A madrasah program in the Philippines: Arabic language and Islamic values education (ALIVE) teachers' voices

Angelito R. Cortez Jr.
St Paul University Philippines, Philippines

This study focused on Muslim teachers or asatidz teaching the Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) subjects under the Madrasah Education Program implemented in public schools in the Philippines. Considering the limited information on asatidz teaching experiences, the study explored asatidz teacher development, teaching and learning practices, and training and development, using a phenomenological framework. Twenty-one key informants shared their lived experiences through interviews, and their responses were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Relevant themes were discussed to elucidate a plethora of influences that correspond to the asatidz belief system, behaviour, and teaching and learning practices.
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Author: Dr Angelito R. Cortez Jr., Licensed Professional Teacher and Registered Guidance Counsellor, is a senior leader in teacher education, inclusive education, and higher education governance (CHED/DepEd). Served as Director II, Quality Pre-Service Teacher Education (DepEd-TECS); DepEd madrasah/SPED (inclusive education) specialist; and CHED programs and standards development specialist. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7427-6206 Email: arcortezjr@gmail.com Please cite as: Cortez, A. R. Jr. (2026). A madrasah program in the Philippines: Arabic language and Islamic values education (ALIVE) teachers' voices. Issues in Educational Research, 36(2), 438-473. http://www.iier.org.au/iier36/cortez.pdf