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THE EFFECTS OF ONBOARDING PROGRAM ON NEWLY HIRED TEACHERS’ TEACHING PRACTICES
Get PDFUsing the mixed method approach, this study aimed to investigate the effects of the Onboarding Program of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Philippines, on the teaching practices and preparedness of its newly hired teachers. It also gathered their suggestions and recommendations for program improvement, which served as the basis for developing a training proposal to enhance the university's existing Onboarding Program. Data collection involved surveys and interviews. A survey questionnaire with open-ended questions determined the program's effects on teachers’ teaching practices, specifically on lesson preparation, instructional practices, assessment methods, classroom management, and their preparedness, including their recommendations to enhance the existing program. Moreover, interviews with selected participants substantiated and validated the data gathered through surveys and provided qualitative insights into areas for improvement. Quantitative data from the surveys were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative responses from open-ended questions and interviews were coded. The study included 47 newly hired teachers from 10 colleges of MMSU who attended the Onboarding Program and the panel of experts who validated the training proposal. Findings indicated that the program significantly improved teachers' lesson planning, instructional practices, assessment methods, and classroom management, enhancing their overall preparedness for teaching. However, despite its effectiveness, participants identified areas needing improvement and provided comments and recommendations. Their recommendations served as a basis for the development of a training proposal, which was found valid for implementation based on the evaluation of the experts. Article visualizations
EMPOWERMENT, WELL-BEING, AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL ON TEACHER JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Get PDFThis study determined the best-fit model for empowerment, well-being, and interpersonal relationships regarding job satisfaction. It used a quantitative, non-experimental research design using correlational techniques and structural equation analysis. This study used stratified random sampling to select 400 teachers from a total population of 23,569 across four divisions, employing the Raosoft sample size calculator to ensure representative sampling. Mean, Pearson r, and structural equation analysis were used as statistical tools. Moreover, adapted, modified, and validated survey questionnaires were used. The result shows that the level of empowerment, teachers' well-being, and interpersonal relationships are very high. Meanwhile, public school elementary teachers' job satisfaction is high. Further, when each independent variable correlates with job satisfaction, results showed that empowerment is significantly associated with teachers' job satisfaction. There was also a significant relationship between well-being and job satisfaction. Moreover, interpersonal relationships have a positive correlation to job satisfaction. Model 3 emerged as the best-fit model for predicting teacher job satisfaction. The model showed that empowerment, well-being, and interpersonal relationships impact job satisfaction among public elementary school teachers in Region XII. It implies that the DepEd should prioritize enhancing teachers' empowerment, well-being, and interpersonal relationships, as these factors significantly influence teachers' job satisfaction. SDG Indicator: 4 Quality Education Article visualizations
TRUST IN CHILDREN – ΤHE ROLE OF THEATRE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
Get PDFIntroduction: In today's crisis of values, the demand for more trust between people, who will then shape social contexts and institutions, becomes more urgent than ever. However, since trust, by definition, refers to the vulnerability that one person shows to another because of the expectations that the former has for the positive behavior of the latter (Mishra, 1996. Tuzun, 2007), it is important to consider what creates that trust. Purpose: The role of theatre in education in creating social relationships of trust between primary school children. Methodology: A quantitative methodological approach was followed, and results were analyzed through the statistical program SPSS 26.0. Results: Social relationships between children over time, although they cannot be evaluated by their teachers themselves due to the limited time available, are an existing phenomenon. The children, having understood the position of their classmate, in the context of the lesson, have accepted his diversity, as a result, ending up in sharing experiences with each other, either inside or outside the school environment. However, even though social relations may not be successful, the course has at least helped in respect for others, which has a positive impact even in marginalization phenomena. Conclusion: Theater in education can be the means to create social relationships in children who have attended it for a reasonable period of time, because, with the techniques and reflection it offers, it helps children develop social skills, which can, in turn, create social relationships. Article visualizations
A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL ON EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS PREDICTED BY PRINCIPAL RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THEIR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the best-fit model for school effectiveness as influenced by relational leadership, strategic planning, and financial management of school heads in public elementary schools of Region XII. This research employed a structural equation model (SEM) with 400 respondents from Sarangani, General Santos, Koronadal, and South Cotabato divisions who comprised the sample through stratified random technique. Moreover, the employed adapted survey questionnaires underwent modifications, and reliability and validity tests. This descriptive and causal investigation employed statistical measures such as mean, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation, and structural equation model (SEM). Results indicated high levels of relational leadership among school heads, characterized by active, positive, and aware behaviors. Strategic planning, involving stakeholders, communication, and a clear vision and mission, was also rated very high, as was financial management based on experience, education, and training of school heads. School effectiveness—measured by school climate, administration, teacher quality, community relationships, and educational practices—was significantly correlated with relational leadership, strategic planning, and financial management. Model 3 was identified as the best-fit model, highlighting relational leadership as a core factor in driving school effectiveness, with strategic planning and financial management as important mediators. The study suggests that integrating these factors is crucial for enhancing school performance and offers insights for educational policymakers in the Department of Education to design programs that bolster the effectiveness of public elementary schools. SDG #4: Quality Education Article visualizations
TEACHER DISPOSITION, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, AND STUDENT ACADEMIC MOTIVATION: A PATH MODEL ANALYSIS ON ENGAGEMENT OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Get PDFThis study aimed to identify the best-fit model for student engagement among senior high school students in public schools in Region XII, focusing on teacher disposition, classroom management, and student academic motivation. A quantitative, non-experimental research design was used, employing correlational techniques and path analysis. The sample included 400 senior high school students from General Santos City, Koronadal, Sarangani, and South Cotabato, selected via stratified random sampling. Statistical tools used were mean, Pearson’s r, and path analysis, with adapted and validated survey questionnaires. The results revealed that teacher disposition and classroom management levels were very high, while student academic motivation was high. As a result, student engagement was also very high. Further analysis showed that teacher disposition, classroom management, and academic motivation were significantly correlated with student engagement. Model 3 emerged as the best fit, emphasizing the role of teacher disposition in terms of motivation to teach, teacher efficacy, willingness to learn and conscientiousness influencing student engagement through classroom management in terms of time management, routines, preventive and reactive strategies with student academic motivation in terms of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The findings suggest that educators should enhance competencies and foster student motivation to boost student engagement and improve learning outcomes. These factors are crucial in promoting a more engaging and effective learning environment for senior high school students. SDG Indicator: #4 (Quality Education) Article visualizations
UNRAVELING THE CONNECTION: THE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE FACTORS ON HEALTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
Get PDFThis research initiative is dedicated to developing a comprehensive wellness program for female freshman students. The primary focus is to promote optimal health through education on proper nutrition and encouraging regular physical activity, aiming to improve overall well-being and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions. The program underscores the university’s commitment to fostering a vibrant physical fitness and wellness culture among students and staff. It aims to systematically review and assess existing programs and events that enhance engagement in physical activities and promote sportsmanship within the campus community. The research employs rigorous quantitative methodologies to create an effective wellness program, including detailed surveys and statistical analysis techniques. These methods are crucial in gathering reliable data to ensure that the wellness program closely aligns with female freshman students' unique needs, preferences, and interests at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Ultimately, the initiative seeks to generate valuable insights into young women's health and wellness concerns, thereby developing a tailored wellness program that addresses their specific health needs and supports their personal goals and aspirations throughout their college experience. Article visualizations
THE RELATIVE AGE EFFECT IN THE VOLLEYBALL OLYMPIC GAMES
Get PDFIntroduction: The objective of the present study was to analyze the Relative Age Effect (RAE) in volleyball athletes in the four editions of the Summer Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020), as well as its magnitudes referenced to the period of the athlete's career, the final ranking, and the continent. Material and Methods: A total of 1,152 birth dates were subjected to analysis according to four quartiles, and the resulting data were compared to different phases of the athletes' sporting careers, the teams' final rankings, and the continent of origin. A chi-square goodness-of-fit test (p < 0.05) was performed. Results: The results showed that there was partially the presence and magnitude of the RAE in men's volleyball and during the athletes' consolidation period, but this effect was not observed when analyzing the final classification of the teams and the continents, excepting on the European male teams. RAE was not observed in the female context, in any of the comparisons. Conclusions: This finding may evoke a reflection on the different sports developmental processes in different countries and categories worldwide. Article visualizations
UNCOVERING THE USE AND TRANSFER OF COGNITIVE AND METACOGNITIVE READING STRATEGIES ACROSS TEXT TYPES (NARRATIVE & EXPOSITORY READING TEXTS) IN ENGLISH (L3) AMONG MOROCCAN EFL UNIVERSITY LEARNERS
Get PDFBased on one of the major sections of my unpublished doctoral thesis defended in 2015, the current study investigates the extent to which Moroccan EFL first-semester university students utilize and transfer (meta) cognitive reading strategies in processing differing English (L3) written texts (i.e., narrative, expository). By addressing 113 university learners (Experimental Group: n=63; Control Group: n=50), the study seeks to find out whether EFL university learners transfer reading strategies (i.e., cognitive, metacognitive) from the narrative written text to the expository one with similar or different frequencies along the continuum of the pre- and post- intervention. To gather the relevant data, such instruments as the reading comprehension texts (i.e., narrative, expository), narrative and expository reading tests, explicit strategy intervention, and a retrospective questionnaire (RQ) were utilized. The findings show that the targeted learners did transfer a host of cognitive and metacognitive reading strategies (CMRSs) across text types with varying frequencies of use at both pre- and post-testing levels. Thus, it is deducible that text genre is an influencing variable on the learners’ frequent usage and flexible transfer of CMRSs in the achievement of L3 reading comprehension. Further, some implications and limitations related to this undertaken study are stated. Article visualizations
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SELF-ADVOCACY: FOSTERING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR YOUNG ADOLESCENTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE SUPPORT NEEDS
Get PDFThis study investigated the effects of a teacher-led six-week intervention designed to improve the self-advocacy skills of students with mild to moderate support needs. The intervention was delivered through multiple methods, including role modeling, explicit instruction, sentence scripts, and class discussion. Pre-intervention data showed that participants had a limited understanding of their IEPs, infrequent communication with teachers, and minimal engagement in requesting accommodations. After the implementation of the intervention, significant improvements were observed, with 90% of participants requesting accommodations and communicating regularly with teachers. Additionally, there was an increase in student behaviors in setting academic goals and reflecting on their self-advocacy behaviors. The participants also improved their academic performance in general education classrooms following the intervention. These findings underscore the potential of self-advocacy intervention to empower young adolescents to engage more effectively with their educational plans and achieve positive academic outcomes in the future. Recommendations for future research are provided. Article visualizations
GRAPPLING THE EXPERIENCES OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ATTENDING ENGLISH-WRITTEN MODULAR CLASS: A PHENOMENOLOGY OF ACADEMIC SACRIFICE
Get PDFThis phenomenological study explored the experiences of junior high school students attending English-written modular classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data were gathered from Grade 9 JHS students at Alagao National High School of General Santos City (formerly General Santos City National Secondary School of Arts and Trades – Extension) in Barangay Lagao, General Santos City, Philippines. Participants were chosen based on inclusion criteria such as being a Grade 9 student, not having cellphones or any online access, being readers under frustration level, and having parents or guardians who had never completed elementary school. Thus, purposive sampling was used to choose the participants. The findings of this study emphasized three major emergent themes as a result of the interviews, and the first theme focused on the participants' viewpoints about homeschooling, safeguarding learners, and the difficulties they have while attending the SLMs. The second theme showed the participants' feelings about attending the SLMs, including their challenges, self-reliance, and feelings of deep regret. At the same time, the final theme emphasized the impact of attending English-written modular classrooms among students as learners who discussed their motivation to study, the value of high-quality reading materials, the need for professional supervision, and their ability to self-direct their learning process. Article visualizations