Exploring Teachers' Strategic Communicative-based Difficulties in Teaching Physics

Effective communication is crucial in Physics education, which has complex concepts and problem-solving that require clarity and precision. Despite its significance, strategic communicative competence (SCC) among Physics teachers remains underexplored, particularly in the Philippine setting. Thus, this study aimed to exploring teachers' strategic communicativebased difficulties in teaching Physics within the Schools Divisions of Batac City, Laoag City, and Ilocos Norte. Focused on public secondary schools offering the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand for the 2024-2025 academic year, the study involved 34 Senior High School teachers instructing General Physics I and II in Grade 12. Data were collected using an interview guide which was subjected to validation. The validation process was carried out by three experts from Mariano Marcos State University, all of whom hold doctorate degrees. Findings reveal that the teachers face notable strategic communicative-based difficulties, particularly in adapting their communication to meet the diverse needs of learners and in effectively integrating technology into instruction. Issues such as limited access to digital resources and insufficient training in educational technology were cited as barriers to achieving fully interactive and student- centered teaching.