World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue V (May 2026), p.78
Zyrell May S. Diano LPT. College Instructor
Southern Masbate Roosevelt College
Abstract
This phenomenological study explores how 3rd-year English majors at Southern Masbate Roosevelt College (SMRC) experience modern approaches to literature. The research digs into whether innovative teaching methods actually connect with students—especially since these students are training to become educators themselves. Using Colaizzi’s (1978) seven-step descriptive phenomenological method, the researcher studied the lived experiences of ten carefully chosen college students, relying on purposive sampling as outlined by Creswell and Poth (2018).
Using a hybrid phenomenological framework inspired by Groenewald (2004), three main themes stand out. First, The Spectrum of Engagement, which covers everything from passive reporting to active performance. Second, The Emotional Gatekeeping of Intellect, highlighting how a teacher’s attitude can either spark or dampen a student’s urge to learn. Third, Visceral Contextualization—students aren’t just reading history; they’re linking those old texts to their own modern lives.
The findings make clear that a teaching method’s success depends deeply on the emotional atmosphere the instructor creates and whether students get real chances to immerse themselves in literature. To better prepare these future teachers, the study suggests the faculty needs training in emotional intelligence and should broaden their use of creative, performance-based assessments.
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