Whispers of Wisdom: A Qualitative Dive into Private School Teaching

Abstract

This study titled “Whispers Of Wisdom: A Qualitative Dive Into Private School Teaching” aimed to disclose the experiences, perspectives and insights of the retired private school teachers and teachers who are serving the private institution for 15 years and above on why they stayed in the profession and what more could be done to attract and retain teachers. This research was of Qualitative- Phenomenological Type of research which utilized the Narrative Form using the responses of the ten private school teachers in Lucban, Quezon in the Key-Informant Interview conducted by the researcher. The study explored the experiences and challenges encountered by selected retired private school teachers and private school teachers serving the institution for fifteen years and above. As an output of the study, a compilation of inspirational testimonies of teachers about their purpose had been proposed to inspire and motivate other teachers to teach in private school and understand the importance of them for the students’ future private school.

The researcher reflected that the themes mentioned were the teachers’ purpose of staying and teaching in the private school. Regardless of the challenges that the teacher experiences. The private school teachers believed that the essence of joy and happiness was presented as staying and maintaining the profession in private school. Lastly, the positive outcome every teacher provided and given to their students was priceless.

The researcher offers recommendations which are all drawn-out from the findings of the study which will be of big help for the private schools and the teachers as they will always choose a workplace that nurtures.

The study generated the themes: Personal Family Life and Work Balance, Benefits Gained in Work Experiences, Work Environment and Personal Values, and Challenges of Being a Private School Teacher.