Integrating Global Citizenship Education: A Phenomenological Inquiry

This qualitative study investigated the challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights experienced by teachers in implementing Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in their classrooms. The study was conducted with seven teachers from Jose Timbol Sr. Central Elementary School at Sta, Maria, Davao Occidental (Sta. Maria West District). The study found six key challenges: integrating global citizenship into the curriculum, lack of training and resources, addressing cultural sensitivity, balancing national education standards with global citizenship, gaining parental and community support, and engaging students in global citizenship education. The coping mechanisms identified include adapting the curriculum, practicing self-directed learning and resource creation, localizing global topics, using interactive methods like project-based learning, engaging parents and the community, and integrating global topics into national standards. Lastly, the study revealed that teachers insights as follows: Global issues affect students' local lives, Balancing global citizenship education with national standards is challenging, and Active engagement boosts students' interest in global citizenship education. This research contributes valuable insights into the complexities and effectiveness of teaching GCE in the local educational context of Davao City.