Unveiling Elementary Teachers' Experiences In Implementing Blended Learning

This study unveiled the blended learning implementation of elementary teachers. A total of 10 public elementary school teachers from Bangoy District, Division of Davao City participated in this research. Employing a phenomenological approach to extract the ideas of the participants. An in-depth interview was employed to gain insights with regard to their respective lived experiences, coping mechanisms and insights and lessons learned in implementing blended learning. Through thematic analysis, key themes emerged: challenges in technology access, increased teacher workload, and learner engagement setbacks. To overcome challenges in blended learning implementation, three themes were identified: maximizing available resources, teacher collaboration and training, and parental and community involvement. The insights and lessons drawn from the findings of the study were emphasizing flexibility in teaching, employing digital literacy, and strengthening teacher and learner collaboration. Findings emphasized that a well-structured blended learning framework can optimize educational outcomes, making learning more engaging and accessible. Moreover, the study emphasizes the necessity of institutional support, parental and community assistance and innovative pedagogical strategies to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of blended learning. The insights gained reinforce the importance of blended learning as a transformative tool in modern education.