Experiences of First-Time Teachers for Senior High School: Implications to Faculty Development

This study investigated the experiences of first-time teachers in the Senior High School Program of St. Paul University Manila. Eight teachers, selected and interviewed by their respective senior high school students via an unstructured interview approach, revealed that they felt insecure, excited but anxious, and uncertain about the senior high school program, but were willing to learn, and positive and passionate about their entry into teaching. Inputs based on the emergent themes were presented for consideration in a faculty development program designed specifically for first-time senior high school teachers.