Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and understand the experiences of English teachers teaching in private schools of Tagum City, specifically the challenges they have encountered and what are the practices they have implemented, in dealing with the literacy and numeracy skills of students in senior high school. After the pandemic, the gap in literacy and numeracy skills among students has widened, becoming a significant challenge for teachers. This issue is particularly pressing for senior high school English teachers, who are tasked with teaching these foundational skills to students who often struggle with even the basics. The complexity of teaching under these circumstances has increased, creating significant challenges for educators. This study aims to explore the best practices, challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights of senior high school English teachers, with the goal of sharing valuable strategies with colleagues and the broader academic community in the context of the post-pandemic era. A qualitative research approach was employed to gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon through natural observation and analysis rather than controlled measurement. The participants included 14 senior high school English teachers who taught literacy and numeracy skills during the 2023-2024 school year. These educators were from private schools in Tagum City, divided into two groups: seven participants for in-depth interviews (IDI) and seven for focus group discussions (FGD). The findings of the study reflect the significant challenges and effective practices of these teachers in teaching literacy and numeracy skills. A key challenge identified was the lack of adequate teaching materials, which complicates the already demanding task of addressing these skills in English classes. As the researcher and one of the senior high school English teachers involved in teaching literacy and numeracy skills, this study has greatly broadened my perspective on the phenomenon. I gained valuable insights from the participants on how they navigate and overcome the challenges they encounter. The lessons they shared are not only informative but also applicable, enabling me to reflect on and implement these strategies in real teaching scenarios. KEYWORDS: Literacy Skills, Numeracy Skills, Qualitative, Tagum City Davao del Norte
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