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Speech by Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz during the state of the university address on January 28, 2025
No full textAssociation between clinico-demographic profile and hearing screening results among newborns in West Visayas State University-Medical Center from 2018 to 2022
No full textBackground: Infant hearing loss is a chronic condition in children that, if detected late, can lead to irreversible long-term speech, language, and cognitive deficits. Identifying clinico-demographic characteristics and risk factors associated with hearing loss is thus essential to improve its detection, intervention, and prevention.
Objective: This study aims to determine the association between the clinico-demographic profile and hearing screening results among newborn at West Visayas State University-Medical Center from January 2018 to December 2022.
Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized the data from the logbook registry of Newborn West Visayas State University Medical Center-Hearing Screening Center. Descriptive and inferential statistics determined the association between the clinico-demographic profile and the "Pass" or "Refer" screening result.
Results: Hearing screening was done on 6963 newborns between 2018 and 2022. Of these, 6781 (97.39%) received "Pass" results for both ears, while 182 (2.61%) had "Refer." Although most received "Pass," males showed a higher "Refer" rate. Furthermore, "Refer" rates increased with lower birth weight and early gestational age. Moreover, among the risk factors for hearing loss, craniofacial anomalies had the highest "Refer" prevalence, while family history and hyperbilirubinemia had no refer cases. Statistical tests revealed significant associations with birthweight, craniofacial anomalies, and no risk factors for hearing loss.
Conclusion: Birth weight, craniofacial anomalies, and absence of risk factors were significantly associated with screening results. This highlights the importance of enhanced screening and monitoring protocols for these populations for early detection of hearing loss
Knolls: Training based on pre-service Science teachers' knowledge of principles behind laboratory instruments and their self-assessed improvisation skills
Full text linkThis research aimed to design and conduct a training program on laboratory instrumentation and improvisation based on pre-service science teachers' knowledge of principles behind laboratory instruments and their self-assessed improvisation skills. This study used descriptive-evaluative research design. The research participants were fourth-year Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Science (4-C) students enrolled at West Visayas State University College of Education during the Academic Year 2023- 2024. The data needed in the study were obtained in three phases. The first phase determined the knowledge of pre-service science teachers of the principles behind laboratory instruments and their self-assessed improvisation skills. Researcher-made instruments namely: Principles Behind Laboratory Instruments Knowledge Analysis Test and Improvisation Skills Self-Assessment Form were used respectively, and were administered to thirty-five (35) pre-service science teachers. The Principles Behind Laboratory Instruments Knowledge Analysis Test was pilot-tested to twenty-five (25) Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Science students enrolled at Iloilo Science and Technology University College of Education during the Academic Year 2022-2023 before it was used in the actual study, and yielded a reliability of 0.76 using KR20 as the statistical tool. The second phase included the design of the training based on the result of the assessment in the first phase. The last phase was the implementation and evaluation of the training, where sixteen (16) pre-service science teachers participated. Mean and standard deviation were used for the data analysis. The results revealed that pre-service science teachers have moderate knowledge of principles behind laboratory instruments, and good improvisation skills according to their self-assessment. KNOLLS, the training program that was designed and conducted, was evaluated as excellent in all criteria overall. The findings of the study can enlighten pre-service science teachers through their awareness of the importance of laboratory improvisation and training programs related to it. By equipping them with teaching strategies, fostering collaboration among professionals in the field of education, as well as addressing specific areas of need, these opportunities will continually improve their knowledge, skills, and practice
Kakayahang kognitibo ng mag-aaral sa Filipino 7: Batayan sa pagbuo na animasyon ng panitikang Bisaya
Full text linkAng debelopmental na pananaliksik na ito ay may layuning makabuo at tumiyak ng kahusayan ng nabuong animasyon sa Panitikang Bisaya para sa Ikalawang Markahan sa asignaturang Filipino 7. Ito ay ibinatay sa mababang kabuuang marka ng mga mag- aaral sa Filipino 7 -ikalawang Markahan na may temang Panitikang Bisayas: Repleksiyon ng Kabisayaan. Ang suliraning ito sa kognitibong kahinaan ng mga mag- aaral sa panitikang Bisaya ang nag-udyok sa mananaliksik upang isagawa ang pag- aaral na tutugon sa pangangailangang ito. Isinaalang-alang at pinagbatayan ng pag- aaral na ito ang Instructional Design Theory sa pagdedisenyo ng kagamitang pang- instruksiyon. Sumunod rin ang pag-aaral na ito sa proseso ng modelong ADDIE bilang balangkas ng pagdisenyo at paglinang ng isang animasyon. Ang mga kagamitang ginamit sa pagtitipon ng mga datos ay ang Curriculum Guide sa Baitang 7 sa Filipino bilang gabay sa paglinang ng kakayahang kognitibo ng mga mag-aaral sa panitikang pagkatuto at pagpapahalaga, talatanungan sa pagtataya sa antas ng kahusayan ng animasyon bilang kagamitang pampagtuturo batay sa sumusunod na pamantayan: layunin, paksang-aralin, nilalaman, yugto ng pagkatuto, at estilo at presentasyon, at pagtataya sa antas ng kahusayan ng animasyon bilang audio-visual na lunsaran batay sa sumusunod na pamantayan: aspektong biswal, at mga sangkap panteknolohiya. Ang binuong animasyon ng mga pantikang Bisaya na itinuturo sa Baitang 7 ay tinaya ng mga guro sa Filipino 7 at eksperto sa edukasyon. Lumabas na napakahusay nang binuong animasyon sa kabuuan. Ayon sa kinalabasan ng pag-aaral, ang animasyong binuo ay nakatutulong sa pag- unlad ng kakayahang kognitibo ng mag-aaral, angkop sa kakayahan nilang matuto, naaayon sa interes ng mga mag-aaral, naging solusyon sa mga pang-edukasyong suliranin, at sumasabay sa mga makabagong pangangailangan sa pagkatuto ng mga mag-aaral. Nasa panahon na tayo na malaki ang impluwensya ng multimedia kaya kinakailangan ang mga makabagong kagamitan sa pagtuturo na angkop sa interes ng mga mag-aaral, makagaganyak sa aktibong partisipasyon sa proseso ng pagtuturo at pagkatuto, at makabagong estratehiya sa pagtamo ng mga pamantayang pangnilalaman at pagganap sa mga aralin na napabibilang sa ating kurikulum. Dahil dito, iminumungkahi sa mga guro na gamitin ang nabuong animasyon sa pagtuturo ng Filipino 7 upang maging tugon sa suliraning kahinaang pangkoginitibo ng mga mag- aaral sa pagkatuto at pagpapahalagang pampanitikan. Maaari rin itong maging batayan sa pagbuo ng mga gawain o kagamitang pampagtuturo na angkop sa pangangailangan ng mga mag-aaral
An exploration of parental experiences in facilitating distance learning in Mathematics
Full text linkThis phenomenological study explored parental experiences in facilitating distance learning in mathematic. Eight (8) parents, selected through purposive sampling, have met the inclusion criteria as the facilitators of their grade 7 children in one of the secondary schools in Alimodian, Iloilo, for the school year 2021-2022. Three (3) significant themes were generated: (1) the challenges encountered that includes difficulties in modular learning and parental struggles; (2) coping mechanism established by the parents through the incorporation of parent-child dynamics and the use of teaching strategies; and, (3) opportunities offered by facilitating distance learning that contains the personal growth and development of the parents . This study was anchored on a constructionist approach, emphasizing active engagement and hands-on experiences to transform challenges into opportunities for both parents and students in the realm of distance learning. Practical recommendations include promoting collaborative projects, workshops for school administrators, and policy integration of constructionist principles into teaching methods. Other researches may explore the impact of constructionist approaches on student engagement and to investigate the effectiveness of hands-on math activities in addressing challenges faced by parents and students. Ultimately, fostering a culture of independent learning was crucial, emphasizing strictness, routine, and positive reinforcement within parent-child dynamics for effective teaching and the utilization of technology to enhance learning experiences
Teachers' knowledge, practices, and experiences in assessment in the new normal
Full text linkIn the Philippines, the concept of distance learning is relatively new. Thus, the researcher investigated the teacher's knowledge, practices, and experiences in assessment in distant learning. The respondents were twenty three (23) Junior High School Science teachers teaching online, modular, and blended learning. The teachers' level of knowledge in assessment was determined using 50 item test questionnaires. The teachers' practices and experiences were gathered using checklist, and interview guide. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentages, and ranks. Findings showed that teacher's level of knowledge was very low in the formative, summative and performance-based assessment. Teachers practices of assessment in distant learning varies with the different modalities. However, the use traditional assessment multiple choice was still predominantly used. Teachers also used innovative ideas like the use of online platforms in the delivery of their classes. Furthermore, qualitative findings revealed the use of Socratic method, google quiz, google meet, feedback in conducting the formative assessment. Additionally, in the conduct of summative assessment, teachers used standardized exam via google quiz, have time limit, and students must open their camera while taking the tests. In the conduct of performance-based assessments teachers utilized the use of video making, peer evaluation, and output integration. However, it was also revealed that teacher's dilemma like students' honesty in the conduct of distant learning. Teachers needed to adopt flexible assessment strategies that can accommodate the challenges of remote learning, varying home environments, and asynchronous learning schedules (Hodges et al., 2020). It is recommended that teachers must regularly review and update materials to reflect emerging trends, best practices and accommodate diverse learning environments in distant learning assessment. Teachers have demonstrated remarkable adaptability in modifying their instructional strategies to foster meaningful learning experiences
Development of Flexible Learning Instruction through Progressive, Personalized, Engaging and Diversified (FLIPPED) video media
Full text linkIn the conducted Competency-Based Assessment Tool (CBAT) in Mathematics among Grade 5 learners, results revealed that there are competencies that learners failed to master, prompting the researcher to develop instructional materials that offer a novel dimension of learning. Specifically, this study delved into the Development of Flexible Learning Instruction through Progressive, Personalized, Engaging, and Diversified (FLIPPED) Video Media, focusing on its application within the flipped classroom paradigm. This research aims to address three key questions: identifying the least learned competencies of Grade 5 learners in Mathematics, developing video media tailored to these competencies, and assessing the acceptability of the developed video media across various dimensions. Methodologically, the study involved one class of Grade 5 learners from one of the schools in the province of Capiz, alongside six expert evaluators with diverse backgrounds in educational and information technology and Mathematics teaching. Data collection relies on the result of CBAT administered to 25 Grade 5 learners, complemented by an evaluation questionnaire designed to gauge the acceptability of the video media among experts. Findings highlight specific areas of challenge in Grade 5 Mathematics, such as formulating rules for sequence progression, visualizing fraction multiplication, estimating decimal products, identifying base, rate, and percentage, and finding circumference of a circle. The instructional materials developed include sections on learning objectives, discussions, exercises with solutions, and summaries. Expert evaluations uniformly rated the developed video media as "Highly Acceptable" across dimensions of Flexible Learning, Progressive Instruction, Personalized Instruction, Learners' Engagement, and Diversified Instruction. The research findings conclude the efficacy of FLIPPED Video Media in addressing learning gaps and fostering a conducive learning environment that caters to diverse learning needs. Thus, it is recommended that the developed video media be used as a technology-aided instructional material to help improve learners' performance in their least-learned competencies in Grade 5 Mathematics
Zhong Wen Laoshi's experiences and practices in teaching Mathematics during the pandemic
Full text linkThis qualitative study investigated the pedagogy of Chinese mathematics teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their experiences and teaching practices in one of the Chinese schools in Roxas City. The transition to virtual learning necessitated significant adjustments in teaching strategies, related to student engagement and connectivity issues. Data collection involved conducting in-depth, semi-structured interviews with four (4) purposively selected informants who met specific criteria set, including being of Chinese descent, teaching mathematics, and having experience in teaching during the pandemic using the Online Distance Learning mode. Through these interviews and subsequent thematic analysis, the study explored the unique experiences of these teachers, highlighting the challenges and innovative strategies they employed to adapt to the new circumstances. The findings of the study was organized into two (20) main themes: "Adapting and Innovating: Teachers' Experiences during the Pandemic" and "Adapting Pedagogy: Teachers' Practices During the Pandemic." These themes emphasized on how teachers navigated challenges and maintained quality teaching practices during unprecedented times. They also provided insights into the difficulties faced by teachers in adapting to online learning, particularly regarding student engagement and connectivity issues. This research study offered implications for improving teaching practices during times of crisis, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing digital literacy for teachers, proactive engagement from learners, open communication for parents, adaptation of curriculum for DepEd developers, and further research into the long-term effects and best practices of online learning for future researchers
An error analysis on the commonly misspelled words of Grade 7 learners
No full textMisspelling of English words has always been one of the problems encountered by teachers in the discipline. As a result, the researcher conducted a study following a mixed-method design in one of the public high schools in Oton that aimed to determine the top 10 commonly misspelled words of Grade 7 learners, reasons of their spelling errors and experiences in spelling English words. The researcher conducted the study with 51 respondents whose descriptive essay was collected. Their essay revealed Top 10 commonly misspelled words: 1) beautiful, 2.5) friendship, and friend, 4) helping, 5) attitude, 6) always, 7) realized, 8) and , 9) very, and 10) their. These errors were caused by lack of focus on spelling rules in the education curriculum that lead insufficient mastery of spelling rules, and confusion of word patterns. Also, the lack of practice in spelling pose problem on the proficiency in spelling. Furthermore, three themes had emerged on their experiences in spelling English words: 1) Experiencing Difficulty in Spelling English Words, 2) Using Learning Resources to Improve Spelling Skills, and 3) Seeking Feedback and Guidance. The respondents' spelling difficulties were caused by unfamiliar words and confusion over spelling patterns. The learners also employed educational tools including games, dictionaries, and books, and seek help from their family members, teachers, and colleagues to help with their spelling. The study recommended to improve spelling proficiency by giving focus on spelling patterns in the curriculum, providing innovation to enhance spelling skills, varied spelling activities and extended practice on spelling
Knowledge about cholera and its prevention among household heads in a highly urbanized city in Western Philippines: A cross-sectional study
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Cholera remains a significant public health threat globally, but its impact can be significantly reduced with the right knowledge and correct preventive practices. Conducting a study to provide baseline data and identify knowledge gaps on cholera will benefit at-risk and vulnerable communities. This research aimed to determine the household heads' knowledge about cholera and its prevention in a barangay in the Western Philippines.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire was conducted in an urban barangay in Iloilo City in Western Philippines among 252 randomly selected household heads in May 2023. Data were described, and t-Test for independent samples and one-way ANOVA were used to test for differences.
Results:
The majority of household heads were generally knowledgeable about cholera and its prevention, but only 51.2% knew that oral rehydrating solution (ORS) could help manage symptoms of cholera. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in knowledge about cholera and its prevention based on sex (t = 2.92; p = 0.004).
Conclusions:
Household heads understood well and were informed of cholera and its prevention, although there were still some misconceptions. Continuous health education and knowledge assessment are recommended to raise awareness and ensure correct and timely information dissemination regarding cholera