This research investigates the perspectives of teachers at Malintuboan National High, a public secondary school located in the Philippines, regarding the implementation of progressive education in contemporary classrooms. A progressive education emphasizes student-centered learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving that is relevant to the real world. This approach to education has its origins in the philosophies of John Dewey and other educational reformers. The purpose of this qualitative and phenomenological research is to investigate how educators at this institution define, comprehend, and implement progressive education, as well as the challenges that they face. Educators generally view progressive education as a transformative approach that fosters deeper student engagement, autonomy, and holistic development, according to the findings of semi-structured interviews conducted with seven teachers from a variety of departments. However, complications such as time constraints, the need to strike a balance between student-driven learning and structured content, and the management of varying learning paces were also identified as challenges. Specifically, the findings highlight the need for targeted professional development and support to overcome these challenges. They also highlight the importance of teacher perceptions in the successful implementation of progressive education. In the end, the purpose of this research is to provide insights that can be used to guide the effective adoption of progressive educational practices, with the goal of improving the educational experiences and outcomes for students attending Malintuboan National High School.

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