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KPUP Modelling in Teaching: Realizing the Salient Provisions of the K to 12 Law in the Philippines
No full textThis study aimed to provide a clear direction for the successful implementation of the K to 12 curricular offerings in the Philippines using the KPUP Model of Teaching. The following objectives were raised in order to answer the main problem: (1) identify the learning strategies in each of the four levels in the KPUP Model of Teaching; (2) determine the mandated guidelines for its successful utilization based on the provisions of RA 10533, and (3) produce a KPUP Model that serves as exemplar for best practice.This exploratory study employed a qualitative analysis on the important provisions of RA 10533 in relation to the UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning in the 21st century.The salient provisions were coded numerically for easy presentation. With grounded theory as framework for critical analysis, KPUP elements were based on Ned Hermann’s Brain Quadrants and Bernice McCarthy’s 4MAT method. A documentation of teaching and learning strategies were realigned according to the expected KPUP’s competency levels. The salient provisions of RA 10533 ascended the KPUP Model of Teaching for proper K to 12 program implementation in Philippine basic education. Anchored on the four pillars of learning in the 21st century and other humanistic learning theories, the KPUP levels adopted the brain-based, differentiated, integrative and collaborative theories, which are localized and contextualized suited within the OBCIA prospects for global recognition – a perfect blend of a ‘glocal’ (global and local) mix of an educational paradigm in ensuring quality learning, as a promising assurance for Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)
Multilingualism: An Ethnographic Study on Maranao School Children in Sorsogon City, Philippines
No full textThis sociolinguistic study was conducted to identify the speech varieties learned and used by Maranao school children in their homes, community, school and the madrasah; describe the various contexts they use these languages; identify and describe the language teaching method/s used by their teachers and linguistic behavior and situation connected to their language learning, specifically code-switching and diglossia. As the initial part of a longitudinal social research, the researcher conducted immersion before the actual study. Ethnographic methods were used: participant observation on the children/subjects and unstructured interview on their teachers (informants). The study yielded these results: 1. Maranao is the first language of children born and raised in Sorsogon City. Their parents and relatives, mostly migrants from Lanao del Sur, use it exclusively among each other and also taught it to their children. 2. They also learn Sorsoganon as L2 when they interact with non-Maranao children who speak this dialect common in the dominant community. 3. Filipino and English are learned in the school as media of instruction, using the Sorsoganon mother tongue only as an auxiliary language. 4. Arabic language and writing system which have religious significance among all Muslims, are taught in the madrasah. Arabic script is used as an alternative to the English alphabet when writing in Maranao or even Filipino. 5. Code-switching/-mixing often occur when the subjects combine any of these speech varieties in their utterances. 6. Both the learners and their teachers share the impression that Filipino, English and Arabic (official languages) have higher prestige than Maranao and Sorsoganon (vernaculars)
Social Welfare Program (R.A. 9994): Exploring Senior Citizen’s Experiences through Self-Disclosure and
No full textThis study evaluated actual program implementation and its perceived effectiveness through the self-disclosure and feedback from the Senior Citizens (SC) as evaluator. The framework of this study relies on Robert Stake\u27s Countenance Model and the effectivity and efficiency of the six (6) program benefits and privileges, pursuant to the provision of the R.A. 9994. The study utilized qualitative and quantitative approaches using the descriptive (quantitative) and focus group discussion (qualitative) as data gathering tool.The primary data were derived from purposive sampling of fifty-three (53) respondents for the demographic profile and the second ,self-disclosure Focus group discussion of ten (10) Senior Citizens concerning programs implemented. The statistical treatment utilized was frequency and percentage for the demographic profile of the Senior Citizens; to interpret the items in the questionnaire, an over-all mean was used; for the interpretation and analysis of the interviews, content analysis was used. The result of this study is that although Senior Citizens are aware of some provisions of the law, they have not read the full extent of their benefits and privileges. Thus, the 6 mandated benefits and privileges are availed according to the SC are as follows; on discount privileges, availed sometimes; for free services, availed rarely; for exemptions, availed sometimes; for incentives and government assistance, availed rarely, whereas for priority in express lanes, it was availed most of the time. Based on the self-disclosure and feedback from the personal interview conducted with the SC, it showed 7 potential barriers namely; lack of knowledge and awareness of the law; discrimination through non-acceptance and passive implementation by partner institutions; procedural barriers; poor information dissemination; health (physical and mental) barrier; financial barrier and non-advocacy for the plight of Senior Citizens’ welfare. It is recommended that a more in-depth study with a large number of Senior Citizen respondents (including non-member) should be included. This is to dwell more on their needs and further assess the implementation of the said law. Strict and thorough evaluation is also recommended to give ample check-and-balance of the plans effectively done and the congruency of the goals to the outcomes
Gendered Readings on the Winning Short Stories in Cebuano of the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards
No full textThis study attempts to examine the notions of gender in the first prize winning short stories in Cebuano of the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards. These stories are discussed based on the social relations of men and women in the Cebuano society. The purpose of this study is to point out the dominant gender system as well as the role of women in the man- woman relationships in the societies projected in the stories. Further, it will also have to look into sexism in language as used in the narratives and conversations in the stories. The challenges to the dominant gender system, if any, will also be revealed in this study. Lastly, the efforts to promote gender equality and the emancipation of women for better relations are also proposed
Revisiting Globalization in the Political Economy Perspective
No full textThe primary goal of this paper is to illustrate how International Political Economy (IPE) can help understand the phenomenon of globalization. To fulfill this aim, the paper is organized as follows: it begins with a discussion on the nature, assumptions, areas of concerns and prevailing issues on International Political Economy and the phenomenon of globalization. To add, the varying views on globalization and the creation of an operational definition that encompasses the occurrence of globalization is also presented. Then, an extensive illustration on the three perspectives on IPE, namely mercantilism, liberalism and structuralism follows. These theoretical perspectives on IPE were used to critically examine the dynamics of globalization. Further, the arguments of these perspectives primarily suit the phenomenon of globalization. Then a concluding part will argue that IPE can be considered a framework to analyze global interactions and phenomena
Information and Communication Technology Resource Landscape for Strategic Systems Planning
No full textThe principal purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of information technology resources of the Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU). The results of the study served as the basis in the development of the Information System Strategic Plan of the university. In order to achieve the desired result, the study employed the comparative research design. Based on the findings of the study, the university has acquired the necessary number of computer hardware resources and software applications for the increasing computing needs and demands of the personnel and students for instruction, research, extension, and production. With regards to the status of the NwSSU on the utilization of information technology resources, it was found out that the university had not yet fully used its information technology resources which resulted to inefficiency and ineffectiveness. Furthermore, the respondents have different point of view with regards to the utilization of the information technology resources which generally supports the idea that the faculty members and non-teaching staff have different experiences and environment. In addition, the identified strengths and opportunities shall be capitalized by the university to improve the utilization of the information technology resources. Also, the identified weaknesses and threats must be managed properly or avoided. With these baseline information, the Information System Strategic Plan for the university was presented. This Information System Strategic Plan shows the university’s intention to use the information technology in the realization of its vision, mission, goals, and objectives
Phytoextraction of Mercury by Seaweeds Kappaphycus sp.and Sargassum sp
No full textThis study was conducted to determine the potential of the two seaweeds, Kappaphycus sp. and Sargassum sp. to phytoextract Mercury in contaminated sites of Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte and Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental. Water, sediments and seaweed samples were collected during low tide in the intertidal zone of the two sampling sites. Samples were prepared in the Chemistry Laboratory of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City. Mercury analyses of the prepared samples were conducted in the First Analytical Services and Technical Laboratory following the standard procedure American Public Health Association- American Water Works Association (APHA-AWWA) 3112 Cold Vapor Atomic Spectrometry. The results showed that Mercury was present in all the samples. Water samples collected from Sibutad and Sapang Dalaga were found to contain 59.67 ppb and 11.0 ppb of Mercury respectively. Kappaphycus sp. and Sargassum sp. were found to accumulate Mercury concentration in the two sampling stations in which Sargassum sp. were found to contain the highest concentration of 123.0 ppb in Sibutad station where the active gold mining activity is situated. Bioaccumulation Factor (BAF) of the two seaweeds are greater than one which means that these seaweeds can be used to remove Mercury in contaminated water. Therefore, Kappaphycus sp. and Sargassum sp. are potential for phytoextraction of Mercury in contaminated sites of Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte and Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
Pre-Service Teaching of English in Taiwan and the Philippines: A Comparative Study
No full textA comparative analysis of pre-service teaching of English policies and practices of the Philippines and Taiwan is the focus of this study. The data used were based on policies and practices on pre-service teaching program and national reports which were verified by relevant professional experts and interviews of the pre-service teacher mentors, pre-service teachers and school administrators by the two countries. Results showed that there are significant similarities and parallelism in the pre-service teaching of English in the two countries in terms of field study, mentors in the teaching of English, duration of pre-service teaching, the nature of pre-service teaching experience, forms of assessment and pre-service teaching innovations despite the differing socio-cultural systems of the two countries; the Philippines and Taiwan
Using the CIPP Model to Assess the University\u27s Health Programs for Faculty and Staff
No full textStudies confirm the benefits of health and wellness programs in the workplace. However, limited knowledge is known about the impact of health programs in the universities and colleges for faculty and staff. This descriptive-evaluative study assesses and evaluates the health programs provided by the clinic of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) designed for its employees with the use of Daniel Stufflebeam\u27s CIPP (Context, Input, Process and Product) model as an evaluation tool. CIPP Evaluation Model focused more on the information gathering for easier decision making. This information can be a guide to enhance a program whether in the planning, arranging, implementation and production stage. This study also would like to determine whether the goals and objectives of the health programs are being met. Moreover, the study attempts to provide decision makers the needed data for the improvement of the health programs to address the urgent needs of the faculty and staff of the university. A mixed methodology is used for data collection making use of both qualitative and quantitative research collection. Personal interview with the clinic personnel; and the workplace health needs and interest questionnaire given to the faculty and staff were utilized. A total of 150 employees answered the given questionnaire. Results revealed that to exercise more is the top one activity employees chose to do to maintain or improve their health. The top five activities that the respondents consider participating into were oral-dental health, walking/running program, regular wellness education presentation, aerobic exercises and tied at top five (5) were weight management and coping with stress. With the use of context, input, process and input evaluation, it was found out that there is a need to intensify the programs implemented that would not limit to screening and assessment only but active programs that will help address the need for physical activity and nutrition. Therefore, decisions have to be made to facilitate improvements in the conduct of the program in every aspect of implementations to produce better and more meaningful outcomes for the faculty and staff
Child Labor, Poverty and School Attendance: Evidences from the Philippines by Region
No full textThe study examined the relationship between poverty and child labor in the Philippines by region. It investigated how school attendance of working children relates to poverty incidence covering the period 2008-2012. The study utilized data from the Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics (BLES) and the National Statistics Coordination Board (NSCB) to determine the relationships among poverty, prevalence of child labor and the number of working children not attending school. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient was employed in the analysis. Findings revealed that poverty incidence and prevalence of child labor were strongly correlated. Similarly, poverty incidence strongly associates with the number of working children not attending school. Poverty displaces these children from school. School children are enticed to participate in the labor force because of short-term income opportunities. There is, however, no relationship between prevalence of child labor and the number of working children not attending school. Empirical data revealed that CARAGA, ARMM and Zamboanga have high percentages of poor individuals compared with other regions of the country with large number of children not attending school. It is evident that children have taken on the responsibility of augmenting the household incomes and of providing the needs of their households. There is enough evidence that conclude that poverty pushes children to participate in the labor force for them augment household income. It is recommended that the government, aside from ensuring free basic education, should provide and construct schools close to poor communities so that all children who cannot pay transportation costs are able to attend school