“Paghimakas”: Lived Experiences of Filipino Teachers in Thailand during the Pandemic
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2022, Vol 5, Issue 02
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.
Authors and Affiliations
Gilda E. Deguma, April Aura A. Cacho, Raul D. Deguma
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP704016
- DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i2-17
- Views 60
- Downloads 0
Factors That Influence Drug Addiction: An Analysis of Tokhang Surrenderees Institution-Based Rehabilitation
This is a descriptive research which aimed to determine the factors influencing drug addiction extending the Dislocation Theory of Addiction. Selected variables from this theory were operationalized through indicators wh...
A Study on Socio-Cultural Aspects and Practices of Chendebji village
Chendebji village under Tangsibji Gewog, Trongsa Dzongkhag is a receptacle of diverse cultures. The village is known for its historical sense and the folktales. The socio-cultural practices are almost similar to other vi...
Legal But are they Accepted? The Psycho-Social Impact of Section 377 on the Lgbtqia+ Community: Pre and Post Abolishment in Delhi NCR, India
Historical shreds of evidence show that the LGBTQIA+ community has been fighting for their basic rights for the longest time in India. A qualitative study was conducted to analyze experiences of different individuals bel...
Barriers to Police Collaboration in Efforts to Maintain Public Order and Security in Disaster Situations
Disaster events, specifically large-scale, often have negative impacts on people's lives. One of which is in the form of public order and security disturbance. In this situations, the police are the law enforcement offic...
Pastoral Assistance Model of the Christian Evangelical Church in Minahasa, Indonesia
Pastoral Assistance of the Christian Evangelical Church in Minahasa (GMIM) North Sulawesi, Indonesia has its own challenges due to the diversity of cultures, ethnicities, and religions. Therefore, this study aims to desc...