Lived Experiences of Retirable Teachers in Crafting Recorded Video Lessons for Reading Classes

Abstract: This study explored the lived experiences of retirable teachers in the Division of Carcar City, highlighting the challenges, strengths, and aspirations they encountered while adapting to the evolving demands of education in the new normal. Guided by Husserlian phenomenology, the study employed a qualitative research design and utilized Colaizzi’s (1978) method of phenomenological analysis. Teacher-informants were purposively selected and engaged in semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions, allowing for the collection of in-depth narratives. The transcripts were translated, analyzed, and subjected to thematic analysis to extract meaningful insights from their experiences. Five major themes emerged from the participants’ accounts: (1) Memorandized Directives Obliged Retirees, reflecting the limitations imposed by institutional mandates; (2) Reading Topics Bases for a Strategy like Audio-Lingual, pointing to reliance on traditional pedagogical strategies that may not always suit learners’ needs; (3) “Know-how” Feeling Turned into a Challenge, emphasizing the difficulties in mastering technology and transitioning to digital teaching formats; (4) Sacrifice to Serve for Better Outputs and Outcomes, underscoring the personal and professional efforts exerted by teachers to ensure learning continuity; and (5) Inconsistent Feeling of Satisfaction Leads to Minimal Learning Experience, revealing the mixed responses of learners and parents to Recorded Video Lessons (RVLs). The findings reveal that despite the constraints, retirable teachers demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and dedication to their learners and communities. It is recommended that the Department of Education–Carcar City Division utilize these insights in planning in-service training and workshops to better support teachers nearing retirement, particularly in integrating technology with pedagogy. Keywords: Lived Experience, Retirees, Recorded Video Lessons, Department of Education, Carcar City Division. Title: Lived Experiences of Retirable Teachers in Crafting Recorded Video Lessons for Reading Classes Author: Dr. Jean S. Dabasol International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 3, July 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 307-314 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 30-August-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17007868 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/lived-experiences-of-retirable-teachers-in-crafting-recorded-video-lessons-for-reading-classes