World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue IX (September 2026), p.227
FLORDELIZA C. SORIA, LPT
Teacher II, Sun Valley National High School Parañaque
Master of Arts in Education, Major in English, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the subjective experiences of SHS teachers in Parañaque City assigned to teach research subjects outside their field of expertise. With the help of phenomenological approach, the study focused on the obstacles faced by the teachers, their coping and adaptation techniques, and the impact of the experience on their professional identity, instruction, and development. Data collection involved in-depth interviewing and transcribing of the recordings. Results indicated that the SHS teachers faced role strain as evidenced by stress, low confidence, and inequitable workload. Despite these problems, the use of coping techniques such as peer mentoring, reflection, and flexible instruction helped the teachers transform mismatches into learning experiences. Emerging themes included role conflict, coping and adaptation, self-efficacy, and student-centered instruction. From the higher-level perspective, it was confirmed that out-of-field teaching was a structural-individual rather than purely staffing phenomenon.
The study resulted in the development of an Educational Program for Dealing with Out-of-Field Teaching of Research Subjects in Senior High Schools, incorporating policies of competency-based placement, mentoring programs, reflection practice techniques, and measures for improving teachers' well-being. The program was a direct answer to the issues revealed during the research and helped to create a comprehensive solution that would strengthen the readiness and competence of teachers. Through highlighting the role of teachers, the study would contribute to the theoretical and practical discussions in the field and present evidence-based solutions for professional development and policy changes.
Keywords: educational program, out-of-field teaching, research instruction, senior high school, teacher readiness
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