Classroom Management of PATHFit Courses in the Onsite Learning: A Phenomenological Study

AUTHOR(S)

HILARION V. OLIMPO RYAN JAYSON V. DELOS REYES

ABSTRACT

——This phenomenological study aimed to well understand the significance of classroom management in dealing with the situations and issues regarding the lived experience of the PATHFit Teachers in an onsite learning. The needs to consider in the classroom management turned out to be the best practices of the PATHFit teachers and students in terms of managerial aspects in the face-to-face learning. This study provided ideas for improving the strategies in dealing with physical activities in the classroom through teaching and managing situations. The assessment of classroom management of PATHFit courses in the onsite learning was during the first semester S.Y. 2022-2023. Three (3) PATHFit teachers from Urdaneta City University’s College of Teacher Education-University Physical Education Department participated in this study. As the results of this study, it has demonstrated that the lived experiences were determined from the PATHFit teachers to have the following: active attitude, lifestyle of active teaching, and teacher traits to revitalize the enthusiasm of the students to participate in various activities in the classroom. Further, the active teaching strategy and active physical activity are identified as the best components of classroom management instructional approach of this study. These key strategic management for developing potential classroom management use in onsite learning must be prioritized to create a productive program from the administrators’ and community’s initiatives. This study ensures that PATHFit teachers and students at Urdaneta City University have meaningful and active lives. Keywords — PATHFit, classroom management instructional approach,PATHFit, onsite learning, Phenomenological study