A PHENOMENOLOGY OF ACADEMIC CONSTRAINTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LEARNERS

Guy Bless Fe Laroza-Velasco, Noe P. Garcia

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This phenomenological study dealt with the academic constraints faced by senior high school learners in the field of humanities and social sciences regarding their English language proficiency. The research aimed to explore the lived experiences of these learners as they navigated the challenges posed by limited English language skills in their academic pursuits. Through in-depth interviews and rigorous data analysis, the following were the essential themes: Constraints in English Language Learning, English Language Skills, English Language Learning Tools and Engagement, Sense of Utility, and Intrinsically Rewarding. This study sought to uncover the intricate web of factors that contributed to the difficulties these students encountered in mastering the English language and how these constraints impacted their educational journey. The findings of this research shed light on the unique perspective of learners within the humanities and social sciences, adding depth to our understanding of the multifaceted nature of English language proficiency challenges in diverse academic contexts.

 

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English language proficiency, experiences, senior high school humanities and social sciences learners, academic constraints, hermeneutic phenomenology, Philippines

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