them enjoy their teaching career. They performed well in school and gained praises for work well done. Their experiences also contributed
to their personal and professional growth by gaining self-confidence, trust in their potentials, and plan to improve their lives. This study also showed that despite the pandemic,
the participants remained steadfast, prayerful, and have their good values intact worthy of emulation. This study may have contributed to the scant literature about the struggles
of Filipino teachers to excel in their profession in a global arena by maintaining their personal and professional identities, providing evidence that they have embraced their
roles as positive contributors to their learners and school communities, have overcome challenges in a foreign country, and have served as inspiration to educators to strive for
excellence.
Novelty/Applications:
The findings of this study could serve as an inspiring note for everyone seeking for greener pasture whether here in the country or abroad.
This also proved that TED graduates are resilient and strive to survive in any situation as good professionals.
TED Graduates, COVID 19 pandemic, Opportunities, Challenges, Growth, Thailand
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