Educational Philosophies and Teaching Styles among Private Basic Education Teachers In Tagbilaran City, Bohol

This study described the educational philosophies and self-reported teaching styles of 129 private basic education teachers in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. A quantitative survey provided information on teachers’ profiles and their reported philosophical and instructional orientations. The most common individual philosophical classifications were essentialism (18.6%) and perennialism (16.3%), with 41.9% of respondents falling under combination orientations. Demonstrator was the most popular teaching style (33.3%), followed by Authoritarian (27.9%). Combined teaching styles accounted for 15.5% of respondents. Teachers reported a wide range of ideas and techniques, with an emphasis on explanation, modeling, and mentoring. Differences between research may reflect the settings and instruments employed. These findings may encourage teachers to reflect on their lessons and identify areas for professional development. Because the study was based on self-report and had little score data, the classifications reflect the methodologies given by respondents. They do not demonstrate educational effectiveness, cause-and-effect relationships, or the evolution of beliefs over time.