The Reality of Ayta Sambal Teachers
For Ayta Sambal teachers, the work does not end with lesson plans; their teaching is shaped by systemic barriers that demand extra time, effort, and sacrifice. These realities highlight what must be addressed to strengthen education for their community.
Ayta Sambal teachers receive modules that are not fully localized, which forces them to indigenize content on their own. This takes extra effort and longer preparation time just to make lessons relatable and meaningful for their learners.
Although institutions create programs and policies dedicated to the Ayta Sambal community, teachers revealed the inconsistencies in its implementation. Without consistent and strong support from the institutions, they are left to carry out and sustain programs on their own.
From our conversations with the teachers, they revealed that there are times where they end up using their own money to fund their teaching supplies and visuals aids. They go beyond their job description.
Lift Their Voices
Their commitment keeps learning alive in the community, yet their efforts need a helping hand. You can help amplify their efforts and strengthen the community’s greatest sandata.