Challenges of Values Education Teachers in Teaching Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) In The Secondary

Education is crucial in influencing how people think, act, and value things. Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP), which aims to help students develop their ethical and moral values, is one of the key elements of the secondary school curriculum in the Philippines. However, it can be difficult to teach values education effectively, especially for ESP teachers who are tasked with instilling in their students the knowledge, abilities, and attitudes necessary for them to grow into mature, self-reliant adults. This research paper explores the difficulties values education teachers encounter when implementing Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) in the secondary education curriculum and how these difficulties impact the program’s learning goals. The purpose of this research is to shed light on the challenges associated with teaching values education. The study considers the viewpoints of ESP teachers. This study can help to improve and enhance the quality of education, particularly in terms of helping students develop ethical and moral values by highlighting the problems and worries values education teachers encounter.