Lived Experiences of Selected Pioneer Senior High School Teachers in The Philippines
Using a modified Van Kaam method by Moustakas (1994), this study explored and described the lived experiences of the selected pioneer Senior High School teachers in the implementation of the Senior High School program in Surigao City Division, Caraga Region, Philippines. Ten informants were selected using purposive and criterion specifying as pioneer teachers at the senior high school. The emergent themes derived from the study are (1) 21st Century Skills-Based Instruction; (2) Inventiveness and Ingenuity; (3) Beyond Classroom Learning; (4) Competence and Readiness; and (5) Fulfilled Teaching Experience. The emergent themes explained how teachers have viewed the implementation, challenges, and success stories in the senior high school program. Undeniably, teachers’ lived experiences in the implementation of the senior high school program are fulfilling with commitment and passion to teach despite the challenges encountered. These challenges along the way have been addressed through the ingenuity and creativity of teachers like being resourceful in providing reference materials to learners. There may be lacking and inadequate learning facilities, but this does not hinder teachers from providing quality services to students.