ABSTRACT
a. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the lived experiences of teachers teaching subjects outside their specialization at San Celestino and San Isidro Integrated National High Schools.
b. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study was conducted using a qualitative research design with a thematic approach. The study included 26 senior and junior high school teachers who were all chosen using a population sampling technique. The data for this study was gathered through an in-depth, face-to-face semi-structured interview, group discussion, and creative self-expressive storytelling activities.
c. Findings: The research found out that teachers encountered difficulties in handling subjects that are out-of-their expertise in terms of lesson planning, preparing activities and mastering the subjects so that they can provide the learning the students should receive. The participants that they utilize coping mechanisms such employing the aid of ICT like YouTube videos, role playing, board works, and class reporting.
d. Research Limitations: This research was limited to the concept and significance of teaching subjects outside of specialization that were further interpreted and elaborated in three (3) themes: 1) Learning Difficulties, 2) Challenges Encountered , and 3) Teachers’ Coping Mechanisms.
e. Originality/ Value: This study is the result of the researcher's initial investigation. It contains no fabricated information and was written to the best of his ability to investigate the lives of out-of-field teachers.
f. Keywords: Non-major, Out-of-field teaching, learning difficulties
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