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Design of an Information System Strategic Plan for PSU-Bayambang
Get PDFInformation Systems Planning (ISSP) is an important activity for helping an organization to identify strategic applications and to align an organization\u27s strategy with effective information systems to achieve the organization\u27s objectives. This study focused on the design of ISSP for Pangasinan State University-Bayambang Campus (PSU-BC). It aims to develop and improve all of the university’s strengths and opportunities, with the help of acquired funds, resources, strong manpower and workforce, basic units and areas of implementation, and highly innovative strategies for its effective management and utilization. The study used the Government Information Systems Plan Framework: The Philippine Government Model adapted from the Information Systems Planning Manual of the National Computer Center, Quezon City, Philippines. Recommendations and strategies were also identified to further develop and elevate the existence of PSU-BC as one of the premier institutions in education
Employability Metrics of Bachelor of Secondary Education Graduates from 2013 to 2017: A Five Year of Findings and Analysis
Get PDFThe concept of tracing the employability rate of Pangasinan State University is to determine how programs serve and deliver quality education. Generally, this study aimed to determine the employability rate and the of BSEd graduates of the Pangasinan State University Lingayen Campus from 2013 to 2017 and identify the factors that affect it for the five-year time frame. Based on the result of the study, Bachelor of Secondary Education Graduates of Pangasinan State University are generally employed within the two years of graduation. The graduates of the university for each year from 2013 to 2017 are employed as fast as other graduates for every year. The rate of employability of the single, those who passed the LET, and those who received awards in bachelors are as fast as the rate of employability of the married, those who passed non-LET Board examinations, and those who did not receive awards in bachelor. Furthermore, the rate of employability of those who participated in trainings, those who earned post-bachelor’s like master’s degree and doctorate degree, and those who earned national certificates is not as fast as those who did not participate in trainings, those who did not earn post-bachelor’s degree, and those who did not earn national certificates. Lastly, the sustainability plan was proposed in order to maintain the employability of the graduate students, which is based on the Strategic Plan of the Pangasinan State University
Automated Testing Tools for Mobile Applications: A Literature Review
Get PDFThe rapid growth of demand for mobility made the mobile application development a fast-emerging area in software development. As years pass by, the product of software development has become increasingly complex. This makes test activities even more important and challenging. Tom Taulli, a Forbes contributor, denotes the importance of mobile application testing. He stated that users are more likely to abandon an application if it has functionality problems. Although there are several testing tools already available in the market, there were no empirical studies found that explore and analyze these tools in detail. Hence, this paper aims to discuss and provide a comparison of different cross-platform automated testing tools for mobile applications particularly for Android, iOS and Windows Mobile. Most of the papers were addressing test cases for app’s function and behavior. The least number of papers aims to test security loopholes on mobile applications. It is worth noting that the papers focused on applications running on Android devices, there were no tools that address applications for other platforms such as iOS and Windows Phone
High School Teachers’ Stress Coping Mechanisms: It’s Implications on Teaching Performance and Interpersonal Relations
Get PDFThis study determined the high school teachers’ profile with respect to gender, age, civil status, educational attainment, length of service, and monthly family income. It also investigated the extent of stress experienced by them due to such stressors as job pressure, job scope/assignment, relationship with personnel/administrators, relationship with other teachers, relationship with students, relationship with parents, school physical environment, and other school responsibilities. Further, it identified the extent of effectiveness of their use of such coping mechanisms as self-knowledge, varied interests, varied reactions, acceptance of others’ values, and varied productive activities. The significance of the differences between the extent of stress experienced by the teachers under each stressor was determined across each of the profile variables using the t-test or the analysis of variance. The significance of the relationships between the extent of stress experienced by the teachers due to each stressor and the extent of effectiveness of their use of each coping mechanism were determined by using the Pearson product moment coefficient of correlation. The significance of the relationship between the teaching performance of the teachers and the extent of stress experienced by them under each stressor, and the extent of effectiveness of their use of each coping mechanism using the Pearson product moment coefficient of correlation. The descriptive-correlational research method was used in this study. A questionnaire was used to gather data on the teachers’ profile, their extent of stress under each stressor, and the extent of effectiveness of their use of each coping mechanism. Comparison was made of the teachers’ extent of stress across each profile variable. Correlation was done to establish the relationships between extent of stress and extent of effectiveness of the use of coping mechanisms. Correlation was also done to determine the relationships between the teachers’ teaching performance and their extent of stress, and the extent of effectiveness of their use of coping mechanisms. In consideration of the findings obtained, the following conclusions are drawn: Most of the high school teachers are female, within the age group of 36-50 years old and married with highest educational attainment of BS Graduate with Masteral units who have been teaching for 10-20 years and who receive a monthly family income of P10, 000.00-P15, 000.00. The high school teachers experience moderate stressed in their job, in their relationships and in their other school responsibilities. The high school teachers experience moderate extent of effectiveness of the various coping mechanisms which they adopted. The teachers with only BS degrees are more stressed than the teachers with MA units. There is a significant relationship between the overall extent of stress of the teachers and their overall extent of effectiveness in the use of coping mechanisms. The teachers’ teaching performance is affected by their extent of stress due to their relationship with students. Based on the findings, it is recommended that: School administrators should help the teachers eliminate stress by providing seminars/trainings/ conferences on stress management. Administrators should provide clinical supervision regarding the responsibilities of teachers to inculcate in their mind that teaching is a noble calling that they need to have coping techniques so that it will not affect their teaching performance. Build more confidence among teachers by giving opportunities for development such as having masteral units with generous incentives to be able to gain knowledge on how to lessen the stress encountered due to the different stressors. The government should provide conducive classrooms, sufficient teaching devices, and other instructional materials, as well as higher compensation to relieve them of certain stressors. Private sectors and civil societies be tapped for donations/contributions. Social gatherings which include the family members be adopted by the faculty club. Hold social hour among teachers to create an atmosphere of relaxation and camaraderie. Further studies are suggested to be conducted regarding the coping mechanisms related to teaching performance. Further studies should be conducted with elementary teachers as respondents to compare their stress level with secondary teachers and the effectiveness of their coping mechanisms
Araling Panlipunan Skills Among Grade 10 Students
Get PDFThis study determined the acquired skills of Grade 10 students in Araling Panlipunan for the School Year 2016-2017. The descriptive-correlation design was used in the study. Purposive sampling was utilized to select the respondents. A researcher-made questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument which was subjected to content validity. Frequency counts, percentages and average weighted mean were used for descriptive analysis. The Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) - Wilk’s Lambda and Pearson rho were used to analyze the obtained data to support or reject the null hypothesis.
Results showed that Grade 10 learners are dominated by females, with both parents as mostly high school graduates, mostly poor, and have very satisfactory average grade in Araling Panlipunan. The students have below average acquisition in most of the skills in Araling Panlipunan, except for research skill. Students encountered slightly serious problems in acquiring Araling Panlipunan skills. Moreover, the study showed that there are differences in the acquisition of Araling panlipunan skills in sex, educational attainment of parents, and average grades. On the other hand, there is no significant relationship between the problems encountered by the learners and the level of other Araling Panlipunan skills, except for Communication skill. Based from the findings and conclusion of the study, the following are recommended: interventions and remediation must be conducted to further enhance the Araling Panlipunan skills of the students particularly in the areas where they obtained low level of acquisition, teachers may conduct activities that would call for developing the higher order thinking skills of the students, teachers and research enthusiasts may come up with the same study with other variables, parents must check their monthly average income in relation to the acquired skills in Araling Panlipunan of their children, schools must increase the number of instructional materials in Araling Panlipunan and improve the Learning Resource Center and performance tasks may be a focus of the study since the study only focuses on Content standards
Development and Testing of Grid-Tied Solar Power System Trainer
Get PDFThe quality of education has lasting effects on individual students. Experts have developed research-based solutions to support teachers in implementing the most successful teaching and learning strategies and best practices. Theories and principles are not sufficient for students to improve and further develop their technical skills. The shortage of learning equipment set off hurdle to the learners\u27 hands-on practice. This developmental study was intended to design and fabricate a grid-tied solar power system trainer and to define the level of performance of the students utilizing the said trainer. The research was piloted at Pangasinan State University – Lingayen Campus particularly at the College of Technology in the First Semester of Academic Year 2017-2018. The researcher made use of the developmental type of research and followed some procedures in the assembly of the trainer. This study also utilized another method of research, specifically experimental design, wherein it determines the performance rating of the students using the mock-up trainer. The questionnaire and qualitative interview were done in the compilation of data related to the design and fabrication of the trainer. The researcher had chosen the College of Technology faculty members teaching Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Technology which composed of ten (10) which served as technical experts to validate the design and fabrication of the trainer. All the seventy-six (76) Fourth-year Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Technology students underwent the pre-test and post-test to define the performance level of the students by utilizing the said trainer. Based on the outcome of the analysis utilizing the trainer, it was noticed that the student performance level was improved. It was also concluded that the trainer was an effectual and essential tool for teaching in Building Wiring Installation and Electrical and Electronics Circuits, an elective subject for Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Technology. This could, therefore, strengthen the skills of students and improve the standard of teaching, particularly in the laboratory workshop setting
Design, Content and Output of Undergraduate Researches in Pangasinan State University
Get PDFoai:ojs2.asianjournal.org:article/2One of the requirements of undergraduate students of Pangasinan State UniversityLingayen Campus is to produce researches. This study assessed these researches as to content, process and output. The study found out the researches of Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management used the descriptive research design while Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics used the experimental design and rating scale as instrumentation. Most researches utilize simple random sampling and do not have validity and reliability testing. Most of the data is described using frequency and chi-square for Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Restaurant Management while mean for Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics. Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology researches are improving especially in presenting their related literature and studies. There is an increase in the use of survey as research method for Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and trends for Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management is apparent. Bachelor of Arts in Economics researchers tested the validity and reliability of research instrument. This study recommends validity and reliability testing of research instrument, use of tools other than descriptive statistics, additional implications and justifications to research results, and a follow-up study in order to identify factors that contribute to development or weakening of undergraduate researches in Pangasinan State University - Lingayen Campus
Competency in Computer Systems Servicing of Teachers in one Town in Northern Luzon: A Needs Assessment and Analysis
Get PDFThe Department of Education embrace technology as the kto12 implementation arrived. The agency also devised a computerization program for all public schools as part of the program. The purpose of this needs assessment is in order to determine the level of competency of primary and secondary school teachers in Lingayen, Pangasinan as a basis for an extension program. Advanced training in installing computer systems and networks, diagnose and troubleshoot computer system, configure computer systems and networks and maintain computer systems and networks which are the four core competency of TESDA’s NC2 Computer Systems Servicing Course will be an extension program if there is a need for training. Based on the result of the study, the majority of the ICT coordinator of the primary and secondary schools are competent and expert in the field of Computer Systems Servicing, because high school ICT coordinators are the holder of National Certificate Level 2 in the field of computer systems servicing. Initially this study is a basis of a proposed training program, but due to the positive result, this paper also investigate the contribution of TESDA in the Department of Education. It is concluded that teachers holding computer laboratory are able to sustain the need if the problems arise. It is recommended that no training needed for the teachers
Word Recognition among PSU College Students
Get PDFThis study intended to determine the level of ability of 43 freshman Bachelor of Arts in English Language students in in Pangasinan State University in word recognition who were selected through complete enumeration. The level of ability in word recognition was measured by an instrument which was adapted. The word recognition covered in this study were function and content words. Findings showed that the freshman AB in English Language students are very good in recognizing content words but good in recognizing function words. The overall level of ability of the respondents in recognizing both word classes is very good. Therefore, students are encouraged to continuously study the different word classes to strengthen their ability in recognizing words according to their classes
Practical Intelligence Teaching Approach: Effects on Social Competence and Problem-solving Ability in Biology
Get PDFThe study focused on Practical Intelligence (PI) Teaching Approach as an intervention in high school biology. Specifically, it sought to determine the effects of the approach on students’ practical intelligence in terms of problem-solving skills and social competence. It also tried to establish the relationship between social competence and problem-solving skills.
Two sections of second year biology students in a private school in Metro Manila were taught by the researcher using the PI Teaching Approach and the conventional approach, respectively for eight weeks during the second quarter of School Year 2008-2009.
Social competence was measured using scenarios which called for socially-oriented responses. Tests measuring problem-solving skills included stressful problem situations that students encounter in their environment.
Findings reveal that the PI Teaching Approach was effective in developing social competence particularly the empathy component and social attributes specifically individual and peer attributes. It is noted, however, that there is no significant difference between the experimental and conventional groups’ problem-solving skills, though the experimental group performed much better than the control group in some items in the Critical Incidents Test (CIT) and Real World Test (RWT). Though there was no positive significant relationship between problem-solving ability and social competence, there were positive significant relationships between the CIT and some of the components of social competence, namely, clarity and authenticity. There was also a positive relationship between the RWT and all the components of social competence which include presence, authenticity, clarity and empathy