Inside the homes, beyond the classroom: Teacher’s home visitation experiences
Maenah Faith T. Alonsagay & Sergio F. Tolentino
Abstract
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, the phenomenology research design was used in this study. The study utilized five elementary teachers as research participants. The data was analyzed and interpreted using the thematic analysis of Collaizzi’s method. The research instrument used was in the form of the interview guide. The teachers' lived experiences with home visitation highlight 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. Support systems to address these challenges in home visitation programs. The study documents teachers' insights in home visitation to improve academic performance. It identifies three key themes: innovation in teaching, conferencing, and parental involvement. The proposed intervention program was the Educational Empowerment for All (EEFA) Program.
Keywords
phenomenology, lived experiences, challenges, coping mechanisms, home visitation
Author information & Contribution
Maenah Faith T. Alonsagay. Corresponding author. 1Master of Arts in Education major in English, Teacher I, Tabay Elementary School, Patria, Pandan, Antique,5712 Philippines. Email: maenahfaith.alonsagay0@gmail.com
Sergio F. Tolentino. Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor II, Aklan State University, Kalibo, Aklan, 5600 Philippines.
“All authors equally contributed to the conception, design, preparation, data gathering and analysis, and writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.”
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This work was not supported by any funding.
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This paper is presented in 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Industry and Academic Research (ICMIAR)
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Alonsagay, M.F.T. & Tolentino, S.F. (2024). Inside the homes, beyond the classroom: Teacher’s home visitation experiences. Industry and Academic Research Review, 2(1), 113-119. https://doi.org/10.53378/iarr.924.123
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