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Start date: 2024Keyword: search.filters.keyword.Lived experiences

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    Beneath the veil of pedagogy: Exploring the lived experiences of Muslim women teaching Arabic language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE)
    Esquivel, Mary Ann C. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    The purpose of this study was to describe and examine the lived experiences of ten female teachers teaching Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) in Sarangani. The experiences of these teachers were discovered through the utilization of phenomenological study methods, including focus groups and in-depth interviews, with an emphasis on the difficulties, solutions, and inspirations they encountered while teaching. The findings identified four main general themes: (1) Journeying faith-based teaching and leadership adaptable to Muslim societal expectations as an Ustazah (Female Muslim teacher), which highlights the dual role of educators as both teachers and moral guides within the context of Muslim societal values; (2) Complexity of Delivering ALIVE Education Amid Resource Limitations, Logistical Barriers, and Diverse Muslim Students' Needs, which discusses the challenges faced due to limited resources, long commutes, and the varied academic needs of students; (3) Addressing the gap for Resource Limitations, Student Engagements, and Culturally Responsive Teaching, focusing on how teachers creatively engage students and employ culturally relevant teaching strategies to bridge these gaps; and (4) ALIVE education upholds cultural values and fosters growth through resilient Muslim women teachers, emphasizing the resilience and perseverance of these teachers in maintaining cultural integrity and academic standards despite the challenges. The study concludes by underscoring the importance of resourcefulness, community support, and ongoing professional development for these teachers to effectively nurture both the academic and moral growth of their students.
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    Lived experiences of reading coordinators in public secondary schools
    Alao, Felicitas L. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    Teaching reading to learners is crucial, as literacy skills are fundamental to academic success, personal development, and lifelong learning. This phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of reading coordinators in public secondary schools, focusing on the operation of the school-based literacy programme in the Matanao I and II districts. The research addresses the challenges faced by reading coordinators, their instructional activities, emotions, perceptions, and enabling conditions. Four key questions guide the study that centers on investigating the coordinators' experiences, challenges, initiatives to improve reading proficiency, and learning insights. The findings reveal a cyclic process in the implementation, involving pretests, differentiated support, progress tracking, post-tests, and feedback. The challenges include time management, students' negative attitudes, insufficient technical assistance, and a lack of parental support. Meanwhile, initiatives to enhance proficiency include a collarbone reading approach. Learning insights emphasize collaboration among stakeholders, mastery of reading development processes, and teachers' commitment. The study concludes with recommendations for restructuring the school-based reading program, addressing factors affecting low proficiency levels, benefiting students through creative interventions, and offering valuable insights for future researches exploring related variables.