Abstract
This study aimed to develop a training program design for teachers handling El Filibusterismo in the General Santos City North District, Division of General Santos. The researcher employed an explanatory sequential mixed-method design and a Research and Development (R&D) approach. A survey questionnaire was used to gather quantitative data, while an interview guide was utilized for the qualitative phase. Fourteen teachers participated in the study, and from this group, five were selected through purposive sampling for the interview. Weighted mean and thematic analysis were applied in analyzing the data. Findings revealed that teachers had a high level of awareness of curriculum implementation in teaching the novel; however, they encountered difficulties during implementation, particularly in understanding the competencies, and faced various challenges in teaching the text. These findings highlighted the need to develop a training program design grounded in the study's results to address the challenges teachers face in teaching the novel. Validation results showed that the developed training design received a very high rating for content, appropriateness, and usability, indicating it is acceptable and recommended for use.
