GEN TEFL Journal Volume 3 (2018)
E-ISSN 2520 209X
Lived Experiences of Filipino Educators – Enduring Differences at Foreign Academic Institutions through Cultural Pliability and Technology Integration
CHARIS G. AJOC, University of Southern Philippines Foundation
This study explored the lived experiences of educators in Surigao del Norte and Surigao City formerly teaching in foreign academic institutions. Through qualitative inquiry which is grounded on Giorgi‘s psycho-phenomenological research design, the study described the lived experiences of three interviewee-educators. Transcribed and reviewed records of the interviews revealed five thematic lived experiences of Filipino educators abroad: (1) adapting foreign educational system: a call for pliability: (2) driving forces for a better life; (3) coping with culture and value differences: a bitter reality; (4) a challenging experience with multi-faceted learners; (5) redirecting path: a way back home. Conclusion revealed the key to endure differences is giving respect to other norms, apply interactive activities to foreign multi-faced learners, and technology integration in classroom discussion. Recommendations based on the findings are cited. Furthermore, an in-depth comparative research on the Filipino educators‘ teaching experiences in Western and Asian countries is recommended.
Date Published: 15 December 2018
E-ISSN 2520 209X
Lived Experiences of Filipino Educators – Enduring Differences at Foreign Academic Institutions through Cultural Pliability and Technology Integration
CHARIS G. AJOC, University of Southern Philippines Foundation
This study explored the lived experiences of educators in Surigao del Norte and Surigao City formerly teaching in foreign academic institutions. Through qualitative inquiry which is grounded on Giorgi‘s psycho-phenomenological research design, the study described the lived experiences of three interviewee-educators. Transcribed and reviewed records of the interviews revealed five thematic lived experiences of Filipino educators abroad: (1) adapting foreign educational system: a call for pliability: (2) driving forces for a better life; (3) coping with culture and value differences: a bitter reality; (4) a challenging experience with multi-faceted learners; (5) redirecting path: a way back home. Conclusion revealed the key to endure differences is giving respect to other norms, apply interactive activities to foreign multi-faced learners, and technology integration in classroom discussion. Recommendations based on the findings are cited. Furthermore, an in-depth comparative research on the Filipino educators‘ teaching experiences in Western and Asian countries is recommended.
Date Published: 15 December 2018
