RELIVING GOOD MANNERS AND RIGHT CONDUCT (GMRC) IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL SETTING FROM THE LENS OF TEACHERS: A PHENOMENOLOGY

This phenomenological study explores the experiences of twelve elementary teachers reliving good manners and right conduct (GMRC) in three public schools in Compostela District, Davao de Oro. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, analyzed via thematic analysis. The study identified five major themes: witnessing student transformation, struggling with behavior, efforts to instill values, lack of materials and training, and acting as role models. Teachers used five coping mechanisms, including involving parents and using real-life experiences. The study also highlighted six insights for improving GMRC implementation, such as enhancing teaching effectiveness, strengthening home-school collaboration, and integrating GMRC across the curriculum. The findings offer valuable insights for stakeholders involved in GMRC implementation in elementary education. Keywords: Reliving, Good Manners And Right Conduct (GMRC), Elementary Educational Setting, Lens Of Teacher, Compostela, Davao De Oro