Exploring Socio-Emotional Learning: A Phenomenological Study on the Relevance of Teaching Experience in Science in Crafting a Professional Development Model
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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijres.1287Keywords:
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Science Teachers' Experiences, Professional DevelopmentAbstract
As the educational system is being transformed by challenges and opportunities, supporting the students in the underexplored domain of social and emotional learning becomes vital. This study explores the lived experiences of science teachers from varied lengths of teaching experiences and their perceived key areas that are vital in the development of programs for the promotion of social-emotional learning of the students. Science teachers from varied levels of experience were the participants of the study for the phenomenological design. A validated semi-structured interview guide has been utilized during the focus group discussion. The findings of the study revealed that different levels of teaching experiences influence key areas from which teachers are to be supported for them to ultimately contribute to enhancing practices and outcomes in education. With the study being participated in by science teachers, the study is primarily focused on the experience of the science teachers, it is potentially limiting its applicability of the findings to teachers of other disciplines other than science. Addressing this may contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of SEL and holistic development to transform educational outcomes in Filipino classrooms.
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Mangaliman, F. (2025). Exploring socio-emotional learning: A phenomenological study on the relevance of teaching experience in science in crafting a professional development model. International Journal of Research in Education and Science (IJRES), 11(2), 409-428. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijres.1287
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