Unfolding Stories of English Teachers with Multiple Ancillary Functions in Maguindanao-1 Division: A Phenomenological Study

This qualitative research aimed to determine the unfolding stories of an English teachers with multiple ancillary functions in the selected schools in Maguindanao-1 Division. Ten (10) English teachers were the participants who were selected through purposive sampling technique the in-depth interview employing semi-structure research questionnaire was used. The phenomenological research design was utilized to describe the journey and experiences of the English teachers who were having multiple ancillary functions in the workplace they were known to be a jack-of-all-trades who played vital role in the classroom. The Colizzi’s strategy steps in data analysis in Phenomenological methods was also used to provide a rigorous analysis, with each step staying close to the data. the significant statements, formulated meanings, coding, cluster themes, developing exhaustive description, producing the fundamental structure and seeking verification of the fundamental structure to extract thematic analysis were employed in the study. The results revealed that, Aside from being an English teachers and classroom adviser, the English teachers had special assignment and additional workloads English teachers in Public school with multiple ancillary functions were ICT, GAS, HUMMS, LIS, GAD, NDEP, BSP/GSP, CAT, DRRMO, SSG, PESS Coordinator, School paper Publication,  Junior and Senior High School Coordinator, School program, Canteen manager, Statistician, Research coordinator, Sports coach, Subject moderator, Principal secretary.  The English teachers have management like time management, prioritization of things to be done, self-discipline with motivation, assistance of cow teachers, worked with faith, integrity, sacrifices, determination and perseverance, extrinsic motivation, assistance of supervisor and colleagues, working with dedication and commitment, flexibility dedication, accepting suggestions from colleagues, determination and fulfillment motivation. The effects of ancillary functions to the teaching performance of the English teachers were inefficient instruction, absenteeism, health problem and class interruption. Consequently, the reasons of the English teachers of accepting multiple ancillary functions were professional growth, personal growth, obedience to supervisor, school head’s trust and confidence lastly professional responsibility. Above all, the study concluded that many of the English teachers with ancillary functions are having difficulties balancing their time. The teaching became least priority as their major task. Therefore, the efficacy of the teachers’ teaching performance and students’ performance were affected. Very few were satisfied with their ancillary functions due to motivation for job promotion. Despite of the difficulty of balancing time of many of the English teachers to do multiple ancillary functions, they had managed to do those functions using various strategies. They also believed that these multiple ancillary functions may contribute to their personal and professional growth.