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UNTOLD STORIES OF TEACHERS WITH MULTIPLE ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS: A

PHENOMENOLOGY OF FORTITUDE

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A Dissertation
Presented to the
Faculty of Professional Schools
University of Mindanao
Davao City

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the degree
Doctor of Education
Major in Educational Management

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CHERRY ANN D. INTO

March 2017
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APPROVAL SHEET

This dissertation entitled “UNTOLD STORIES OF TEACHERS WITH MULTIPLE

ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS: A PHENOMENOLOGY OF FORTITUDE ” prepared and
submitted by Cherry Ann Diel Into in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor
of Education major in Educational Management, has been examined and is hereby recommended for
approval and acceptance.

GLORIA P. GEMPES, EdD, DM, PhD, SFRIRes

Adviser
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PANEL OF EXAMINERS

APPROVED by the panel of examiners on oral examination with a grade of PASSED.

EUGENIO S. GUHAO, JR, DM

Chairman

GAUDENCIO G. ABELLANOSA, EdD, DPA, DBM, PhD, DM

Member

EUNICE A. ATIENZAR, EdD RINANTE L. GENUBA, EdD

Member Member

ANA RAISSA T. TRINIDAD, PhD

Member
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ACCEPTED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education
major in Educational Management.

Comprehensive Examination: PASSED

PEDRO B. SAN JOSE, HD, hc

Chief Academic Officer
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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of teachers in Davao City, Philippines with

multiple ancillary functions. Employing phenomenological approach among 18 teacher participants,

in-depth interview and focus group discussion were conducted. Results revealed that most of the

participants experienced positive gains from their experiences which challenged them to aspire more

advancement for themselves. Themes generated were endurance, perseverance, risk taking

competence and determination. Coping mechanisms of the participants included proper planning

and time management, optimism and positivity, achieving life – work balance, and inspiration and

support system. Despite the rigors of life as teachers with multiple ancillary functions, they shared

positive insights about their experiences on commitment and dedication, being positive, prospects

for growth and development and as a testament of faith and trust in one’s abilities.

Keywords: educational management, fortitude, multiple ancillary functions, secondary

public school teachers, phenomenology, Philippines
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

What I have achieved would not be possible without the people who wholeheartedly shared

their time, effort and love. The researcher would like to extend gratitude to the following:

To Dr. Gloria P. Gempes, her dissertation adviser, who unselfishly shared her expertise in

developing the ideas from the very first part of the paper down to the last. It was truly a struggle but

her guidance paved the way to the completion of this work;

To Dr. Anna Raissa T. Trinidad, Dr. Eunice A. Atienzar, Dr. Gaudencio G. Abellanosa, Rinante L.

Genuba and Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao, her dissertation panelists, for giving their ideas and insightful

thoughts for the improvement of this study; and for their patience, understanding and

encouragement;

To her thesis editor, for lending her time to edit the manuscript;

To her friends and colleagues most especially Sir Welito I. Rosal and Janeth C. Musa especially

her Cabantian NHS family for believing in her potentials, for cheering her up when she was about to

give up and for always reminding her to trust in the Lord;

To her Nanay and Tatay, her sisters Teresita, Fretzie, Phee May and her

brothers Rueter and Bryan, who kept on praying for her success and for the success

of this paper, you have been her strength and inspiration;

Above all, to Almighty God for His steadfast love, for the wisdom He had

bestowed upon me. I’m giving back all the glory and honor to you Lord.
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DEDICATION
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This intellectual endeavor is wholeheartedly dedicated to my loving family, friends, especially

Dong, Ellianne Blaise, Nikkolai Ivan and to my participants and other teachers with Multiple Ancillary
Functions who continue to dedicate themselves to the teaching profession.

Cherry Ann

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ABSTRACT iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv
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DEDICATION v

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

LIST OF TABLES ix

Chapter

1 INTRODUCTION 1

Rationale 1

Purpose of the Study 3

Research Questions 4

Theoretical Lens 4

Significance of the Study 5

Definition of Terms 6

Delimitations and Limitations of the Study 6

Organization of the Study 7

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9

Historical Perspective on Teachers with Multiple Ancillaryvii

Functions 9

Experiences of Teachers and their Multiple

Ancillary Functions 11

Multiple Curricular and Extra Curricular Activities

of Teachers 20

3 METHODOLOGY 25

Research Design 25

Role of Researcher 30

Research Participants 31
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Data Collection 32

Data Analysis 37

Trustworthiness 38

Ethical Considerations 40

4 RESULTS 43

5 DISCUSSION 78

Implication for Practice 91

Implication for Future Research 93

Concluding Remarks 94

REFERENCES 96

APPENDICES 105

A Letter Request to the Division Superintendent

Conduct the Study 106
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B Approved Letter from the Division Superintendent
to conduct the study 107
C Informed Consent 108

D Validation Sheet for Interview Guide 109

E UMERC Certification 110

F Interview Guide 111

G Archival Log 112

H Participant Verification 113

I Debriefer Certificate 114

J Turnitin (Plagiarism Checker) Result 115

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K Member Checker Form 116

L Editors Certification 117

M Certificate of International Paper Publication 118

CURRICULUM VITAE 119

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Themes and Core Ideas on the Experiences of Secondary

School Teachers with Multiple Ancillary Functions 46

2 Themes and Core Ideas on How Teachers Cope with

Challenges as Teachers with Multiple Ancillary Functions 61

3 Themes and Core Ideas on what are the Learnings and

Insights that participants share to the academe
in general 70
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