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| The Passion for Teaching: Capturing the Essence of Staying in the Teaching Profession
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Joyce Ann L. Paule, Jezreel Reign T. Alberto, Elaine N. Borja, Ma. Roxanne Kay C. Canlas, Kayecel Karelle M. Flores, Dr. Jane M. Malit
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Abstract:
Teaching is more than just a profession, it is like a bridge that lets the learners cross from barbarism to a world of awareness and opportunities. Passion is one of the driving forces of teachers' commitment and dedication to the teaching profession. This study used a qualitative approach and it is classified as exploratory-descriptive qualitative. It examined the perspective of elementary teachers for staying in the teaching profession and how their passion fueled them to remain committed and dedicated throughout their teaching careers. Ten key informants were interviewed using semi-structured interviews and were selected using purposive sampling. The key informants have at least fifteen years and above of teaching experience and were awarded a distinction in the field of teaching. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings of the study have identified three themes, (1) The description of elementary teachers' passion for staying in the teaching profession, (2) The challenges of elementary teachers in the teaching profession, and the (3) Perceived practices applied by elementary teachers in overcoming the challenges encountered. This study is supported by the theory of the dualistic model of passion, specifically, it focuses on harmonious passion. The researchers would like to recommend the creation of positive working conditions that recognize the role of teaching as a noble profession and the recognition that teachers are engineers of the future. This may possibly lead to the longevity of service of the teachers in the teaching profession.
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