PROJECT/STUDY TITLE: Surviving in the Trails: Teacher's Lived Experiences in Remote Areas

Mark Neil Ang Galut ^*

• Apayao state college, Apayao, Philippines

This study examines the experiences of teachers who are assigned to teach in remote areas. This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological research study investigates the teachers' journeys in surviving the trails of teaching in remote area. Using hermeneutic phenomenological research methods, such as in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, this study found that assigning teachers to remote area or distant locations is difficult not only in Kabugao District but also across the country. The findings revealed that surviving in the trails of the lived experiences of teachers in a remote area had diverse experience: Accessibility at the end of the Trail, Teachers' Love and Passion, Experience is the best teacher, Eagerness behind challenges, Culture-based Teaching, Teaching is fulfilling a life-changing experience, Quality Education is possible through support and connection, 21st Century Teachers and 21st century IP learners in remote area. Going to their respective stations needs to hike for almost a day or ride on a boat for almost five hours. Teachers sacrifices their own money for the welfare of their learners. provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the challenges and resilience of teachers working in remote areas. They provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of the challenges and resilience of teachers working in remote areas. Teachers of this study suggest to increase the support for the next teachers who are assigned to teach in remote areas and include the provision of adequate resources and infrastructure, as well as the development of support networks to improve their working conditions.