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Title: :  Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA
PaperId: :  27631
Published in:   International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education
Publisher:   IJARIIE
e-ISSN:   2395-4396
Volume/Issue:    Volume 11 Issue 6 2025
DUI:    16.0415/IJARIIE-27631
Licence: :   IJARIIE is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Author NameAuthor Institute
Susan Vicente D. VillarenteUniversity of Southeastern Philippines
Julie Fe L. LegayadaUniversity of Southeastern Philippines

Abstract

Education, Special Education
Filipino Special Education Teachers, cross-cultural experiences, cultural adaptation, cultural navigation
This study explored the cross-cultural experiences of Filipino Special Education (SpEd) teachers working in the United States, in response to their growing presence in international classrooms. Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, the research examined how these teachers adapt to professional, social, and cultural expectations; how they navigate cultural differences; and what cross-cultural framework emerged from their cross-cultural experiences. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten Filipino special education (SpEd) teachers and analyzed using Creswell’s thematic analysis method. Findings revealed that participants encountered challenges in language use, instructional practices, classroom management, and differing cultural norms. Adaptation required teachers to shift from traditional methods to student-centered approaches, manage individualized education plans (IEPs), and adjust to legal and institutional expectations. In navigating cultural differences, they employed strategies such as building relationships, showing cultural sensitivity, and seeking support from peers and professional networks. Over time, participants developed an intercultural teaching identity by blending Filipino values with foreign educational practices. Grounded in Kim’s Integrative Communication Theory and Cultural Fusion Theory, the study emphasizes cross-cultural adaptation as a dynamic, ongoing process that involves reflection, negotiation, and identity transformation. Thus, this study recommends engagement in professional development, participating in cultural immersion programs, and establishing policies that support the integration of international teachers.

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IJARIIE Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada. "Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA" International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education Volume 11 Issue 6 2025 Page 794-802
MLA Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada. "Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11.6(2025) : 794-802.
APA Susan Vicente D. Villarente, & Julie Fe L. Legayada. (2025). Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(6), 794-802.
Chicago Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada. "Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 6 (2025) : 794-802.
Oxford Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada. 'Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 6, 2025, p. 794-802. Available from IJARIIE, https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Cross_Cultural_Experiences_of_Filipino_Special_Education_Teachers_in_the_USA_ijariie27631.pdf (Accessed : ).
Harvard Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada. (2025) 'Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(6), pp. 794-802IJARIIE [Online]. Available at: https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Cross_Cultural_Experiences_of_Filipino_Special_Education_Teachers_in_the_USA_ijariie27631.pdf (Accessed : )
IEEE Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada, "Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA," International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 794-802, Nov-Dec 2025. [Online]. Available: https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Cross_Cultural_Experiences_of_Filipino_Special_Education_Teachers_in_the_USA_ijariie27631.pdf [Accessed : ].
Turabian Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada. "Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Online]. volume 11 number 6 ().
Vancouver Susan Vicente D. Villarente, and Julie Fe L. Legayada. Cross-Cultural Experiences of Filipino Special Education Teachers in the USA. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Internet]. 2025 [Cited : ]; 11(6) : 794-802. Available from: https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Cross_Cultural_Experiences_of_Filipino_Special_Education_Teachers_in_the_USA_ijariie27631.pdf
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