From Green to Purple Pastures: Filipino International Teachers' Journeys Through the Philippines
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31154/isc12.v12i3.79.564-573Keywords:
Filipino teachers, teacher mobility, migration, Qualitative Study, PhenomenologyAbstract
Filipino expatriate teachers rarely return to the Philippines to re-enter the education industry. This phenomenon can be understood through the lens of transnationalism and return migration; however, existing research primarily focuses on Filipino teachers who migrate abroad for employment purposes. Using a phenomenological approach, the researchers conducted Zoom interviews and focus group discussions, applying thematic analysis to examine participants' responses. Three major themes emerged: professional and personal motivations, changes in physical lifestyle, and financial adjustments. These findings reveal the challenges and considerations that influence Filipino teachers' decisions to return to teaching.
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