Learning in Paulinian Community: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Lived Experiences of the MTAP National Scholars Batch 3

PEEJAY GONZALES GECOLEA, Ed. D || CINCY MERLY B. GECOLEA, Ed. D

Volume: 2 Issue: 01 2026

Abstract:

The study looked into the challenges encountered by the MTAP national scholars and their significant learning while in the scholarship program. Through the results of the present study, the researchers crafted a compendium of best practices of the scholars that can be adopted by other teachers. The study utilized the qualitative research with phenomenology as an approach. The participants of the study consisted of 4 selected National MTAP scholars from the different regions in the Philippines who were chosen purposively. In gathering pertinent information, the researchers used an interview guide questions to direct the flow of discussions with the respondents during focus group discussion. The researchers prepared four questions for the respondents. Results of the study revealed that emotional problem is the greatest challenge encountered by the MTAP national scholars. It also revealed that despite the challenges encountered by these scholars they were able to handle and cope-up with these difficulties because of the friendship that they build while in the scholarship program. It is recommended that the department may send more teachers to scholarship program either local or international because it does not only help teachers to be more equipped with their subject matter, but it also enables teachers to be more compassionate in teaching.

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