Philippine E-Journals

UPWARD MOBILITY: CAREER OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN FOCUS

Jenifer G Oliviero | Wilson E Gamao

 

Abstract:

The main purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of Elementary teachers during their application for upward mobility. The study selected ten (10), permanent teachers with at least ten years of teaching experience from Aleosan West District, Cotabato Division. This study used descriptive qualitative research utilizing phenomenology. The methodology is exploratory in nature. The focus of the phenomenological inquiry is what people experience or phenomena focused on teachers’ experiences on their road to promotion. Based on the findings of the study, there were four themes where elementary teachers described their experiences during their application for upward mobility: tiresome selection process, challenges in the process, unfair selection process, and intimidation. On the other side, the analysis revealed that emerging themes of the elementary teachers in coping with the challenges during their application for upward mobility are as follow: self-preparation, selfmotivation, time management, and work commitment. Finally, educational management insights are drawn from their experiences during application for upward mobility, such as self-direction, work commitment, and a positive support system. These themes can be described as a mechanism of elementary teachers that would promote healthy experiences for those teachers applying for promotion. The Department of Education should conduct a consultation with the teachers that can effectively enhance the selection process of teachers. Teachers are more inspired to perform their tasks when they understand and have a clear picture of their professional path that is able to understand the nature of their work.