Climate change is everyone’s concern. With education as a powerful weapon to build resilience among all, this study explored the teachers’ lived experiences, challenges, and strategies in integrating climate adaptation into classroom practice. Using qualitative- descriptive research design and the thematic analysis of the narratives of 12 teacher-participants, the study revealed three key themes: students’ well-being, institutional support, and teachers as proactive agents of adaptation. Findings highlighted that students’ learning and safety are directly disrupted by extreme climate events such as typhoons and heat waves, compelling teachers to adopt flexible delivery modes and redesign lesson plans to safeguard students’ welfare and to ensure learning continuity. Institutional support is identified as a major challenge and teachers demonstrated agency in embedding climate adaptation into their subjects and projects, employing storytelling, creative arts, and community-based activities to foster resilience among students.

Authors:
Roselyn Bustos, Cebu Technological University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Bustos is an Associate Professor V at Cebu Technological University and an Accreditor for the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP).

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