Narratives of Learning: Exploring Teachers' Experiences with AI Integration in Teaching English and Philippine Literature

Linette Wakit; Rinarose Budeng; Pilipina Cagurangan; Maricar Castillo; Janelyn Agbayani; Hartwell Norman Merza

doi:10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI3.393

Authors

Linette Wakit Nueva Vizcaya State University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7756-0311
Rinarose Budeng Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7614-0462
Pilipina Cagurangan Quirino State University https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0258-3217
Maricar Castillo Cagayan State University
Janelyn Agbayani Cagayan State University https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3308-6042
Hartwell Norman Merza Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1043-3331

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI3.393

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, AI Tools, AI-Enhanced Technique, Literature Instruction

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of AI tools in English and Philippine literature instruction, focusing on teachers' experiences, pedagogical shifts, and professional development. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, data were gathered through interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations to understand the impact of AI on teaching strategies and student engagement. The findings reveal that while AI tools enhance literature instruction by making texts more interactive and accessible, challenges such as technical issues and the digital divide persist. Teachers adapted their methods, blending traditional and AI-enhanced techniques to maintain critical thinking skills. The study underscores the necessity of continuous professional development and institutional support for effective AI integration in literature education.

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