📄 Abstract
This phenomenological study explored the instructional strategies and challenges faced by primary grade teachers in implementing Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) to build character among young learners. Twelve (12) teacher-participants from a public elementary school in Panabo City Division were involved in this study. Through thematic analysis of teacher-participants' experiences, two key challenge themes emerged: the negative influence of external environments and lack of parental and community support in reinforcing values education. Despite these obstacles, teachers demonstrated effective strategies through modeling and demonstration of values and integration of moral lessons across classroom activities, which helped cultivate character development among students. To address these challenges, the study strongly recommends fortifying home-school partnerships to align values reinforcement and strengthening the modeling and integration of values in ESP instruction. The findings highlighted the need for systemic support through teacher training programs, curriculum enhancements in the MATATAG framework, and stronger school-community collaboration. By implementing these measures, schools can transform character education from isolated classroom lessons into a comprehensive, community-supported practice, ensuring more effective moral development for young learners and a more valuesoriented educational environment
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📚 How to Cite:
Jessa G. Daposala , BUILDING CHARACTER OF YOUNG LEARNERS: STRATEGIES OF PRIMARY GRADE TEACHERS IN EDUKASYON SA PAGPAPAKATAO (ESP) , Volume 12 , Issue 7, july 2025, EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce and Educational Management(ECEM) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra23430