LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (ABM) TEACHERS IN BUENASCAR, DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE: BASIS FOR INTERVENTION

This study investigated the challenges faced by senior high school (SHS) teachers in handling Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) subjects. Three public secondary schools were included in the study: Guinabsan National High School, Nasipit National Vocational School, and Senior High School in Carmen, Agusan del Norte. There were 16 participants in the key informant interview. A semi-structured interview guide (convenience sampling) was used to gather data. The quantitative data from the surveys was statistically analyzed using frequency and percentage. Thematic analysis and coding were used to interpret the qualitative data from the interviews to have a clear picture of the ABM teachers experiences, which ensures a comprehensive, reliable, and meaningful overall study outcome. The study found that while ABM teachers are dedicated, they lack subject-matter expertise due to limited ABM-specific training and a curriculum focused on theory rather than practical application. This, along with limited resources, hinders student learning and preparedness for business careers.