Challening the Limitations: Lived Experiences of College Instructors in Calbayog City, Philippines

T.L.V. Panela¹ , J.P.M. Deniega²

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.7 , Issue.9 , pp.66-69, Sep-2021

Online published on Sep 30, 2021

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Abstract :
Teacher empowerment is a broad topic expanding to different areas contributing to the totality of what makes teachers work and the quality of their work. This research study employed a Phenomenological Research Design, With the aid of a semi-structured interview and utilizing the Colaizzi process, to explore and understand the challenges encountered by thirteen (13) college instructors in delivering quality teaching to students. This study is guided by the Empowerment Theory of Perkins and Zimmerman, Self-Efficacy Theory of Bandura, and Motivation-Hygiene Theory of Herzberg. After data analysis, three themes emerged: (1) Professionalism and Politics; (2) Assignment and Amount of Work; and (3) Facilities and Funds. The results showed that teachers shared experiences of being bombarded with task despite limited resources. To add more to the concoction, is wide array of contrasting personalities in the. As a recommendation, the tertiary institutions should be able to determine the root cause of the challenges encountered and implement doable and lasting solutions. Likewise, further studies and a more in-depth investigation of the college instructors’ life experiences is also recommended.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Problems Encountered, Limitation, Teaching, Designation, Resources

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