Literature is a tool for improving most aspects of a learner’s capabilities. It plays a vital role in the academic curriculum. However, some concerns about teaching and learning have been raised, such as the notable decline in interest in literature studies among secondary school students. The question “Where are the teachers and learners coming from in the teaching and learning of literature led the researchers to conduct this study. This study aims to explore the perspectives and foundations of teachers and learners in the teaching and learning literature. Specifically, the study aims to explore the approaches employed by teachers, students' preferences for approaches to teaching and learning literature, the factors that contribute to the teaching and learning of literature, and the impacts of the participants' standpoints on literature teaching. The study employed a descriptive-qualitative approach, involving interviews and document analysis conducted among participants during the 2024-2025 school year. Findings disclose that personal growth and language models emerged as the teaching approaches, while learning modalities, instructional techniques, and learning environment are the students' preferences for learning literature. Teaching strategies, instructional materials, nature of learners, assessment, and students’ feedback are the factors that influence the teaching literature. On the other hand, engaging and content-rich approaches, supportive learning environments, and effective teacher-student interaction all positively impact literature learning. Notably, engagement and interest, comprehension, alignment with students’ preferences, and success factors are found to be the impacts of the participants' standpoints on the teaching and learning of literature.

Authors:
Lynn Besa, Rizal Technological University, Philippines
Marah Jane Reyes, Rizal Technological University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Lynn M. Besa is a full-time faculty member in the College of Education. Her expertise includes linguistics, literature, and education. She mentors students across programs to full-blast research endeavors in the institution.

Ms. Marah Jane Reyes is a Senior High School teacher in English at Eusebio High School, Ph. She is also a student of Master of Arts in Literature and Language Instruction at Rizal Technological University, Ph.

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