The purpose of this study was to describe the lived experiences, challenges, and insights of teachers in an elementary school in the District of Pandan, Division of Antique, which were the basis of the proposed intervention program for teachers. On the other hand, phenomenology research design was used in this study. The study utilized five elementary teachers as research participants. The data was analyzed and interpreted using thematic analysis of Collaizzi’s method. The research instrument used was in the form of interview guide. The teachers' lived experiences with home visitation highlights three key themes: teacher's commitment and mission, student's struggles, and school-family connectedness. The home visitation challenges highlight three main themes: geographical problems, seasonal labor-dependent students, and personal safety. The study documents insights of the teachers in home visitation to improve academic performance. It identifies three key themes: innovation in teaching, conferencing, and parental involvement. This study proposed the intervention program, named the Educational Empowerment for All (EEFA) Program.
phenomenology, lived experiences, challenges, coping mechanisms, home visitation
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