Expanding Horizons: Alternative Career Paths in Education

Ryann Christoper G. Hermoso; Jan Rodrigo G. Tomas III

Ryann Christoper G. Hermoso Senior High School, Bartolome Sangalang National High School, Philippines
Jan Rodrigo G. Tomas III Senior High School, Bartolome Sangalang National High School, Philippines

Keywords: teaching, career shift, professionals, motivation, opportunities

Abstract

Career shifting is very rampant nowadays and many professionals choose to change their career from what they wanted to be. This paper summarizes the situations that led to a career shift among other professionals into teaching. This research study aims to determine the motivations and opportunities for career shifting in teaching. The participants in this study were the Senior High School public school teachers of Bartolome Sangalang National High School in Guimba, Nueva Ecija. Five (5) participants were not education graduates who pursued 18 unit professional subjects for them to take the Licensure exam for teachers. They were purposely chosen as participants. This study used phenomenological qualitative research methods. Thus, this study sought to answer the following questions: What motivates the participants to shift their careers into the teaching profession? What opportunities arise in career shifting? This determined the motivations and opportunities in teaching through career shifting. The results of the study showed that other professions chose to have a career change because of their motivations. These motivations were their passion for teaching, they see that teaching is a self-fulfilling job, and teaching meets the salary they are aiming for. In terms of opportunities, teaching serves as an avenue for the participants to build linkages, regularization of their teaching position, their commitment to share and impart their knowledge, and their opportunity to pursue graduate studies. Moreover, the researchers suggested the conduct of profiling of teachers. Data from the profiling serves as a basis for programming teachers giving them equal opportunities to attend training, seminars, and workshops. Also, teachers are encouraged to enroll in Master's or Doctor’s degrees. Once in a while, school heads may review teachers of how they have become one and their purpose why they have become teachers. Appreciation of teachers by any means could uplift teachers’ passion and commitment to teaching.

Keywords- teaching, career shift, professionals, motivation, opportunities

Author Biographies

Ryann Christoper G. Hermoso, Senior High School, Bartolome Sangalang National High School, Philippines

Ryann Christoper G. Hermoso obtained a degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Sciences at Central Luzon State University in 2017. He earned his Master of Arts in Education major in Science Education from Pangasinan State University in 2022. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Urdaneta City University. Presently, he works as a Teacher II at Bartolome Sangalang National High School in Guimba, Nueva Ecija.

Jan Rodrigo G. Tomas III, Senior High School, Bartolome Sangalang National High School, Philippines

Jan Rodrigo G. Tomas III earned his Master's in Public Administration from San Jose Christian College and Master's in Business Administration from World Citi Colleges Quezon City Campus. He is currently finishing his doctoral degree in Educational Management at Urdaneta City University. Presently, he works as a Senior High School Teacher II at Bartolome Sangalang National High School, Guimba, Nueva Ecija.