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The Journey of Retirable Public School Teacher

During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Concepcion P. Metillo
Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges Graduate School
General Santos City, Philippines

Abstract:- The purpose of this study was to tell and retell continuity. Students can continue their education in distance
the experiences told about the journey of the retirable learning environments in this way using TV, online and
public school teachers. The study employed narrative offline platforms. Also, radio-printed modules and
approach design to explore the humble beginning, coping additionally, students and teachers have access to these
strategies and successful endeavor of the participants. resources in a variety of settings, including blended learning
The respondents of this study were the four retirable and homeschooling. Any of these modalities are combined
public school teachers aged 63-64 still currently teaching in blended learning to maximize their advantages and
and are residents of General Santos City who undergo produce high-quality learning. Homeschooling allows
in-depth interview using the approved questionnaire. parents to serve as both teachers and tutors for their children
The study had three formulated themes which were the (Ritter, 2018; Samsuddin, 2021).
retirable humble beginnings, coping strategies and
successful endeavor. The humble beginnings of the In General Santos City, various distance learning
retirable had two cluster themes which were the work modalities were applied to ensure learning continuity. For
demand which revealed emergent themes work overload, instance, Self-Learning Modules (SLMs) are self-contained,
strict admin, and students’ discipline while personal self-instruction, and self-paced. Also, interactive learning
demand revealed themes like family and self-expectation. resources for public schools are intended for learning a
Moreover, the other formulated theme the coping specific topic or lesson where the learner interacts actively
strategies had two cluster themes which were the with the instructional material rather than reading the
administrative support with an emergent theme of material passively.
support from teachers and admin and re-evaluation of
teaching while the personal appraisal with emergent At present, teachers, including those who are older or
theme, time management. The last formulated theme the retired, are still utilizing the Alternative Work Arrangement
successful endeavor had one cluster theme the (AWA), where teachers are required to have an on-site duty
disposition of life revealed: economic view and personal and work from home with a required number of days a week
view. despite the ongoing pandemic. Thus, with the problems
presented, the researcher is motivated to conduct this study
Keywords:- Educational Management, Public School to explore the journey of the retirable public school teachers
Teachers, Retirable Teachers, Retirable Journey, Pandemic, amid the pandemic. Moreover, I have yet to encounter a
Philippines. similar study exploring the same matter. Having this study
would somehow give more profound views not only among
I. INTRODUCTION the teachers but also to the higher authority in the
Department of Education, and give them ideas also to craft
Millions of people have already died as a result of the some better regulations that will protect the health of
pandemic caused by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID- teachers, specifically those who are retirable (Catalino &
19), which spread quickly. To date, this unprecedented Boulton, 2021; Ng, 2017).
health crisis has had a negative impact on the economies of
millions of people and families. The pandemic forced  Purpose of the Study
educational institutions, which had an effect on the The purpose of this narrative study was to tell and
educational systems of many nations to close or look for retell the experiences of their journey towards achieving
ways to continue to operate. Therefore, some of the most excellence in their chosen career until they are considered
vulnerable to possible infection from COVID-19 are the retirable public school teachers. Moreover, the study
teachers, specifically those retirable teachers at all levels of delineated the humble beginning and middle stories and the
education (Arinto, 2016; Benton & Young, 2018). participants' challenges of becoming successful children
from single families.
 Concepcion P. Metillo, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial
Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines A qualitative method of inquiry was employed by the
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the researcher using interview questions. It involved four (4)
Philippines has implemented technological and internet- retirable public school teachers who are 63-64 years old and
based distance learning modalities to guarantee learning are currently teaching in the division of General Santos City.

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This research highlighted the experiences and adaptive life choices. Continuity theory has been used in
explained the successful journey of retirable public school understanding adjustment to retirement. In addition,
teachers during the pandemic. Furthermore, the researcher workability, which refers to the balance between employees'
tried to make the study participants relive the experiences resources and job demands, can be understood from a
they had in their minds and listen to the stories they would continuity perspective. This perspective is essential in the
tell, and study the possibilities of influencing the light of the recent development in workforce participation of
development of future training and workshop that would older employees and the trend toward an early exit from
help other teachers. working life. Workability varies across time and enables
participation in working life at older ages, provided that the
This study eventually helped retirable public school job demands concern individuals’ resources.
teachers to improve and develop their self-concept by giving
motivation, inspiration, and social support to reward them This theory was supported by the Theory of Career
for their efficiency and performance in school. Choice by John Holland, in 1959. According to John
Holland's Theory of Career Choice (RIASEC), individuals
Moreover, the study's findings may provide relevant like careers that allow them to work among others who share
data for curriculum planners, school heads, and other their interests. They look for situations where they can apply
educators who envision a quality education for all learners their knowledge and expertise, display their attitudes and
in the department by assisting the teachers in their teaching values, and engage in enjoyable challenges and roles. The
journey, which inspired them, including the reactions of interaction of personality and environment shapes behavior.
their peers and family. It included the issues they faced A person's personality can be seen as extended through the
during their journey in teaching, as well as their thoughts professional decision and career adjustment. People use their
and the effects that they will adapt to ensure productive job preferences and experiences to express their identities,
teaching and learning. These experiences may be interests, and values. Holland based his argument on the
attributable to their educational training and preparations. premise that stereotypes, or generalizations about people's
Also, the gender they belonged to their age, personalities, attitudes toward their jobs, are typically accurate. Holland
and values, including the position of their assignments gave categorizes both people and work situations by researching
the most fascinating and worst experiences in their chosen and improving these stereotypes.
profession as one travels on the road to excellence.
Secondly, this study is anchored on the Career
Finally, it also included their experiences with the help Development Theory by Harkness & Super, 1996.
they got from their peers, their hopes and dreams as a According to Super's theory of career development, learning
teacher, and the experiences they might share with other how one's interests and skills match job requirements
teachers. More studies may need to be conducted to confirm requires going through life stages of growth and discovery.
the journey of retirable public school teachers to explore Almost every kid in high school is still in the career
their situations and self-worth. exploration phase. In this piece, the effects of this phase are
discussed concerning the study program decisions that high
 Research Objectives school students must make. Proof of the theory and its
This study aimed to describe and provide an in-depth efficacy, the effectiveness of treatments intended to support
understanding of the retirable public school teachers' career development is examined.
journey during the Pandemic in General Santos City.
Lastly, this study was also premised on the Theory of
 This Study Aimed to Answer the Following Questions: Work Adjustment by John Weiss, Rene Dawis, George
England, and Lloyd Lofquist, 1964. A person is more likely
 How do the participants describe their retirement to execute the job well and be viewed favorably by the
journey during this pandemic? employer if their talents (skills, knowledge, experience,
attitude, behaviors, and others) closely match the demands
 How do the participants view their beginning
of the role or the organization. Additionally, a person is
experiences as retirable public school teachers?
more likely to view a job positively if the reinforcers
 How do the participants describe their middle (rewards) of the position or organization closely align with
experiences as a retirable public school teacher? the values that the person strives to satisfy through their
 How do the participants elaborate on their successful work.
experiences as a retirable public school teacher?
 Significance of the Study
 Theoretical Lens The results of this study will be significant to the
This study was anchored on the Continuity Theory by following:
Robert Atchley, 1971. Continuity theory provides a
framework for understanding how adults employ their past This study's findings may be used as a teacher’s guide
concepts, constructs, and experiences to adapt and adjust to and a reminder of any matter related to retiring. It could also
the changes brought about by normal aging. The theory be a motivation for teachers in the future to look forward to
assumes that middle-aged and older individuals attempt to a prepared and planned retirement. The result of this study
preserve internal and external continuity when making provided the school administrators with factual information

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to create and implement programs that promote the teaching in General Santos City Division's public
preparedness of all personnel to be emotionally, mentally, schools and who are the study participants.
physically, and financially prepared for the moment of  COVID-19 Pandemic. Conceptually, this pertains to
retirement. The findings of the study may benefit the the infectious disease pandemic caused by the SARS-
researchers as they can utilize them as a readily available CoV-2 virus that affected the world. However,
reference to investigate and explore the educational
operationally, it pertains to the period where the four
perspectives of retirable people.
retirable public school teachers worked during the
 Delimitations and Limitations COVID-19 pandemic.
There are several limits to this study since the aim is  Vocational Choice. Conceptually, this means the
explicitly focused on the narratives of the journey of personality factors underlie career choices. Therefore,
retirable public school teachers teaching during the conceptually, it means the decision made by the study
pandemic setting. The teachers selected to participate in this participants to stay in the service which was influenced
study are four retirable public school teachers aged 63-64 by their personality.
still teaching and are residents of General Santos City. A  Super’s Career Development. Conceptually, each
purposive sampling method was used to determine the individual takes on multiple roles or living spaces, often
sample size. The reputational technique identified the simultaneously and to varying degrees, and each of
individuals who possessed the typical characteristics of the these roles is enacted in different life spans.
studied population (Campbell, Greenwood, Prior, Shearer,
Operationally, it means the study's participants' decision
Walkem, Young & Walker, 2020). The sample is small to
to stay in the service despite the unfavorable
allow an in-depth interview. This study's rigor is also
connected to the extent of the participants' openness environment which was influenced by their maturity.
regarding what they chose to share. The researcher took  Career Construction. Conceptually, this refers to
steps to collect multiple data sources and triangulate across one’s career being constructed through the meaning
sources. She aligned the findings with the research purpose placed on behaviors related to work life, in the context
and questions, conducted member checks, participated in of his or her environment and experiences with others
peer debriefings at various points during the study, and (Savickas, 2005). Operationally, this means the
remained vigilant in constructing the meaning of the thoughts, feelings, and actions influence the participants
participants' experiences. These issues at once can contribute of the study's decision-making in choosing and
to limitations and possibilities within this study, depending adjusting to an occupation.
on the successful execution.  Work-Adjustment. Conceptually, this pertains to
career decisions based on the fit between a person and
The results of this narrative study cannot be
generalized because this study is limited to the responses of the environment. Both individuals tend to adjust to their
the five retirable teachers who were the participants. workplace or seek new employment based on their
satisfaction with their work. Operationally, the study
This study was primarily designed to narrate the lived participants may decide to quit their service or shift
experiences of the retirable teachers on their humble careers because they are dissatisfied with their present
beginnings and challenges, coping strategies, and successful work due to the work environment.
and meaningful years of tears, hardships, learnings, and  Social Cognitive Career. Conceptually, this referred to
touching lives on the education battlefield. Thus, this study the three interrelated aspects of career development:
was narrowed by findings not intended for generalization to how fundamental academic and career interests
other research settings. develop, how educational and career preferences are
made, and how scholastic and career success is
 Definition of Terms
obtained. Operationally, the study participants, in their
The following terms were conceptually and
journey towards their service, tend to set goals
operationally defined to understand better the terms used in
this study. consistent with their views of their capabilities and the
outcomes they expect to attain from pursuing a
 Journey. Conceptually, this means a course like particular course of action.
traveling, such as a series of trying experiences; or a  Aging. Conceptually, this refers to older adults that tend
passage. Operationally, this referred to the ups and to be less connected socially; the decreased interactions
downs of retirable public school teachers, the are associated with how they view themselves and the
experiences they have faced, and the challenges they type of relationships they will shift given their
have encountered. decreased involvement in formerly central roles.
 Retirable public school teachers. Conceptually, this Operationally, it pertains to the engagement of the
refers to the teachers in public schools who can retire retirable teachers where they have less social
from the service. Operationally, this pertains to public connection and prefer to preserve their well-being and
school teachers aged 63 to 64 years old and currently something that can impact their personal life.
 Rational Choice. Conceptually, individuals use rational
calculations to make rational choices and achieve

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outcomes aligned with their objectives. Operationally, implication for future research, and concluding remarks are
the teachers who wish to work continuously in the presented.
service are based on the concept connected to their II. METHODOLOGY
goals and something that can satisfy them.
 Early Years. Conceptually, this pertains to the period This chapter presents the research design, locale,
between infancy and young adulthood. It is the time population and sample, instrument, data collection,
statistical tools, and ethical considerations.
when one attends compulsory school. However,
operationally, it pertains to the humble beginnings of
 Research Design
the retirable public school teachers in teaching.
This study was a narrative approach. Qualitative
research is an inquiry approach which is helpful in
 Organization of the Study exploring, investigating, and understanding participants'
In presenting the study flow, the ideas and different experiences (Creswell & Poth, 2016). Also, to learn about
concepts were organized. Each chapter has its corresponding this, the researcher asked participants broad, general
views to be discussed. Details were adequately organized to questions, collected the detailed views of participants in the
achieve understanding among the readers. This study is form of words or images and analyzed the information for
organized into five (5) chapters. descriptions and themes. From this data, the researcher
understood and described the meaning of the information,
Chapter 1 introduces the problem and phenomenon to drawing on personal reflections and past research.
be studied. This chapter emphasizes the importance of the
study. It explains what has been researched in the past and Moreover, narrative research aims to explore and
recent times and showed the gaps identified in existing conceptualize human experience as it is represented in
research. It is followed by a discussion of the study's textual form. Aiming for an in-depth exploration of the
purpose, which aims to explore when teachers in public meanings people assign to their experiences, narrative
schools retire early. Specifically, it describes the various researchers work with small samples of participants to
factors or considerations that influence their decision to obtain rich and free-ranging discourse. The emphasis is on
early retirement and their assessment of life after retirement. storied experience. Generally, this takes the form of
interviewing people around the topic of interest, but it might
Next is the presentation of the research questions also involve the analysis of written documents (Salkind,
utilized for the in-depth interview of the informants. 2010).
Another portion of this chapter presents the theoretical lens
associated with the research study. Following is the This study was a qualitative research study that used
significance of the study and the people who would benefit narrative research as a strategy of inquiry to tell and retell.
from this research. It is also essential to have a clear Qualitative research enables the researcher to reach detailed
understanding of the terms. Thus, important words in the data in its natural setting, and since it is interpretative, it
study are operationally defined. The last part of this chapter allows the researcher to interpret the data. It also focuses on
is the study's delimitation and limitation and the potential participants’ experiences and ideas. As a strategy of inquiry,
participants' presentation. The weaknesses and validity of narrative research is aimed at understating the outcome of
the study are also presented in this chapter. interpretation rather than explanations by providing an
opportunity to gather data from real people. Narratives were
Chapter 2 contains the literature and other research related to life stories. A narrative is a story that tells a
studies as they are related to the main problem that sequence of events that is significant for the narrator or
supported the study's need. It is divided into four themes: audience.
The concept of Early Retirement, the Retirement System in
Public Schools, Factors Influencing the Early Retirement of Narrative research gave us stories about lived
Teachers, and Life after Early Retirement. experiences that are not forgotten and the way of
experiencing them. In our case, the narrative approach
Chapter 3 discusses the design and methodology used highlighted how we integrated social media into our courses
in the study, including research design, the role of the as an educational tool outside the classroom. The
researcher, research participants, data collection, data storytelling method was used to collect data in this study,
analysis, inclusion criteria, and trustworthiness which including the stories of two higher education faculty
explains the four criteria such as credibility, transferability, members who have been using social media as an
dependability and conformability and lastly, the ethical educational tool in their teacher education since 2008 and
considerations of the study. information technology courses since 2007.
Chapter 4 presents the results of the interviews and the  Role of the Researcher
collected information from the informants. The function of the researcher in producing this
knowledge is critical, and stake emphasizes the researcher's
Chapter 5 presents the discussion based on the results interpretive role as essential in the process. The stake has
of the study. It is divided into three results- result in 1, result provided different parts that a researcher may play in
2, and result in 3. Furthermore, after the discussion of the making continuous conscious and unconscious decisions to
results, significant findings, the implication for practice, the

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develop fundamental case research. A researcher could be a unfold the meaning of peoples' experiences, and to uncover
teacher, advocate, evaluator, biographer, theorist, their lived world before scientific explanations. Further,
interpreter, constructivist, relativist, and others. qualitative research interviews unfold as an interviewer
asked the interviewee questions to gather personal
I am a critical thinker person not only in my work as a information about a particular topic or experience
teacher but also on a daily basis. From this lens, I became (DeJonckheere & Vaughn, 2019).
interested in learning the journey of the retirable teachers
who taught during the pandemic, explicitly knowing the In qualitative research, the person collecting the data
challenges and coping mechanisms they both encountered plays a central role. Regardless of the study area or preferred
and employed. As the primary data collection instrument, I method for defining data (qualitative vs. quantitative),
had to identify and harmonize my values, assumptions, and accurate data collection is crucial to upholding the integrity
biases at the study's outset. For example, being in public of the research. Errors are less likely to occur when the right
school for many years has led to various biases that | bring data collection tools are chosen (whether they are already
regarding the need to consider retiring early. As a teacher available, modified versions of them, or brand-new ones).
who is close to reliable people, this undertaking is relevant
to me and the rest of the teachers in both public and private Before the study, the researcher asked permission to
schools. Further, there is a need to plan seriously, and doing conduct the study through a formal letter to the schools
a study should be given enough time to plan for the retirable division superintendent of General Santos City Division.
teachers since their health is at risk. Upon approval, the researcher coordinated with the school
heads and the teachers involved in the study. After ensuring
Moreover, this endeavor explored the journey of the the rigor and appropriateness of the interview guide, the
retirable public school teachers during the pandemic. It is an following data-gathering procedures were observed:
exciting exploration because knowing this matter ignited my
interest and having the opportunity to take all learning they First is the preparation of the logistical requirements,
shared can be of great help in preparation when arriving at which includes the venue and audio/voice recorder used
that same stage of life. Therefore, this study has a personal during the interview with the participants. The venue and
bearing on me. As a public school teacher, I gathered the time were determined during the researcher's meeting via
data by conducting in-depth interviews using interview zoom and face–to–face.
guide questions among informants. Upon getting the results
of the in-depth interview, I sought the assistance of an Second, before the conduct of the interview, the
independent reader analyst. The two of us analyzed the data participants were given a copy of the consent form to sign
gathered from the audio recordings of the in-depth via zoom and physical meeting. It contained the study's
interviews. After coming up with the same findings, I objectives, the methodology, confidentiality, and benefits,
utilized the expertise of a professional data analyst for data including the contact number of the researcher if there were
analysis and interpretation. Then, based on the collected clarifications or verifications of the purpose, after which,
data, my insights were formed. with no more extended questions or clarifications, the
Consent Form was retrieved. A Participant Agreement Form
 Research Participants followed it. It indicated the agreement between the
The participants of this study were the four (4) participants and the researcher regarding the conduct of the
retirable public school teachers who are 63-64 years old and interview and transcription process. It included the use of a
are currently teaching in the division of General Santos City. pseudonym and other pertinent information to help the
researcher come to know and recall each participant. Most
The researcher relied on the participants' ability to of all, the form includes their permission to conduct the
explain their experiences and answer questions during the interview.
interview. There are varying degrees of expertise and
experience by informants and participants, which may be Lastly, it was followed by a one-on-one interview with
subjective. Since this study is for retirable teachers, the the participants via zoom and face-to-face. It consisted of
requisite permission from participants to obtain access is two parts. The first part was a mere solicitation of
sought. The study and its intent are also directly told to the information that would serve as the basis for the background
participants. of the participants. The second part was the interview
proper, which consisted of questions on when the public-
This study, through in-depth interviews, is focused on school teachers retire early, followed by developmental
open-ended questions. Given this sample's limited number questions to gain more meaningful questions.
of subjects, five were interviewed in depth (IDI). Therefore,
it is optional to generalize the findings of the investigations With the participants interviewed face-to-face,
to other regions of the world. In its investigation, this COVID-19 protocols were observed, for instance, following
research is a phenomenological study. established protocols regarding mask-wearing, physical
distancing, hand sanitizing, and other preventive measures.
 Data Collection
Qualitative research interviews are attempted to Since the study utilized one-on-one interviews, the
understand the world from the participants' point of view, to researcher believed that building rapport and trust with the

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participant is more important than the questions in the The interview saturation point is identified when the
discussion guide. The list of questions and objectives is tenor of the answers has the same flow of thought deriving
meaningless if the participant feels self-conscious or from the same phenomenon of experiences based on the
apprehensive throughout the session. That is why the similarity of experiences revealed during the interview.
researcher initiated a preliminary meeting with the
informants and explained the details of the study, which Interviews were completed with the participants and
made them understand that everything would be done with transcribed to form the raw data for this research study. The
the utmost confidentiality. interviews revealed the participant's teaching journey during
this pandemic and how they described it. The raw data in
Then, the researcher conducted a one-on-one interview this study included the interviews with the participants and
with the participants at an agreed time and place at their insights provided by the participants. Participants for this
convenience. A digital recorder was used to record the study were asked to participate in a semi-structured
interview. Their answers in the interview were transcribed interview which was appropriate to use "when the researcher
after the interview process. knows enough about the study topic to frame the needed
discussion in advance" (Roose, Vantieghem, Vanderlinde &
During the interview proper, questions were asked to Van Avermaet, 2019).
the participants, followed by elucidating or probing
questions. The main question is: when public-school Moreover, the interviews aim to describe the
teachers retire early, then look specifically at the factors or participants' teaching journey. Therefore, questions were
considerations that influence their decision to early asked to get as much detail as possible from the participants.
retirement and their assessment of life after retirement. Interviews were conducted during the academic year 2020-
Asking this type of grand tour question allowed the 2021. Interviews were correctly scheduled to ensure the
participants tell their stories without constraint. Sub- participant's availability and lasted no more than ninety
questions written in the semi-structured interview guide minutes. Interviews took place through meeting at an
were also asked. interview site. To ensure consistency and standardization,
participants answered the same questions. The interview
During the interview, prompt questions were used for consisted of open-ended questions that explore teacher
clarification and focus. Quick questions will be when, who, immediacy behaviors and engagement strategies in the
where, why, how, and what. Prompt questions were not course and their effectiveness.
intended to lead the participant but to encourage and elicit
examples and meaning about the experience they are Interview questions were pilot-tested on a colleague to
describing (Munhall, 1994; Manen, 2000). Interviews were gauge the time required and fluency of responses. All
conducted in the faculty room of Senior High School or their interviews were recorded first and then transcribed verbatim
respective classrooms free of interruption, like during their by the researcher. Finally, the researcher sent the interview
free time or after their class hours, and conducive to transcript to each participant for review, validation, and
reflective storytelling. Each participant was interviewed feedback from each participant.
separately at different times. The length of interviews did
not last an hour.  Data Analysis
When the researcher gathered all the data, it was
At the end of the interview, a leading question was followed by analysis. It was the moment when the
asked: "Were there any experience that was not asked that researcher tried to break down all the data gathered to
you would like to share?" In most instances, this question understand them better so that each element would be placed
did not elicit any new information. All interviews were in its respective order to explain and mean it properly. As he
recorded using audio recorder and transcribed verbatimly by pointed out, in a research report, analyzing the data means
the researcher and were validated using member checking. summarizing the mass of data gathered and presenting the
Participants were assured of confidentiality, as explicated in findings in a way that expresses the most important
the section of the informed consent form for human characteristics. Therefore, data were analyzed using a
consideration. Field notes were utilized during the interview method involving data reduction, data shows, conclusion
to record body language or other contributing factors that drawing, and verification, adding that "any qualitative
are not reflected in the recording. In addition, it was done to material and attempts to identify core consistencies and
minimize distractions to the participant. meanings" was qualitative content analysis (Balang, 2021).

Finally, the researcher transcribed the audio recordings Data reduction is the abstraction of transcription data,
as soon as possible after the interviews. Member checking eliminating non-important data and transforming it into
was used as a method of validation whereby participants accessible information easily understood by many. This data
read and affirmed the contents of the interview transcript by pairing and shelving is sometimes called thematic analysis, a
affixing their signatures. Such a validation process signaled sorting and categorizing form. They used the expertise of a
the trustworthiness of the data. skilled data analyst for data analysis with data reduction,
which helped them manage the data, especially with the
sorting and organization of large quantities of qualitative
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sorted and categorized, the data were consolidated, and The researcher's narrative research would look for the
manageable stories were categorized into inspirational or "essential structure" of the study of data by questioning the
empowering stories and stories of desperation or participants who had encountered this phenomenon in detail
discouragement (Chabot & Chen, 2020). about the pedagogical journey of a retirable public school
teacher. Then the researcher extracted what she considered
On the other hand, data display is data organization to be essential statements. Then she incorporated these
through graphic organizers such as matrices, charts, and themes into a narrative overview of the retirable public
graphs, enabling the viewer to draw his conclusion. It is one school pedagogical journey phenomenon.
step beyond data reduction, showing the data orderly and
clearly showing the interrelationships of bits of information  Results
readily available to the viewer. At this stage, other higher- This chapter presents the result of the study, which
order categories could come beyond those discovered during consists of the description of participants and analysis of
the first step of data reduction (Cruickshank, 2017). themes through data categorization.

Drawing and testing of conclusions were the last  Participants

phases of qualitative research. It involved considering what The participants of this study were four (4) reliable
the analyzed data meant and assessing their implications for teachers from General Santos City with their corresponding
the issues. Integrally linked to conclusion drawing, chosen pseudonyms based on their tribe identities.
verification required revisiting the data as often as possible
to cross-check or validate these emerging conclusions. No  P1 is a female public school teacher, 63 years old with
definitive decisions were taken at this stage, but rather the 20 years in service, residing in General Santos City.
knowledge was enabled to "speak for itself" through the  P2 is a female public school teacher, 64 years old with
emergence of conceptual categories and descriptive themes. 21 years in service, residing in General Santos City.
These themes were typically implanted in a system of "make
sense" linked ideas (Estrellan, Ferrariz, Lazona, Madres &  P3 is a male public school teacher, 64 years old with 23
Estrellan, 2021). years in service, residing in General Santos City.
 P4 is a female public school teacher, 63 years old with
Concerning the relevant literature on the topic, the 20 years in service, residing in General Santos City.
conceptual structure was interpreted to describe, with a
hypothesis, the phenomenon being examined by the  Categorization of Data
researcher with the assistance of two independent readers. This part presents the analysis of themes through the
Also, an analyst who is a field of study specialist created a categorization of data, including the humble beginnings and
triangulation team in which each analyzed the data and challenges, coping strategies, and the successful endeavor of
compared individual outcomes to gain a deeper and broader reliable teachers.
understanding of how each investigator viewed the issue
(Klapproth, Federkeil, Heinschke & Jungmann, 2020). Table 1 presents the humble beginnings and the
challenges faced by the retirable teachers during their early
Through using more than one person to gather the years in the teaching profession and is further analyzed
data, triangulation is used to ensure the validity of the data, through thematic analysis. Table 2 presents the coping
thus increasing its reliability. If the results of the multiple strategies faced by the retirable teachers through the
investigators come to the same conclusion, the researcher following themes: support from teachers and admin, re-
ensures that the study's outcome is accurate. Before the evaluation of teaching, and time management. Finally, Table
researcher formed a logical case in the most obvious way 3 presents the successful endeavor faced by retirable
possible, several alternative interpretations were considered teachers through the following themes: economic view and
so that others could judge the validity of the analysis. We personal view.
considered what information to include and what to dispose
of in analyzing the report. How the interpretation was The central theme consists of two cluster themes, work
written is simple and precise, correctly defining which data demands and personal demands. The participant's responses
is a realistic explanation or the researcher's plain personal to the questions were the basis for establishing the themes.
opinion. An exciting and understandable article' offers
enough description to enable the reader to understand the  Q1: Beginning Experiences
basis for an interpretation and sufficient interpretation to
enable the reader to understand the description (Lindner,  Work Overload
2021; Murphy, Louis & Smylie, 2017). The result of the study showed that the humble
beginnings and challenges encountered by the retirable
teachers were loaded with work. Teaching is a beautiful yet
challenging job. However, teachers are prone to burnout due
to long teaching hours and a hefty workload.

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Table 1 Central Theme: Humble Beginnings and the Challenges
Cluster Theme Emergent Theme
A. Work Demands 1. Work overload
1. we compile large amounts of data 2. Rigorous Code of Conduct
2. more paper works 3. Students' Discipline
3. cruel and rigorous principal
4. Fairly severe
5. discipline helps pupils
6. student's lack of discipline
7. family 4. Family
8. problems at home 5. Self-Expectations
9. time for kids
10. disregard family
11. work at home
12. give the very best
13. our best is good enough
14. challenging our expectations
and others’ expectations
15. I have many things to prove

For instance, participants 1 and 2 reported dealing with whereas a cruel and rigorous principal may lead to a
several unnecessary papers. Participant 1, a teacher, has constricted school. While participant 2 reasoned that
direct concerns about the students, so when the higher-ups in because elementary schools are the foundation of all
the division office ask for any reports, they compile large children's education, the principal of a primary school must
amounts of data from the BMIs to "Gulayan sa Paaralan" possess attributes that match the school's required goals.
reports. From the grades to student growth indicators and Additionally, a principal who is moderately severe about
collaboration, which teachers find challenging to do because academic policies and integrity, for example, is vital if a
it takes time away from preparing quality content for their school wishes to achieve academically.
students. While participant 2 emphasized that over the last
two decades, as teaching has been her career, she With the verbatim accounts of the participants, being
encountered thousands of paper works, bureaucracy, and an effective school principal does not just mean empowering
rebellious students. principals, giving them decision-making powers, clear
objectives, and accountability. Principals are not merely
 Work Overload classroom teachers taking another step up in a successful
From these verbatim accounts of the participants, we career ladder. It also demands a merit-based process to
can say that teaching has been more difficult as a career over select competent professionals with the management and
the last two decades, with more paperwork, bureaucracy, leadership skills needed. Moreover, they have to be trained
and unruly students (Higton et al., 2017). Teachers have a in human resources management, the use of financial
lot on their minds, their attention is divided among many resources, and pedagogical leadership.
tasks, and they must think about many things (Yusof, 2021).
It includes teaching unmotivated students, maintaining Additionally, a good principal constantly sets an
classroom discipline, dealing with general time pressures example for others to follow. A principal should be upbeat,
and workload demands being exposed to much change. energetic, involved in the school's day-to-day operations,
They are also being evaluated by others, having complex and listen to what his constituents say (Khalifa, Khalil,
relationships with colleagues, administration, and Marsh & Halloran, 2019). Teachers, staff workers, parents,
management, and being exposed to generally poor working students, and community members can benefit from an
conditions prospects. Teachers are subjected to various excellent leader. In stressful situations, he maintains his
stressors (Li, Miao, Zeng, Tarimo, Wu & Wu, 2020). composure, thinks before acting, and prioritizes the school's
requirements (Murphy, Louis & Smylie, 2017). Even though
Thus, workload has a great impact on the level of it is not part of his routine, a good principal fills holes as
burnout faced by teachers. Workload has an impact on needed (Cruickshank, 2017).
teachers' performance as well. It is recommended that every
school administrator adheres to proper workload Thus, the principal's duty encompasses many
assignments. responsibilities, including leadership, teacher evaluation,
and student discipline. Being an effective principal takes a
 Rigorous Code of Conduct lot of effort and time. However, an excellent principal
The study also showed that the schools where the maintains balance in all her tasks and strives to do what she
retirable public teachers were employed were observing a believes is best for all her clients (Netolicky, 2020).
strict code of conduct. For instance, in participant 1, the Prioritizing, scheduling, and organization are all skills that a
principal sets the school's tone: a kind principal who is too principal must master.
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 Students Discipline In addition, it is difficult for her to be the teacher she
The study found out that in the early years of the wanted to be when she knew she lacked time for her kids.
retirable teachers, they are more concerned about students' Meanwhile, participant 3 admitted she has problems at home
discipline. This matter is essential because discipline helps and disregards her family. Instead of spending quality time
pupils focus on their studies in the classroom. For instance, with her family, she instead brings her paper works at home
participants 3 and 4 reported the importance of learners' and does it at and on weekends. Additionally, participant 5
discipline. Participant 3 explained that imposing discipline recalled that during all those years serving the department,
trains children to focus in different ways throughout time. one of her regrets was bringing her work home. She even let
Additionally, a diligent student can stay focused on his her kids check the quizzes of her students. Even her kids got
objectives and prioritize his work. While participant 4 said clamored. She got angry and later realized that she should
that this kind of attention carries over into kids' lives outside not have done it in the first place.
of school, allowing them to maintain high standards in all
aspects of their lives. Based on the verbatim accounts of the participants, we
can observe the conflicts between professions and personnel,
The verbatim accounts pointed out the importance of which is the family demand. It is believed that home life
discipline. For it is an essential behavior in life. It is a and work life are necessary fields affecting one another.
character trait that is crucial for expressing many other Work-family conflict occurs when the job causes specific
attributes in life. For example, it refers to orderliness, which difficulties in the individual's private life depending on its
is essential for success. Additionally, it demonstrates respect characteristics. For example, work-family conflict may
for physical and moral laws in society. We all know that originate from long working hours, less time at home, and
students are the future assets of the nation. an inflexible working schedule.

Furthermore, discipline lays a good foundation for According to Fotiadis et al. (2019), the work-family
being selective, independent, punctual, focused, encouraged balance is hard to sustain in modern industrial societies due
& organized in life. Self-discipline is very important and lies to increasing demands at work and in family settings.
in inhibiting our headlong desires and passions. Compared Individuals are asked to manage multiple roles
to those who disregard discipline, a disciplined child takes simultaneously, allocating their resources between work and
an interest in studies. He/she can choose subjects & his/ her family Work-family conflict is a psychological phenomenon
career more easily & independently. of imbalance between work and home life. The most
common stressors conducive to a work-family conflict are
According to González, Etow & De La Vega (2019), job burnout, dissatisfaction, work stress, long working
school discipline is critical for students to achieve hours, and role conflict.
significant academic improvements, but many schools fall
short in this area. Discipline is crucial in keeping children on From this problem, a teacher should consider time
target and safe in schools (Welsh & Little, 2018). In management skills. Effective time management for teachers
addition, effective school discipline methods assist kids in is essential. Good time management does not mean working
making sound decisions and staying on track with their harder but smarter. Concentrate on achieving results rather
education (McIntosh, Ellwood, McCall & Girvan, 2018). than just how busy you are at work. Time management can
be achieved by balancing school and life outside work
Finally, school discipline should be prioritized because properly.
it leads to improved academic success found in the study by
Gregory & Fergus (2017). Students who understand that  Self-Expectations
they are responsible for their conduct inside and outside the The study also found out that the retirable public
classroom do better on academic tests. In addition, school teachers, in their humble beginnings, encountered
classroom discipline encourages students to stay focused problems that they always considered self-expectation.
while working with the teacher, reducing distractions and Meeting one's expectations for oneself is as simple as
boosting information flow (Ritter, 2018). believing in her ability to rise to those expectations. An
expectation is a firm belief that something will happen or be
 Family Support the case in the future. It is a belief that someone should or
The second cluster of the study, the personal needs, will achieve something.
found that the family's demand was the humble beginnings
and challenges encountered by the retirable teachers. Teachers are taught as instructors to have high
Teaching is the noblest profession. However, according to expectations for their pupils in the hopes that these
participant 1, teachers are humans too, and have families to expectations will motivate them to do better than they would
attend to. Although she reported that she is getting a life otherwise. Participant 1 imposed her expectations and those
outside the department and has dedicated her life to that, she placed on her, which motivated her to succeed. Self-
regretted that what matters most is her family. In support to expectations and external expectations can be realistic or
the first statement, participant 2 finds it hard to be a teacher unrealistic, beneficial or harmful, according to participant 2.
when a teacher is experiencing profound personal loss or She added that these expectations could be the foundation
severe problems at home. for dreams, ideas, and possibilities when made plain and
reasonable. Thus, expectations can nourish, inspire, and

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assist teachers in showing up in their lives. Participant 1 While Gottfried & Ansari (2019) asserted that it is
explained that teachers could learn to change their essential to keep an eye on instructors' expectations and
expectations if they hold themselves or others to an preconceptions, they are also subjected to several other
unrealistic level. expectations. Many of them suffer greatly in their attempts
to meet others' expectations. Expectations placed on them
According to Adebayo & Allen (2020), expectations are frequently unclear and unspoken; instead, they form
become an issue when they divert teachers' attention from conclusions about what people expect of them. Expectations
the present to focus only on the future. Alternatively, when that need to be conveyed cannot be met. Others' expectations
they fill their heads with ideas about how things "should" be can be reasonable or unreasonable. Instructors are more
and feel, as well as how the people around them "should" act likely to burn out when held to inappropriate standards.
and feel. People's expectations of themselves are reflected in Giving instructors too much responsibility while they seek
their "should," which they believe they are not meeting to meet or exceed expectations can lead to burnout (Oanh &
(Azariah, 2021). They reinforce the perception that they are Dạt, 2018).
not doing something when one will tell themselves they
"should" be doing something. For example, if their internal  Q2: Middle Experiences
dialogue says, "I should spend more time on these lesson
plans," the implied conclusion is, "...but I am not." Teachers  Support from Admin and Teachers
reinforce the negative, leading to guilt, dissatisfaction, or Table 2 presents the coping strategies for challenges
anxiety (Roose, Vantieghem, Vanderlinde & Van Avermaet, faced by the retirable teachers during their teaching
2019). profession and is further analyzed through thematic analysis.

Table 2 Central Theme: (MIDDLE) Coping Strategies

Cluster Theme Emergent Theme
A. Administrative Support Support from Teachers and Admin
1. total mentoring
2. asking for help
3. thankful for the principal
4. support
5. sending us to workshops
B. Personal Appraisal Re-evaluation of Teaching
6. self-evaluate always Time Management
7. no teacher evaluation
8. do self-evaluation and re-evaluation
9. progress in teaching practices

The central theme consists of two cluster themes, classroom instruction (Redding & Nguyen, 2020). These
administrative support and personal appraisal. The connections also aid in reducing teacher burnout. Instructors
participant’s responses to the questions were the basis for benefit from sharing planning periods with colleagues who
establishing the themes. teach the same subject or grade level. Consider establishing
a mentorship program or allowing novice instructors to
Under this emergent theme, the participant retold her shadow seasoned teachers in the classroom. One is
adjustments in her first years of teaching, and it took her five improving the quality of education at one's school by doing
years before mastering her teaching skills. She did the trial so (Rakap et al., 2018).
and error, learning, relearning and unlearning, innovations,
and strategizing to make her lessons understandable.  Re-evaluation of Teaching
However, what made her cope with the total mentoring and One must self-evaluate to teach to find out one's
the help and assistance from her co-teachers? Additionally, strengths and weaknesses. Participant 2 does self-evaluation
participant 5 expressed how thankful she was that her because she wanted to know if she did better for the current
principal saw the real problem and addressed it immediately. year or just made a little progress on worst, none. She also
She was thankful that her first principal was supportive of mentioned that she had yet to receive a teacher's evaluation
professional development. That principal sent them to in her first years of teaching, such as the IPCR and the like,
workshops and seminars for enhancement and capability so she needs to evaluate her teaching styles. Moreover,
building. participant 3 reported that in her first years in service, she
did self-evaluation and re-evaluation. It is in the hope that
According to Warsame & Valles (2018), teaching is a she made progress compared to the previous years.
lifelong learning process, and the most effective
administrators understand how to encourage and support Teacher evaluation can create a schism between
teacher development. Strong teacher-administrator administrators and teachers. Providing relevant, fair
connections, according to research, foster a positive school evaluations is critical regarding how administrators can help
atmosphere, assist instructors in "buying in" to school teachers (Benton & Young, 2018). It must always be kept in
policies and requirements, and eventually result in improved mind that the ultimate purpose of assessments is to assist

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teachers in increasing their overall performance. Therefore, teachers can use this in the classroom to maximize students'
you must offer specific, constructive feedback that points learning possibilities and personal lives because they can
teachers on the correct path (Wentworth et al., 2020). attend to both.

In most cases, a teaching evaluation will be created According to Adams & Blair (2019), time
with students as the key participants in the learning and management is essential since it aids in prioritizing tasks.
teaching process. There is, nevertheless, a significant benefit This means making a list of daily responsibilities and
to soliciting outside feedback. Feedback from colleagues prioritizing them (Wolters, Won & Hussain, 2017). As time
and other employees, as well as feedback from students, management allows the instructor to accomplish more in
allows for learner triangulation of diverse viewpoints, which less time, she can figure out how much time she can devote
improves the reliability and validity of the assessment to each task once she has mapped out her duties and time. It
process's conclusions (Wentworth et al., 2020). can also assist teachers in planning additional enjoyable
activities in the classroom (Bradley, Merrifield, Miller,
The assessment results must be accessible to both the Lomonico, Wilson & Gleason, 2019).
evaluators and the evaluated and the person(s) in charge of
managing the educational provision's quality (Müller et al.,  Q3: Successful Experiences
2017).
 Economical View
 Time Management Table 3 presents the successful endeavor of the
According to the participants, as a teacher, she should retirable teachers after meaningful years of tears, hardships,
be aware that she must have excellent time management learnings, and touching lives on the education battlefield and
skills to complete the daily to-do list. As a result, time is further analyzed through thematic analysis.
management is a crucial ability to possess. Furthermore,

Table 3 Main Theme: (ENDING) Successful Endeavor

Cluster Theme Emergent Theme
A. Disposition in Life
1. Financial Preparedness Economical View
2. Aspiring to have a simple way of life
3. Believe in oneself
4. Future-oriented Personal View
5. Perseverance
6. Self-reliance

The main theme consists of one cluster theme, the participants have prepared their finances for retirement and
disposition in life. The participant’s responses to the the way of living there foresee (Purwanto, et al., 2020).
questions were the bases for establishing the theme.
 Personal View
In this part, the participants shared their dispositions The key reason retirable teachers were able to manage
after retirement. The first thing that came out was their themselves and produce high achievements is that they had a
preparations and anticipations regarding their economic positive outlook. The participant believed in financial
status. Participant 3 reported that based on her tone, she is preparedness, while participant 2 believed in simple living.
prepared because she has savings. She had saved when she They prefer to approach retiring with optimism, as do most
was younger. While participant 4 invested in lands for her participants. It talked about positive thinking, positive
retirement; this could mean she is planning to live in a affirmations, and thought-based positivity, which fall under
blissful place such as a farm. Meanwhile, participant 5 the umbrella of positive psychology (Steiner, Thomsen &
shared her belief that she can surpass whatever she needs to Pillemer, 2017). These likable participants should not seek
go through since she is used to simple living and already has out tension and should not be forced to focus solely on
the comfort of a home she owns. minimizing their stress on retiring (Lindner, 2021).

According to Mansukhani & Santos (2021), pay, Retirement can result in tension, worry, and dejection,
incentives, and work conditions were some of the most even though it may be a welcome release after years of labor
critical determinants of teachers' professional standing and (Yunanto, 2020). Years of fantasizing about traveling the
self-esteem. The results of the survey reveal that changes in world, trying to spend more time with friends and family,
salary and working conditions have a commensurate impact engaging in pastimes like artwork, gardening, preparing
on teacher status over time. However, most participating food, playing golf, or fishing, or just unwinding and taking a
countries have deteriorated labor conditions in recent years break for a change are all common among teachers
(Kobakhidze, 2018). Teachers' incomes are different from (Carstensen & DeLiema, 2018).
those of professionals with similar skills, according to a
small number of unions. Nonetheless, in this research, the

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At first, getting away from the daily grind and a long III. DISCUSSION
commute, as well as workplace politics or a demanding
principal, can seem like a huge relief. However, many new This part presents the discussion of significant
retirees discover that the novelty of being on "permanent findings, comparisons of findings to other existing literature,
vacation" wears off after a few months (Steiner, et al., limitations, and overall significance of the study. Moreover,
2017). A retired teacher may miss the feeling of identity, this study sought the journey of the retirable public school
meaning, and purpose that came with her career, the teachers during the pandemic.
structure it provided her days, and the social side of working
with coworkers (Chabot & Chen, 2020). IV. MAJOR FINDINGS

A teacher may feel bored, aimless, and alone instead of After an in-depth analysis of the data gathered, the
free, relaxed, and fulfilled. She may be saddened by the loss following findings were drawn:
of her previous life, concerned about how she will occupy
her days, or concerned about the impact of staying at home  Result 1
all day on her relationship with her spouse or partner
(Steiner, Thomsen & Pillemer, 2017). Some new retirees  Humble Beginnings and the Challenges
even suffer from mental health problems, including despair The main theme consists of two cluster themes, work
and anxiety (Jess, Hastings & Totsika, 2017). demands and personal demands. The cluster theme work
demands found three emergent themes, these were work
Change is unavoidable, but dealing with it is rarely overload, rigorous code of conduct, and students’ discipline.
simple (Catalino & Boulton, 2021). Life can change at an While the cluster theme of personal demands, emergent
ever-increasing rate as individuals get older. Children leave themes were family and self-expectation were found.
home, one loses friends and family members, physical and
health issues grow, and retirement draws near. It is natural to The humble beginnings of the retirable public school
feel diverse, often conflicting emotions in response to these teachers reminded them of having work overload. Most of
changes (Jess, et al., 2017). the study participants found out that as they had started their
teaching career, they were bombarded by tons of paper
The daily routine, deadlines, demanding school works plus had an academic overload unit that resulted in
principals, and the seven-to-five routine may be ended, but burnout.
that does not imply a teacher's life will be stress- and
anxiety-free after retirement. Professional stress can harm a According to Cacharon-Zagalaz et al. (2020), teachers
teacher's health, mainly if she is dissatisfied with her career. are prone to burnout due to long teaching hours and a heavy
Harmful stresses can also follow her into retirement workload. Teachers' need for relaxation is compromised by
(Tomasulo, 2020). the excessive paperwork they must complete while teaching
students, which may cause stress. Additionally, being under
 Chapter Summary too much stress would lead to burnout from being unable to
In this chapter, three main themes were formulated manage work demands.
based on the responses of the participants to the interview
questions that retold the endeavor of the retirable teachers Indeed, teaching is a noble but challenging profession.
on their humble beginnings and challenges, coping strategies Teachers are prone to exhaustion because they work many
and successful and meaningful years of tears, hardships, hours and have a heavy workload. Moreover, it has been
learnings, touching lives in the battlefield of education. more difficult as a career over the last two decades, with
more paperwork, bureaucracy, and unruly students (Higton,
The first main theme was the humble beginnings and et al., 2017).
the challenges. Under this theme were the two cluster
themes: The work demands with emergent themes of work  On Work Demands
overload, rigorous code of conduct, and students' discipline. Knowing that the work overload of teachers affects
At the same time, the other cluster theme was the personal their well-being and impacts students’ well-being and
demands with an emergent theme of family and self- learning, the government, through the school principal, must
expectations. find ways to make teachers’ workload more manageable.
The second main theme was the coping strategies with The school observed a strict code of conduct; these
two cluster themes: Administrative support with emergent were the experiences of the retirable public school teachers
themes of support from teachers and admin and re- working during the pandemic. In addition, most participants
evaluation of teaching. The other cluster theme was personal noted how strict the school principal is in managing the
appraisal, with one emergent theme, time management. school.
The last main theme was the successful endeavor with The school principal is one of the important figures.
one cluster theme, the disposition of life. Under this theme So, the teachers are expected to adhere to the command of
were two emergent themes: economic view and personal their boss. Further, the principal's duties include leadership,
view. teacher evaluation, and student discipline. Being an effective

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principal takes a lot of effort and time (Jacob, Smith, Butler,  On Personal Demands
Barnett, Grabovac, McDermott & Tully, 2020). Other challenges encountered by the retirable teachers
were the personal demands which narrowed down into the
However, there will be times when rigorous family and self-expectation demands. Most participants
management will be interpreted differently. That is why as found a conflict between their work and family at the same
the school principal, one should maintain his/her composure, time between self-expectation.
think before acting, and prioritize what will benefit the
school, especially the learners, teachers, parents, and the Teaching is the noblest profession. However, most
community. participants mentioned that teachers are humans too, and
have families to attend to. The conflict between work and
According to Prado-Gasco et al. (2020), even though family occurs when the needs and responsibilities of both
there did not seem to be much competition for scarce are incompatible. In other words, it is harder to play the
resources and the physical setting of the schools seemed family role when you play the work role, and the reverse is
to be in good shape, interpersonal and intergroup true when you play both the family and the work role.
relations were the primary causes of interpersonal
conflict. Further, management issues, personnel practices, According to several studies, teachers' perspectives on
work structure, employee development, cultural professional concerns change as they age in their personal
differences, and ethical concerns were significant causes life and face new situations outside of the classroom (Chen,
of interpersonal conflicts. et al., 2021).

Thus, a good leader constantly sets an example for So, both individual and organizational initiatives can
others to follow, maintains a sense of balance in all tasks, be used to manage work-family conflict. The personal
and strives to do what she believes is best for all her clients initiatives that people can take to manage work-family
(Netolicky, 2020). Prioritizing, scheduling, and organization conflict include finding and developing the proper social
are all skills that a principal must master. In addition, a support at work and home, reducing or rearranging the time
principal should be upbeat and energetic, be involved in the allocated to work or family demands—furthermore,
school's day-to-day operations, and listen to what his downgrading the psychological significance of work or
constituents have to say. family roles, and developing coping mechanisms to lessen
or better manage stress sources at work and home.
Another study finding is that retirable teachers are
concerned about students’ discipline. Most of the Finally, teachers are taught as instructors to have high
participants during their early years in the service considered expectations for their pupils in the hopes that these
discipline among students. expectations will motivate them to do better than they would
otherwise. In the study, most of the participants imposed
In the classroom, discipline helps pupils stay focused their expectations and those placed on them.
on their studies. In this emergent theme, participants
reported the importance of learners’ discipline. A participant According to the participant, self-expectations and
explained that imposing discipline trains children to focus in external expectations can be realistic or unrealistic,
different ways throughout time. Additionally, a diligent beneficial or harmful. However, she added that these
student can stay focused on his objectives and prioritize his expectations could be the foundation for dreams, ideas, and
work. While other participants said that this kind of attention possibilities when made plain and reasonable. Thus,
carries over into kids' lives outside of school, allowing them expectations can nourish, inspire, and assist teachers in
to maintain high standards in all aspects of their lives. showing up in their lives.

According to González, Etow & De La Vega (2019),  Result 2

school discipline is critical for students to achieve
significant academic improvements, but many schools fall  Coping Strategies of the Retirable Teachers
short in this area. Discipline is crucial in keeping children on The main theme consists of two cluster themes,
target and safe in schools (Welsh & Little, 2018). In administrative support, and personal appraisal. The cluster
addition, effective school discipline methods assist kids in theme administrative support consists of two emergent
making sound decisions and staying on track with their themes: the support from admin and teachers and two
education (McIntosh, et al., 2018). emergent themes, which are the support admin and teachers
and the re-evaluation of teaching. On the other hand, the
One of the reasons why school discipline should be personal appraisal theme consists of time management.
prioritized is because it leads to improving academic success
found in the study by Gregory & Fergus (2017). Students  On Administrative Support
who understand that they are responsible for their conduct One of the coping strategies of the teachers during
inside and outside the classroom do better on academic tests. their early years was seeking support from the admin and
In addition, classroom discipline encourages students to stay teachers. Being of service to others is not only correct and
focused while working with the teacher, reducing beneficial to them, but it also makes us feel better about
distractions and boosting information flow (Ritter, 2018). ourselves. Giving also strengthens our bonds with others,

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fostering healthier communities and contributing to a more Based on the verbatim accounts of the participants,
contented society. time management can solve many schedules and problems.
Therefore, practicing time management allows one to
Most of the retirable teachers during their early years enhance performance and achieve goals with less effort and
found it difficult; most of them sought help from their co- more effective strategies.
teachers and asked for assistance from the school principal.
Studies have shown that teachers go through different According to Adams & Blair (2019), time
phases during their first year of teaching. They begin the management is essential since it aids in prioritizing tasks.
year idealistically, thinking they can "change the world" by Please make a list of daily responsibilities and prioritize
being just the right person who can inspire students to love them. Then, prioritize crucial ones (Wolters, Won &
learning. However, reality soon sets in. It is often Hussain, 2017). So as time management allows the
accompanied by discouragement, personal illness, struggles instructor to accomplish more in less time. She can figure
to keep up with planning and grading, and the realization out how much time she can devote to each task once she has
that some students do not come to school excited about mapped out her duties and time. It can also assist teachers in
being there. planning additional enjoyable activities in the classroom
(Bradley, et al., 2019).
According to Warsame & Valles (2018), teaching is a
lifelong learning process, and the most effective  Result 3
administrators understand how to encourage and support
teacher development. Strong teacher-administrator  Successful Endeavor of the Retirable Teachers
connections, according to research, foster a positive school The main theme consists of one cluster theme, the
atmosphere, assist instructors in "buying in" to school disposition in life, with two emergent themes, economic and
policies and requirements, and eventually result in improved personal views. The study found out that the participants
classroom instruction (Redding & Nguyen, 2020). These came up with the disposition in life about economic and
connections also aid in reducing teacher burnout. It is personal views. The first thing that came out was their
sometimes very beneficial for instructors to share planning preparations and anticipations regarding their economic
periods with colleagues who teach the same subject or grade status. During their early years in service, they have saved to
level. Consider establishing a mentorship program or be financially prepared in times of their retirement.
allowing novice instructors to shadow seasoned teachers in
the classroom. One is improving the quality of education at According to Mansukhani & Santos (2021), pay,
their school (Rakap et al., 2018). incentives, and work conditions were some of the most
important determinants of teachers' professional standing
 On Personal Appraisal and self-esteem. The results of the survey reveal that
Another coping strategy employed by the retirable changes in salary and working conditions have a
teachers was a re-evaluation of teaching. Teacher evaluation commensurate impact on teacher status over time. However,
is necessary for a successful school system, and research most participating countries have deteriorated labor
supports that "good teachers create substantial economic conditions in recent years (Kobakhidze, 2018). Teachers'
value." Therefore, ensuring teacher quality with a robust, incomes are different from those of professionals with
fair, research-based, and well-implemented teacher similar skills, according to a small number of unions.
evaluation system can strengthen the teacher workforce and Nonetheless, in this research, the participants have prepared
improve their teaching abilities. their finances for their retirement and the way of living there
foresee (Purwanto, et al., 2020).
Further, to find out one's strengths and weaknesses,
one must do a self-evaluation to teach. A participant did a  On Disposition in Life
self-evaluation because she wanted to be aware if she did Based on the verbatim accounts of the participants,
better for the current year or just made a little progress on financial stability brings a host of great benefits; it requires
worst, none. Teacher evaluation can create a schism between hard work, motivation, intentionality, and sometimes
administrators and teachers. Providing relevant fair backtracking to get there. Having in the service as a teacher,
evaluations is critical regarding how administrators can help one should be wise on how to spend the money, for at the
teachers (Benton & Young, 2018). end of the day, when retirement came, just like the study
participants, they were prepared and ready to step into
Finally, one should consider time management. In the another journey.
study, most participants employed time management to
complete their tasks. Time management is the process of Lastly, the study found that the retirable teachers have
organizing and planning how to divide time between a disposition on their personal views. The right outlook on
different activities. When one gets it right, one works more life improves our outlook, gives us a more positive, upbeat
brilliantly, not more challenging, to get more done in less outlook, and greases the wheels of our relationships with
time, even when tight and pressures are high. As a result, the others. When we approach life with a positive, open-minded
highest achievers manage their time exceptionally well. perspective, everyone wins.

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The critical reason retirable teachers were able to The coping strategies employed by the retirable
manage themselves and produce high achievements was that teachers were administrative support with emergent themes
they had a positive outlook. In addition, most participants of support from teachers and admin, re-evaluation of
believed in financial preparedness and approached retiring teaching, and personal appraisal with one emergent theme,
with optimism. time management.

Positive viewpoints and attitudes make it easier to These findings implied that new teachers often find
handle life's daily responsibilities. It makes staying teaching difficult; however, it is also expected that there are
optimistic and clear of worries and pessimistic thoughts still kind teachers who will always be willing to offer a hand
simpler. It will help one make positive changes and make to make those new teachers in the field of teaching-learning.
their life happier, more successful In teaching, a teacher should not stick to old knowledge or
, and brighter. strategies; one should continually assess their performance
to see their progress and compare it with previous
According to some studies, personality traits like performances. Further, the study also implied that as a
optimism and pessimism can impact various aspects of one's teacher, one should have time management to avoid stress
well-being and well-being, particularly in teachers close to and to make all tasks or goals accomplished.
retiring. Positive thinking usually comes with optimism and
is crucial to effective stress management. Moreover, According to Jacob et al. (2020), beginning educators
effective stress management is associated with many health also require assistance in approaching new tasks and
benefits. resolving specific issues that arise during instruction. Even
the most fundamental teaching tasks, such as creating lesson
 Implications for Practice plans, preparing remarks for back-to-school night, choosing
Based on the journey and insights from the five what goes in the grade book to establish grades at the end of
informants of this study, the researcher sought to seek the nine weeks, and organizing parent-teacher conferences, are
realities of being the retirable public school teachers who typically undertaken for the first time by new teachers.
worked during the pandemic. Furthermore, the researcher Beginners do not have to reinvent the wheel for such
believed that this undertaking would be a significant source commonplace activities with the assistance of an
of information not only for the retirable teachers but also for experienced teacher; they can be guided in effectively
all the teachers in the public school. planning and completing these tasks. Veterans can also
discuss the occasionally unstated expectations that
The humble beginnings and challenges encountered by accompany these duties in a particular school, district, or
the retirable teachers were the work demands with emergent state.
themes of work overload, strict code of conduct, students'
discipline, and personal demands with emergent themes of According to Adams & Blair (2019), effective time
family and self-expectations. management is associated with excellent academic or work
performance and lower anxiety levels in students or
The findings implied that there is still a need for more teachers. However, many students/ teachers need help
teachers to lessen the workload of the teachers. In addition, balancing their studies and daily lives.
school principals were performing their duties and
responsibilities to improve the school. Furthermore, during The successful endeavor of the teachers was more on
the early years of the retirable teachers, they observed their dispositional life after retirement, which is about
discipline among students; this also implies that students economic and personal views. These findings implied that
needed to be well-rounded in terms of self-discipline. teachers are so concerned about life after retirement; that
Further, the findings also implied that teachers struggled to they always ensure they are optimistic.
balance work and family, and every teacher has expectations
regarding teaching and learning. Recent studies have suggested that account-style plans
should replace teacher pensions because they are unfair to
According to Yuniastari & da Silva (2022), public most teachers. However, most teachers today prepare for a
school teachers' workload is limited to teaching and other secure retirement (Adams & Blair, 2019; Balang, 2021).
non-teaching tasks. However, teachers are forced to have
many additional roles and responsibilities due to workload. Finally, in this study, no generalization could be drawn
from the revealed experiences of the five participants based
Teacher’s expectations create a cycle. Teachers' on the outcomes of this study. As a result, further research
actions are influenced by their beliefs about their student's relevant to this study should be done at other research sites
potential for growth, which in turn affects those students' and with other purposively selected participants to validate
growth and reinforces those teachers' beliefs about those and compare the noteworthy findings. Furthermore, some
students (Zhou, 2018). future researchers may perform related studies to see if there
are any significant differences in how participants achieve
success in their professional careers.

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