School Frontliners: Experiences of College Teachers in the New Normal Educational Setting

It employed a phenomenological qualitative study to described the experiences of college teachers in the new normal educational setting. There were 12 participants from four Higher Education Institutions in Panabo City, Davao Del Norte and were identified through purposive sampling. The study revealed the challenges, coping strategies, and gained experiences of the participants. Hence, to be more holistically equipped in the new normal educational setting a continuous exposure in trainings, seminars, and workshops should be the top priorities of the stakeholders. They should also craft an educational emergency plan and preparedness.