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CONTENTS

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONFERENCE PROGRAM

BEST ABSTRACT BEST PAPER PROFILE OF THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

SYNTHESIS OF ABSTRACTS

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings!

It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Honorary President of the Asian Society of Teachers for Research (ASTR) since its inception. I am humbled and deeply grateful to the members and the office bearers to Mr Russel B. Obsioma, Corporate Secretary for providing me this opportunity.

I am proud to note that with your kind cooperation and active support during one year of time, we already have 500 members from the different higher education institutions in Asia. Our priorities are to strengthen the membership of ASTR and serve our members and our community as best we can.

Our vision is to be the best organization that devoted to the advancement of pedagogy in the teaching of research in all academic levels. We commit to design course syllabus in research that prepares students for publication their thesis / dissertation, produce institutional materials for effective teaching and learning, exchange best practices in teaching research, organize conferences that promotes new knowledge and best practices and recognize teacher who excelled in research institution.

I welcome all new ASTR members to our Society. I am looking forward to working with all of you for the quality improvement of teaching and enhancement of research specifically in Asian region and wish to integrate them with the rest of the world!

Sincerely,

Gaurang Rami, Ph.D. Veer Namad South Gujarat University, India Asian Society of Teachers for Research (ASTR) President

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) May 25-27, 2017 • N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Conference Program

Theme: “Research Solutions to School Problems” DAY 1 • May 25, 2017, N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City

8:01 – 9:00 a.m. Registration

DAY 2 • May 26, 2017, N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City

9:01 – 9:05 a.m. Invocation

National Anthem of the Republic

of the Philippines

9:06 – 9:40 a.m. Opening Remarks and Declaration of the

Opening of the Conference Mr. Russel B. Obsioma Corporate Secretary

9:01 – 9:05 a.m. Invocation

National Anthem of the Republic of the Philippines

9: 41 – 9:55 a.m. ACIAR 2017 Declaration: Synthesis of Abstracts Dr. Richelle H. Verdeprado Director

University Community Development

Office (UCDO) University of Negros Occidental

Recoletos, Bacolod City

9:56 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction of Keynote Speaker 1

3:01 – 3:30pm Keynote Speech Dr. Francis Thaise A. Cimene

Institutional Sustainability Assessment Assessor

National Research Council of the

Philippines Regular Member

3:31 – 4:00pm Keynote Speech Mr. Firth McEachern

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education

Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology

(SEAMEO INNOTECH)

Asian Society of Teachers for Research, Inc.

10:01 – 10:36 a.m. Keynote Speech Dr. Zenaida G. Gersana Director IV

Commission on Higher Education Region X

Philippines

10:37 -10:50 a.m. Awarding Ceremony

Best Abstract Award

Best Paper Award 10:51 – 12:00 n.n. Paper Presentation 12:01 – 1:00 p.m. Lunchbreak 1:01 – 5:00p.m.

Paper Presentation

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9:06 - 12:00n.n. Paper Presentations

12:01 – 1:00p.m. Lunchbreak

1:01 – 3:00 p.m. Paper Presentations

4:01 – 5:00 p.m. Awarding Ceremonies

Best Oral Presenter Award

Awarding of Certificates to the Participants

Grand Pictorial DAY 3 • May 27, 2017 8:01 – 5:00 p.m.

Research Field Work of Cagayan de Oro

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Theme: “Research Solutions to School Problems”

BEST ABSTRACT Employability and Productivity of CASIFMAS Graduates: Food and Beverage Services NC II

VICTORINO B. ALMARIO Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Philippines

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BEST PAPER System Evaluation on Lan-Based Student Account System of Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Katipunan Campus, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines

THERESA MEE S. HABAGAT Jose Rizal Memorial State UniversityKatipunan Campus, Philippines

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SUGAR MAE T. GALEZA

Jose Rizal Memorial State UniversityKatipunan Campus, Philippines

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1 DR. ZENAIDA G. GERSANA Currently, the Commission on Higher Education’s OIC- Regional Director for Northern Mindanao, Dr. Zenaida G. Gersana’s administrative career is one that is molded by time; and fortified by experience. A Chemical Laboratory Analyst and Process Engineer for three years; College Instructor for ten years; the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (Now DepEd) Region X Science and Mathematics Regional Supervisor for ten years; Chief Education Program Specialist for ten years and an OIC President for two years, her professional practice is formidable and encompassing: from industries to academes and eventually, the bureaucracies. Her expertise revolves around on the topic of Educational Management, Curriculum Development; Human Resource Development; 5S in the Workplace; Higher Education Programs and Standards; and Metal and Chemical Process Industries, among others.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2 DR. FRANCIS THAISE A. CIMENE Dr. Francis Thaise A. Cimene’s academic background and professional experience is a testament to greatness. Graduating Magna Cum Laude, she finished her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and eventually her Masters in Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan. She finished her PhD in Educational Management in Capitol University where she is also currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Public Service Management. A regular member of the National Research Council of the Philippines since 2002, she has served different capacities in the field of research: an author of numerous international research publications and books, editorial board member, administrator, research evaluator, lecturer and graduate school professor. She is an Assessor for Institutional Sustainability Assessment and the Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation for Quality Assurance (IQUAME) of the Commission on Higher Education, looking into institutional sustainability and outcomes of the programs, processes, and services of higher education institutions in key areas of quality of teaching and learning as supported by governance and management; support for students; relations with the community; and management of resources. With such impressive career, she chose a noble path of becoming a public school teacher molding the young minds and preparing them to becoming future researchers and scientists. A woman whose intelligence, perspicacity, faith and character is beyond measures; God’s gift to many.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER 3 FIRTH MCEACHERN As a consultant for language and education, Firth McEachern has helped local government units in Northern Philippines support the implementation of the Department of Education’s new K-12 curriculum and Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTBMLE). He assisted the Provincial Government of La Union in formulating a mother tongue-friendly multilingual policy to improve information dissemination, expand the public’s communication options, and secure citizens’ language rights. Simultaneously, he taught a course on MTBMLE for teacher education students at Saint Louis College. Firth has also been involved in several USAID-funded projects, such as trainings for reading instruction and Early Grade Reading Assessments (EGRA).

More recently, he has served as a consultant for the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) on projects related to education in emergencies, flexible learning options, early childhood care and development, social-emotional intelligence, and digital citizenship.

His work at SEAMEO INNOTECH involves a variety of research, such as one-on-one literacy and numeracy assessments with children, focus group discussions with teachers and parents, key informant interviews, and policy research. Firth completed his bachelor degree at Harvard University with a double major in Earth and Planetary Science and Astronomy and Astrophysics. His undergraduate thesis won the prestigious Hoopes Prize in 2009, the only one in both of his departments that year. He later went on to convert his thesis into a journal article, published in one of the leading international planetary science publications. In 2014, Firth received a Master in Public Management from Ateneo de Manila University, finishing a thesis on language-ineducation policy. He is fond of learning languages, reading, traveling, surfing, and trying different foods!

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SYNTHESIS OF ABSTRACTS RICHELLE H. VERDEPRADO, PHD Director, University Community Development Office (UCDO) University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod City

Learning is not just a classroom thing.

The ‘classroom’ is never just a room, but the entire world, and the learning is never done in a term or a school-year. Learning is for a lifetime and even after that, and beyond this planet too.

The Asian Society of Teachers for Research, Inc. is indeed passionate in pursuing its commitment to advance learning and to make many rooms for learning. It is continuously promoting new knowledge and best practices through research. This Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) is another concrete expression of how the people behind this gathering and those brave souls who have responded to their call have sustained the enthusiasm of learning. Through ACIAR, we are sharing that learning to the world through presentations, applications, publications and actual exchange of ideas and practices.

Thus, the impact of ACIAR is something that we cannot just measure during and after the event. The words and numbers are more than just a combination of letters and symbols because they speak of the vastness of experiences inside and outside their learning institutions and study areas. This year’s theme, “Research Solutions to School Problems” highlights that research is never just an academic requirement but also an administrative, practical and social development tool. The topics and streams included: (1) Instruction, Research, Extension, Production, Outcomes Based Education (OBE);(2) Research including Pre-elementary, Elementary, High School, Junior and Senior High School; (3) Studies

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on the Effectiveness of Vocational Education Programs, Employability and Productivity; and (4) Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Customer Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility, among others. The researchers have responded to that greater challenge that comes after data have been gathered and results have been analyzed. Thus, the journey does not end with the presented or published output but in exploring solutions, discovering possibilities and improving quality of life. All of these fields of studies, though different and unique, are actually interrelated and overlapping. All of these topics have the ultimate goal of passing on learning to our students and developing that love of learning.

The very essence of education is behavioral change for the better. Thus, there remains a great need to upgrade the brand of instruction and teaching strategies. For this year, we have studies that aimed to develop admission tests in Reading and Mathematics for Nursery 1, to enhance the Reading Comprehension Performance in Social Studies using Informative Text in Filipino and English, and the Relationship of Reading Comprehension and Ability to Solve Word Problems in Mathematics. The use of algebra tiles in teaching special products and factoring Polynomials on students Mathematical achievements and attitudes towards Mathematics was also explored.

The students’ perception of the classroom learning activities was also determined with the hope of giving recommendations that will help the teacher prepare more effective classroom learning activities. These studies have shown that learning should continually and consciously be turned into an enjoyable experience to everyone and as an opportunity to promote self-confidence, fluency, and positive social skills. The direction should be improving knowledge, attitudes and skills.

We have studies here that were focused on proposing teaching strategies by assessing the interactive and communicative skills of students and also on the perceptions of pupils on factors that affect their reluctance in English classes. These studies were thought of and were motivated by the teacher’s noble intention of promoting quality education.

Adjustments in K to 12 curriculum in the Philippines specifically on how the students delivered their Performance Tasks were also given attention. Another study has found out the importance of giving meaningful homework on the development of the study habits of the grade school student and the need to formulate a concrete written policy on giving assignments. Then there was also a study that delved on the challenges encountered by students in their group assignments in Filipino subject and another one about the enhancement learning activity of the Department of Education on projectile motion was through the development of language-assist, composed of translations and choices. Indeed, we do not limit learning inside schools and within the class schedules.

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Technology has made practices and even learning itself, a lot different than they were before.

Some studies presented in this sphere were the evaluation of software whether it complies with the international standards or not, the Automated Student Record System, and the utilization of advanced technology in colleges and universities to increase efficiency in the processing and exchanging of records, maintaining data quality, and production. Included in the technologyrelated studies as well are the “Teaching of Multi-Paradigm Programming to CS Introductory Course: A Needs Assessment Analyses,” the Development of Mobile Learning Tool in C++: A Supplemental Tool in a Programming Course and the Effects of Flipped Classroom Approach on Students’ Problem Solving Skills in Mathematics.

As our theme speaks about solutions, our research outputs have given us a different perspective of problems. Problems are indeed an invitation to do research, to evaluate and to innovate. The Test-Taking Apprehensions among Senior High School Second Language Learners in Rural Areas wants to address anxiety for it interferes with the learners’ daily functioning, school performance and relationships. If teachers can help them address these fears, then they can change the lives of their students forever. Another study determined the divergent thinking skills of college students and described how these skills could be used as performance assessment to assess their knowledge and skills. Moreover, we have a study related to building skills on grammar recognition errors and the factors affecting writing skills. In these studies, we can conclude that education is beyond diploma. It has to be coupled with life-skills building.

On the other hand, finding solutions also include reflecting on the usual day to day experiences. The phenomenological study of the Aspects of Classroom Lived Experiences of Newly-Hired Teachers have revealed the joy and challenges of teaching and the need to mentor and monitor new teachers.

The development that we are envisioning is something that strikes balance and sense of wholeness. We are journeying with students who have to be guided so that they will live a balance, fulfilled and fruitful life. Thus, teaching is not only a cognitive activity because in bringing learning to our students, we have to understand that they have social and emotional needs as well. A study about the Guidance Support System of Iloilo Science and Technology University Miagao Campus, has been conducted as part of its desire to ensure the holistic development of students. Still part of promoting holistic development, the study entitled “Beyond Comprehension: Basis for Developing a Reading Program” has provided insights on the benefits of wide reading for future profession. The “Assessment of MAPEH Program for Overweight Grade School Students: Input for Program Recommendations and Enhancement” has emphasized that engaging students into physical activities is a necessity especially that most

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students are now getting hooked in mobile games. “The Effects of Conceptual Change Approach on the Understanding in Kinetics of Grade 8 Students,” has concluded that teaching methods and materials using conceptual change approach were more effective than conventional teaching methods to teach Kinetics in Physics. The conceptual change approach has enabled the students to acquire appropriate a better grasp of concepts. An important component of holistic development is spirituality and in the study that focused on the implication of integrating Face to Faith Program into the Grade School Christian Living Curriculum, it has been stressed that the faith should be inculcated in the educational program that contributes to the vastness of curricular subjects from humanities, religion, and cultural studies to social sciences.

The academic experience is never complete if the learning will not be extended and shared to the ‘outside world.’ Community engagement is a continuous process that is built upon through professional helping relationship. Because it is a relationship, it is dynamic and solutions should be kept updated. Thus, it is undoubtedly an important field of study and it is good to note that a number of researchers have focused on their outreach programs. This included looking into their community-based literacy projects which are meant to strengthen classroom learning and how service would strengthen competence through volunteerism. An assessment of the financial management of the school has also impact to communities as it highlighted the best practices such as transparency, updated financial report, and quarterly meeting with the stakeholders. A study that assessed the employability and productivity of the graduates has also proven that education, aside from advancing personal growth is also contributing to economic growth and is one of the best ways of ensuring sustainable development of nations. The study regarding the leadership practices and technological skills of Bicol University Graduate School Students is also geared towards giving back to the communities. With these studies, we are reminded that the essence of continuously learning is to be of deeper service to the nation. The essence of gaining master’s and doctorate degrees is not just for titles or enhancement of personal credentials but to be transformed and be catalyst of transformation in the community. It is about making ‘others’ experience the meaning behind medals, recognition, awards and degrees.

Since environmental issues should be a concern for everyone, a study about the solid waste management in Ilagan has highlighted that the academe should also be at the forefront in leading the community towards a well-nurtured planet. As we co-exist in the community, laws implemented can affect us either directly or indirectly. This can be exemplified by a study about Sin Tax Law and its effect to the consumption patterns of the consumers in the urban. A very crucial part in any development work is impact assessment and people in the academe can contribute so much expertise and heart in this field. The impact studies of the Central Philippine University Integrated Outreach Activity and the Recoletos Social Outreach Center (RESOURCE) Program of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos have assessed the effectiveness of their community engagement initiatives and have also provided insights on how to make their programs more sustainable and transformative.

For mentors, the greatest fulfilment comes in knowing that we have done our best and we have brought impact to the lives of our students. We went beyond classroom teaching and explored the boundless world of research. Our research endeavour now is giving way to more questions, more relationships, more answers, more solutions, more learning and more reasons and means to love. Through research, learning expands its horizons and even surpasses what we thought to be the limitations or the best. Through research, learning becomes our legacy.

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Para ta Aamu: A Language-Assisted Science 9 Enhanced Learning Activity on Projectile Motion MOIRA D. ABESMO http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1502-5708 duranomoira@gmail.com Bugang Integrated School Philippines Teaching and learning projectile motion is difficult when students cannot comprehend instructions and questions in English. To alleviate the situation, the DepEd learning activity on projectile motion was enhanced through the development of language-assist, composed of translations, choices and prompts that is designed to help students gain understanding of projectile motion as they perform the inquiry-based learning activity. This study was conducted with the 33 students enrolled in the regular class of Grade 9 in Bugang Integrated School S.Y. 2016-2017. It used a quasi-experimental design with the ADDIE model for the research and development of the instructional design. Survey, focus group discussion and pre/posttest were the instruments used. Pretest and posttest scores were analyzed with t-test while weighted average were computed for survey results. Focus group discussion enriched and supported statistical results. Initial survey and focus group discussion showed most students would rather have language-assist on-hand. Pretest and posttest scores revealed a significant increase in students’ score. Therefore, the contextualizing of learning activities with language-assist is efficient in effecting learning. Final survey and FGD indicated that while the language-assist is effective, it should also include assistance in comprehending equations since math is a language so often used in science.

Keywords: Education, contextualization, language-assist, projectile motion, quasi-experimental design, Philippines

Culture of Peace and Organizational Commitment of Employees from the Lens of Accreditation and Stewardship NELIA B. AGA http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2601-0146 helenaga919@gmail.com Rizal Memorial Colleges Philippines This was a descriptive social research made meaningfully through the views and observations of the respondents in one of the Catholic schools in Davao City, Philippines. It looked into the level of their manifestation on the culture of peace and organizational commitment. They were composed of administrators, teaching and nonteaching personnel. What was quite intriguing was the institution’s having two labor unions for the teaching and the non-teaching groups. A researcher made questionnaire was utilized which was validated by six experts and it gained a reliability result of .966 using Cronbach Alpha. The features in the accreditation agencies namely PAASCU and PACUCOA and the Institutional Stewardship Program (InSTEP) were made as bases in the preparation of the questionnaire. Weighted mean, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson r were used as statistical tools. The unanimous answer of seeing culture of peace as frequently manifested was coupled with the claim of a very strong organizational commitment among the employees. To have a more in-depth analysis of the results, some guide questions for interviews were prepared centering on the reasons of their answers in the questionnaire. The result was made as a springboard in making a program to meet the objectives of honing and maintaining peace and commitment among the constituents of the school.

Keywords: Social research, culture of peace and organizational commitment, descriptive qualitative and quantitative method, Philippines

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Employability and Productivity of CASIFMAS Graduates: Food and Beverage Services NC II VICTORINO B. ALMARIO http://orcid.org/000-0002-5742-8070 vicez_2008@yahoo.com Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Philippines Quality education is the major concern of most schools or institutions in the world today. Hence, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions hire quality instructors and trainers, adapt modern technologies and new methods of teaching, and provide relevant curriculum to produce competent and competitive graduates to meet the demands of the industries. The study was conducted to assess the graduates’ employability and productivity of the Food and Beverage Services NC II of Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (CASIFMAS). It employed the descriptive design to describe the profile of the graduates and responses. The correlational method will test the relationship of personal and professional attributes and school factors with the employability and productivity of graduates. The study revealed that majority of the respondents are still in the age range, more FBS NCII graduates and employed in public and private industries. The study concluded that majority of the FBS graduates are young, single and competent, and possess professional attributes that makes them competitive. High employment, shortest job placement, NCII holders are manifested among the FBS NCII graduates that makes them globally competitive Keywords: Employability, productivity, food and beverage services, NC II, descriptive correlational design, Philippines

The Emotional Intelligence Scores of Bugang Integrated School Junior High School Students and its Relation to their Academic Performance JOHN POMPEY POPAI E. ALMONIA http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2525-0730 popaialmonia@gmail.com Bugang Integrated School Philippines Emotional Intelligence is the ability to perceive accurately, appraise, and express emotion. The study explored the relationship between the Emotional Intelligence of Bugang Integrated School Junior High School students and their Academic Performance for school year 2015-2016. One hundred ten junior high school students were considered as respondents. The descriptive study utilized Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Test to measure the participants’ EI on five domains namely Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy and Socialization. Key Informant Interview among classroom advisers was conducted to extract additional information on the students’ emotional state and their academic performance inside the classroom. The use of Linear Regression Analysis as statistical tool was used to analyze the data collated. Results of the data unveiled that Junior High School students in Bugang Integrated School have high emotional intelligence in all five domains. Most of the students are males and one-third of the total population belong to the upper Junior High grade levels. Half of the participants are within the age bracket 12-15 years old. Among the domains of Emotional Intelligence, Motivation and Socialization came out to being significantly correlated to their academic performance.

Keywords: Education, academic performance, emotional intelligence, descriptive design, Philippines

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Perception of Grade 5 Students on Performance Task in Christian Living with Character Education DAYCEL M. ALON http://orcid.org/000-0002-8301-6096 daycel.martija@dlsl.edu.ph De La Salle Lipa Philippines With the advent of the K to 12 curriculum in the Philippines, students were required to present their learning through Performance Task. The task performed by the students should mirror the instructions and skills that the teacher facilitated in the classroom. Hence, there emerged a problem that this study would like to answer.

The study aimed to determine the perceptions of Grade 5 students on performance task in Christian Living with Character Education (CLCE). It also included the concepts and skills measured in the performance task and the significant relationships on the perceptions on the pre-, actual, and post-performance. With the use of descriptive research design, the researcher went over to the process of the study. A researcher-constructed questionnaire was used to obtain the needed data. Data were statistically treated using frequency count, weighted mean, and One Way ANOVA. The findings revealed that the concepts and skills to be measured using performance task is mandated by the departmental objectives and were planned by the teacher of the level with the approval from the department. The respondents were generally happy on their perceptions on pre-, actual, and post performance tasks. There was also a significant relationship found on the perceptions of the respondents. Recommendations were given based on the findings that the students be given enough time to practice to be able to perform well, and for the teachers to provide feedback and comments to the students.

Keywords: Performance Tasks, performance-based assessment, christian living and character education, Perceptions of Grade 5 Students, Philippines

Strengthening Competence of Pre-Service through Volunteerism: The Project TEACH and Project DEMI Experience DEMETRIO PASCUA ANDUYAN JR. http://orcid.org/000-0003-0401-5915 demianduyan@gmail.com Isabela State University- City of Ilagan Campus Philippines An emerging pedagogical method among Higher Education in the Philippines is service-learning. Service learning involves community service while strengthening the competence of students. The study focused on identifying the community service attitude of student volunteers involved in two service-learning programs namely: Project Teach Every Agta Child (TEACH) and Project Dynamic English and Mathematics Instruction (DEMI) of the College of Teacher Education at Isabela State University in the City of Ilagan, Philippines. The two service-learning programs are community-based literacy projects meant to strengthen classroom learning through intervention given to learners during Saturdays by the student-volunteers. The study made use of the descriptive-correlation method involving 75 student-volunteers. The Community Service Attitude Scale developed by Tucker et al. was used while the journal entries of the volunteers were analyzed to identify the benefits they derived from the programs. The result showed that the volunteers have a highly favorable attitude in terms of awareness, actions and connectedness. Furthermore, their community service attitude is not related to their age, sex and area of specialization. The student-volunteers acknowledged that their community service projects have broadened their view on education, equipped them with classroom management skills, better understanding of the learners and familiarity with various pedagogies.

Keywords: Education, pedadogy, service-learning, student-volunteers, Project TEACH, Project DEMI, descriptive correlational design, Philippines

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Students’ and Parents’ Perceptions on Assignments of DLSL Grades 4-6: Basis for Policy on Assignment MARGIE ARIOLA-MAGNAYE http://orcid.org/000-0003-3918-3169 margie.magnaye@dlsl.edu.ph De la Salle Lipa Philippines Research consistently shows that homework has only a slight effect on educational achievement of students. This study tackles various ways on how to improve the giving of homework to De La Salle Lipa Grades 4-6 students. The study aimed to determine the perception of Grades 4-6 pupils and parents toward assignment or homework. It would further find out the importance of giving meaningful homework on the development of the study habits of the grade school students. Descriptive method of research was used to determine the perceptions of the parents and the students toward the assignment of Grades 4-6 learners of De La Salle Lipa, Philippines. The researcher used survey questionnaire as a data gathering procedure. Afterward, the overall mean in analyzing the pupils’ and parents’ perceptions toward assignment was computed. The result was that “Sometimes” Grades 4-6 teachers follow the unwritten policy on giving of assignments. Hence, there is really need to formulate a concrete written policy on assignment of De La Salle Lipa, Philippines.

Keywords: Education, assignment, perception, homework, descriptive method, Philippines

Sin Tax Law: Its Effects to the Smokers’ Consumption Patterns in an Urban Location CHRISTOPHER U. BANTOG http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7762-3623 bantug_christopher@yahoo.com Bayawan National High School Philippines Implemented in January 2013, Republic Act No. 10351 also known as Sin Tax Reform Law 2012, aims to (1) raise revenues and (b) discouraged the consumption of the tobacco products and alcohol beverages. The study aimed to determine how this law affects the smokers’ consumption patterns in the urban location of Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The respondents’ consumption patterns regarding the product brand, quantity bought, the frequency of use and cigarette spending, the price and cross elasticity of demand after the implementation of the Sin Tax law were the data used. The study used correlational research design method to measure the degree of association between consumption as the price changes. The survey was conducted to 393 respondents who were households’ breadwinners who were cigarette consumers. Findings revealed that the majority retained their product brand but decreased the quantity capacity to buy, and others change to a cheaper and substitute items and the majority did not increase their allocation which leads to a decline on quantity consumed and only a few increases their spending to cope up with their consumption. The study concluded that the move of the government to increase the price by Republic Act No. 10351 on cigarette products affects the consumption patterns of the consumers in the urban location of Bayawan City, Philippines.

Keywords: Economics, Sin Tax Law, Effects, Consumers’ Consumption Patterns, Price and Cross Elasticity of Demand, Correlational Research Design, Philippines

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Rizal Memorial Colleges at 68: A Looking Glass on Milestones of Success, Excellence and Future Opportunities PABLO F. BUSQUIT http://orcid.org/000-0001-6453-8916 pablobusquit@yahoo.com Rizal Memorial Colleges Philippines Institutional evaluation is a very commendable practice to gauge challenges and success. Such challenges are taken positively including pain. They are actually springboard bases to achieve success.

Rizal Memorial Colleges (RMC) looks at its yearly trail to maintain its distinguished identity and do more in the areas which are needing improvement. This study is qualitative descriptive in design. It made use of documentary analysis on the available pieces of information in the form of paper database, photo and video clippings and the like. Interviews were likewise included to justify valid and reliable results. Tetrad or a set of four was the term coined by the lead researcher to answer the research problems realistically. The term refers to the four functions of higher education namely: instruction, social orientation and community involvement, research and productivity. It has not been all taste of sweetness for RMC but challenging situations have made the school sturdier.

Keywords: Education, institutional evaluation, documentary analysis, Philippines

The Performance of the Grade 9 Students in the Special Program in the Arts Schools of DepEd Northern Mindanao, Philippines GERRY POL P. CAINOY http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1618-6212 gerrypolphd@gmail.com University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Philippines The study is a descriptive research which endeavors to examine and evaluate the music instruction and performance of the Grade 9 Special Program in the Arts in DepEd Region X, Philippines. This study was conducted in the 15 pioneering SPA schools in the Region. Grade 9 SPA students were given 2 sets of assessment tools to evaluate their knowledge on music theory and singing/playing ability. There are six indicators, the melody gets the highest spot in both instrumental and vocal. It is followed by rhythm in instrumental and musicianship in vocal. In instrumental, stage presence got the lowest mean, 3.91. In vocal, timbre was the lowest, with 3.97 only. Most of them passed the written exam. Forty-six of them satisfactorily got 26.1%, scoring 25-29. Forty of the got very satisfactory and six students almost obtained perfect score. Only 1.7% got the score of 5-9. The mean is 28.01. This mean implied that the grade 9 SPA student mastered the fundamentals of music theory. Application of the paired samples t-test revealed the existence of significant differences between the student’s score in Music Theory and their corresponding musical performance. The students’ performance on the music theory is significantly different from their musical performance.

Keywords: Education, Special Program of the Arts, music instruction, performance, descriptive design, Philippines

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The Financial Management of a Public Elementary School: An Assessment EDJIE P. CALANOG http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6410-4800 edjiecalanog@gmail.com San Gregorio Elementary School Philippines Educational financial management is the most challenging responsibility, the effective dealing of which ensures the promotion of education quality achieved by the provision of resources. The school budget is one of the most powerful tools to promote and strengthen school based management and accountability. San Gregorio Elementary School as one of the banners of Laurel District has a system of properly utilization of funds for the effectiveness of the school. The study was aimed to assess the status of financial management regarding planning, reporting, and internal control and auditing; the problems encountered and the best practices in its implementation. The study utilized a descriptive design. Questionnaires and unstructured interviews were used to gather the responses. Percentage, ranking and weighted mean were the statistical tools used in the interpretation of the data. The study revealed that the principal demonstrated a very great extent of effectiveness in the utilization of school funds, school planning, and reporting, and exhibited a great extent of efficiency in internal control and auditing. It further exposed the problems encountered by the principal in the implementation of school financial plans such as date issues, miscomputation, and taxes. Moreover, the study highlighted the best practices such as transparency, updated financial report, and quarterly meeting with the stakeholders.

Keywords: Financial Management, sources of fund, effectiveness, stakeholders, teachers, descriptive design, Philippines

Divergent Thinking and Performance Assessment of Second Language Learners MADILYN CARESUSA-ONDOY http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4019-3743 madilyn037@gmail.com Tagum City National High School Philippines Filipino learners faced a challenge to be advanced English speakers to cope with global demands. This had driven the teachers to implore new ways to teach the second language learners. The study aimed to determine the divergent thinking skills of college students and describe how these skills could be used as performance assessment to assess their knowledge and skills. A descriptive-correlational design was utilized in the study using random sampling technique in selecting respondents. Data were extracted through a researcher-made questionnaire validated by experts. It was found out that among the divergent thinking skills which are fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration, fluency got the lowest rank. As resulted in the performance assessment, the skills of college students in applying English lessons in conversation or oral communication were lower compared to knowledge of English like grammar, vocabulary, etc. When analyzed by schools, the result revealed that divergent thinking skills of college students varied but the performance assessments remained similar. The study also showed that a negligible positive correlation existed between divergent thinking skills and performance assessment. The study concluded that college students need to develop their fluency and college teachers could alleviate this dilemma by engaging them more into speaking activities.

Keywords: Education, English, divergent thinking skills, performance assessments, descriptive correlational design, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

The Enrollment Process of MSU, Marawi City and Its Implications to the University’s Institutional Image RICHARD CELESTE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8756-8621 neorichcel@gmail.com Mindanao State University-Marawi City Philippines The study aimed to evaluate the enrollment process of Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines regarding the Enrollment Task Force members; Computer Facilities and Utilities; Enrollment Policies and Guidelines; and Level of Student Satisfaction as well as its implications to the University’s Institutional Image. A descriptive survey research method was used in the study and the null hypotheses were tested using sample mean, Cramer’s V and Somer’s d statistical tools. Results showed that the students were dissatisfied with the quality of services rendered by the ETF members; the enrollment speed; and computer facilities, utilities, and infrastructures. Consequently, students have a slightly unfavorable impression towards the university. The study concluded that MSU had not established a stable, reliable and systematic computer facilities and utilities. Also, the enrollment process remained slow, traditional, disorganized, decentralized and complex. However, the level of dissatisfaction does not discourage student loyalty which is evident on the consistently high enrollment rates and the number of years the students were enrolled in the university. It is recommended that MSU should consider creating an Enrollment Management System to improve the quality of enrollment process in terms its speed, computer facilities and utilities and job performance of the ETF members.

Keywords: Enrollment Management System, student satisfaction, descriptive design, Philippines

Reading Comprehension Performance of Grade 6 Students in Social Studies using Informative Text in Filipino (L1) and English (L2) ROSALINDA D. CORNEJO http://orcid.org/0000-0000-0003-0958-5693 rose.cornejo43@yahoo.com.ph De la Salle Lipa Philippines Research shows that student’s proficiency of the language affects their comprehension performance. The study is conducted primarily to identify the Grade Six students’ reading comprehension performance in Social Studies using informative text in English and Filipino. Moreover, this also determined the difference between their comprehension performance in the subject using the first and the second language. Using the Quantitative Research Design, a total of 212 students participated in this study. Social Studies informative text and comprehension tests both in Filipino and English to obtain the data were used. The comprehension tests, both in English and Filipino, being the most important tool of data gathering, were formulated by the researcher. The researcher sought the help of the language experts in the field to determine the quality of the tests. These experts, checked, gave comments and suggestions for the improvement of the instruments. After a series of revisions, the tests were finalized and were given to the participants. The results of comprehension tests in Filipino and English were utilized and analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation and T-test statistical measures to determine if there is a significant difference in the students’ comprehension performance between English and Filipino. The results revealed that there is no significant difference in the students’ comprehension performance in Social Studies using the first and second language Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Social Studies, informative text, English, Filipino, L1, L2, quantitative research design, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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School Administrators’ Instructional Leadership Skills and Teachers’ Performance and Efficacy in Senior High Schools in the National Capital Region, Philippines CRISANTO A. DAING http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8239-4696 crisdaing@yahoo.com Our Lady of Fatima University Philippines The study aimed to determine the school administrators’ instructional leadership skills and the teachers’ performance and efficacy in senior high schools. Utilizing the descriptive correlational design for an in-depth analysis of the study, the researcher utilized standardized questionnaire to twenty-one school administrators and to 204 senior high school teachers. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson r and Coefficient of Determination were the statistical tools used. The researcher found out that the school administrators themselves believed that they perform well as instructional leaders as revealed in the indicators in each area. Likewise, it was found out the teachers themselves were not confident if they were able to deliver their responsibilities in terms of student engagement, instructional strategies, and classroom management. There is a significant relationship between the school administrators’ overall instructional leadership skills and the teachers’ performance. Moreover, the researcher found out that there is a significant relationship between the school administrators’ overall instructional leadership skills and the teachers’ self-efficacy. With these findings, the researcher concluded that most of the respondents believe that the school administrators who function as instructional leaders in public Senior High Schools in the National Capital Region assessed themselves to be good instructional leaders particularly in the four areas such as resource provider, instructional resource, communicator and visible leader as it was revealed in the Teachers’ Performance.

Keywords: Social sciences, instructional leadership, self-efficacy, teachers’ performance, senior high school, descriptive-correlational design, Philippines

Open Access and Journal Publications in Eastern Visayas State University, Philippines GERRY B. DE CADIZ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3791-0919 prof.gerry.b.de.cadiz@gmail.com Eastern Visayas State University Philippines This study focused on the development of an Open Journal System (OJS) for advanced education in Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) during school year 2015-2016. This study is a descriptive and causal-comparative type of research, concentrating on technological innovation of an open-access program as a platform for online publication of research outputs. A total of fifteen (15) identified faculty members and one hundred (100) students of the EVSU Graduate School, along with four (4) experts from international universities, served as respondents in a survey conducted during school year 2015-2016. The data gathered were scored, analyzed, and interpreted using percentage distribution, mean and rank. The responses of international experts were narrated to validate the development of an OJS for the University. Findings of the study revealed that faculty members are above middle age, majority are in the field of Social Sciences (Education, Management, Rural Development, Behavioral Science) with experience in conducting research activities in the doctoral level and having completed theses/dissertations, while students are at young age, most of which are into the filled of Social Sciences also and doing research projects in their Masters level. Faculty-respondents are much aware of the characteristics of Open Access Publications (OAP) while the students are aware how OAP are being implemented in Eastern Visayas State University. The faculty members and students of EVSU Graduate School are generally favorable that research issued in Open Access journals is becoming a norm in online publishing and consequently beneficial to the scholarly community.

The implementation of Open Journal System is often experienced by EVSU professors while students sometimes experience the way OJS enables the publication of researches from various disciplines.

Keywords: Academic publishing, open journal systems, journal publication, descriptive design, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

Relationship of Grade 3 Pupils’ Reading Comprehension and Ability to Solve Word Problems in Mathematics DENNIS R. DIMAALA http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2932-1417 sinned_alamid@yahoo.com De La Salle Lipa Philippines The research focused on identifying the relationship between the reading comprehension of the Grade 3 pupils and their ability to solve word problems in Mathematics. Primarily, the level of reading comprehension by the said students as reflected by their scores in the comprehension questions they have answered was determined.

Likewise, the scores of the same students in solving word problems in Mathematics was determined. The relationship in the scores in the reading comprehension and word problems was determined in the course of this study. The descriptive correlational design of research was used in this study. The computation of mean, standard deviation, and getting the p-value were employed to determine the ability of Grade 3 pupils to understand what they have read and to solve word problems in Mathematics. This study is beneficial to the students themselves because the results of this study will be used to help them improve their mathematical skill particularly solving word problems. Likewise, the teachers will also benefit from this study since they will be given a research-based data on the relationship of reading comprehension ability and solving word problems. Thus, it will improve their teaching strategies in Mathematics. The administrators will also benefit from this study since the results will be used to improve the curriculum in Mathematics.

Keywords: Education, Mathematics, reading comprehension, word problems, descriptive correlational design, Philippines

Students’ Perceptions on the Classroom Learning Activities in Social Studies 6 VERNA A. DIMAALA

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9027-3640 verna.dimaala@dlsl.edu.ph De la Salle Lipa Philippines This study aimed to find out the students’ perception of the classroom learning activities of the Social Studies teacher with the end view of giving recommendations that will help the teacher prepare more effective classroom learning activities for the students to learn and perform well in studying the lessons in the said subject. With the use of descriptive type of research and survey as the main data gathering procedure, the study was conducted with 163 Grade 6 students’ respondents. The data gathered were statistically treated using frequency count and weighted mean. Results revealed that group games, group presentation, product or performance task, news reporting, and discussion were the classroom learning activities used in teaching the subject. The respondents also strongly agree that these classroom learning activities in Social Studies were effective in the teaching of concepts of the subject. News reporting is the highest rated while group presentation was rated the least. Recommendations included using news reporting classroom learning activity to the fullest before the presentation of the lesson, and for journal activity for assignment and research purposes.

Keywords: Education, pedagogy, perceptions, classroom learning activities, descriptive design, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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Effects of Using Algebra Tiles in Teaching Special Products and Factoring Polynomials on Students’ Mathematical Achievement and Attitudes Towards Mathematics CHRISTIAN R. DULCE http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4276-2604 cdulce_45@yahoo.com Bacoor National High School-Molino Main Philippines In the Philippines, the effects of the use of algebra tiles on student’s mathematical achievement and attitudes towards mathematics have not been fully explored. Hence, this study was conducted employing a quasiexperimental method of research to determine the effects of the intervention. The study involved two intact classes of first-year students of Bacoor National High School – Molino Main, Philippines. Lottery method was used to determine which class would be the control and experimental group. The experimental group used algebra tiles while the control group received traditional instruction. A significant difference was found in the pretest and posttest of both groups which means that learning occurred among the respondents. The posttest achievement results were compared using ANCOVA and found to be not significant at 0.05 level. The pretest and posttest results of Attitudes Toward Mathematics Inventory (ATMI) showed that the experimental group maintained positive attitudes with a notable increase in self-confidence and enjoyment as their mean gains were found significant. The researcher concluded that the traditional instruction and instruction using algebra tiles were both effective in teaching Special Products and Factoring. The use of algebra tiles, however, led to more favorable attitudes toward mathematics specifically in promoting self-confidence and enjoyment.

Keywords: Education, pedagogy, algebra tiles, mathematics achievement, mathematics attitudes, quasiexperimental design, Philippines

Developing Admissions Tests in Reading and Mathematics for Nursery 1 SANTA SUAREZ-EMBALSADO

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1024-9139 santa.embalsado@dlsl.edu.ph De La Salle Lipa Integrated School Philippines The study is focused on the analysis of the test items in Mathematics and Reading for incoming Nursery 1 pupils of De La Salle Lipa, Philippines. The results of the item analysis are imperative to the development of the new admissions tests in the said subjects. Employing the descriptive design, the researcher prepared the admissions tests in Reading for Nursery level while the Integrated School Principal herself prepared the admissions test in Mathematics for that same level. They compared the contents of the admissions tests to the current learning contents in the said subjects and level. The tests were administered to the Nursery 1 pupils who were enrolled during the school year 2014-2015. Pre-tests and post tests were administered during the same school year. The computation of the mean scores was done. Item analysis and item discrimination analysis were made in the conduct of the study. The results revealed that the pretests and post-tests average scores of the Nursery 1 students in Mathematics and Reading reflect slight difference only. All the items in the admissions test in Mathematics for Nursery are easy. All the items in the admissions test in Reading for Nursery are easy, however, there are two items with high discrimination level and another two items with satisfactory discrimination level.

Keywords: Education, reading, Mathematics, nursery, descriptive design, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

Automated Student Record System for the Guidance Office of Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Katipunan Campus Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines THERESA MEE S. HABAGAT http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7109-8760 theresamee@yahoo.com Jose Rizal Memorial State UniversityKatipunan Campus, Philippines The utilization of advanced technology in colleges and universities has led to increase efficiency in processing and exchanging of records, maintaining data quality, and production is leading to increase quality education and services. The study aimed to design and develop a computerized system to improve the student record management at the Guidance Office of Jose Rizal Memorial State University- Katipunan Campus, Philippines.

The automated student record system computerizes the student records such as data from student record form, psychological test results, counseling notes, admission slips, referral slips and generates good moral certificates. It uses the developmental research method which system development life cycle approach is applied. Information Technology professionals and students were utilized to evaluate the system using the software quality factors by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9126-1. The statistical tool used was mean computations in tabulating the results. The research revealed that this system possesses five software quality characteristics which are very much functional, reliable, usable, efficient and maintainable.

Storing, sorting and retrieval of student records became faster and more efficient. The study concludes that this system eliminates the existing problems like untimely retrieval and time-consuming in sorting and searching records as well as improves the student record management.

Keywords: Information Systems, automated student record system, SDLC, ISO 9126-1, design and development, Philippines

System Evaluation on LAN-Based Student Account System of Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Katipunan Campus Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines THERESA MEE S. HABAGAT http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7109-8760 theresamee@yahoo.com Jose Rizal Memorial State University Katipunan Campus, Philippines

SUGAR MAE T. GALEZA http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9675-1607 gsugarmae@yahoo.com Jose Rizal Memorial State University Katipunan Campus, Philippines

The evaluation of software is paramountly important for an organization to have a quality and reliable system that is in compliance with the international standards. System evaluation administered on a periodic basis can remarkably improve the management and effectiveness of the organization. The system evaluation on LANbased student account system of Jose Rizal Memorial State University– Katipunan Campus, Philippines aimed to assess if this system performs efficiently in processing the students school fees and determine whether it complies all the requirements needed at present by the Cash Disbursing Office (CDO) personnel. This study used the descriptive method involving respondents’ interview and observation on system’s operation in the operational environment. The system was evaluated using the system quality factors of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9126-1 and used the mean computation in tabulating the results. The research revealed that system possesses the six standard software quality characteristics of ISO and complies all the technical requirements of the CDO personnel. It also revealed that there is no problem in the utilization of the system despite insufficient system documentation. The study concludes that the evaluated system is still a useful tool in serving the clientele which performs faster, efficient and accurate processing.

Keywords: Information Systems, system evaluation, descriptive method, ISO 9126-1, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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Interactive and Communicative Skills of Grade 9 Students of a Public Secondary School: Basis for Proposed Teaching Strategies JETT MAJAY R. HERNANDEZ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9674-413X hernandezjettmajay@gmail.com Wenceslao Trinidad National High School Philippines Being communicative and interactive in the use of language especially in the 21st century is indeed an achievement. In the Philippines where English is the second language, someone who speaks the language fluently and confidently is somehow of edge among others. As a language teacher, the primary goal is to aid students for them to develop language competence. However, this could never be achieved if the interaction between and among students is very minimal so as if the communicative skills are beyond poor. The study aimed to determine the interactive and communicative skills of Grade 9 students of Wenceslao Trinidad National High School. This was anchored on Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory (Hall and Walsh, 2002) which views the act of language learning as a social activity in which children build their knowledge through the help scaffolding of more knowledgeable peers or teachers. Respondents of the study were the 200 randomly chosen Grade 9 students of Wenceslao Trinidad National High School.

The study was done during the school year 2016-2017. The study utilized the descriptive and quantitative method of research. Findings revealed that grade nine respondents’ communicative skills are satisfactory and their interactive skills are very satisfactory.

Keywords: Education, communicative skills, interactive skills, teaching strategies, action research, Philippines

Impact Study on the Central Philippine University Integrated Outreach Activity MARGEN A. JAVA

http://orcid.org/000-0000-0000-0000 margenjava@yahoo.com Central Philippines University Philippines The study evaluated the impact of Central Philippine University (CPU) outreach interventions and activities for Ilongbukid and adjacent communities in San Rafael, Iloilo, Philippines based on recently obtained cross-sectional data vis-à-vis the 2006 and 2012 baseline results. Survey and focus group discussion with key stakeholders were done to measure the qualitative and quantitative changes brought about by outreach implementation. The findings of the study showed that the respondents have high awareness of the CPU outreach activities but availment of the services was reportedly low since only households with children enrolled at Ilongbukid National High School were prioritized. Those who benefited from the outreach activities claimed definite satisfaction and considered the outreach activities to be important and had positive impact in their communities. Specifically, the residual earnings from the swine chain dispersal project helped finance the children’s education, contributed to house improvement, provided basic needs, and increased household income. It is, therefore, recommended that the outreach activities should be extended to other community residents for inclusive growth.

Keywords: Social Sciences, outreach program, impact study, descriptive design, Philippines *Co-authors: Aries Roda D. Romallosa and Hope G. Patricio Central Philippines University

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

Perceptions of Pupils on Factors Affecting their Reluctance in English Classes JERAMIE B. LANDICHO http://orcid.org/000-0002-1116-6378 jeramie.landicho@dlsl.edu.ph De la Salle Lipa Philippines Relatively few studies have been conducted on pupils’ reluctance in asking questions during class.

Most of the reviews and related studies whether local or international, focused more on teachers’ art of questioning. The research study identified the perception of the pupils which affect their reluctance in asking questions during English class, determined if there was a significant difference and relationship on the perceptions per factor when grouped according to gender and grade level, and proposed a program/ training that will lessen their reluctance in asking questions during English class. The researcher used the descriptive qualitative method. One hundred thirty-two (132) Grades 4 to 6 pupils were used as respondents after the self-made test was pilot tested among 38 Grade 5 pupils. Cronbach’s Alpha was applied to test for the reliability of questionnaire. Obtained data was statistically treated with the use of percentage, mean, ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), t-Test, and chi-Square. The result revealed that among all perceived factors, academic ranked first. This was followed by psychological, other factors, and linguistic. No significant difference on the perception of the pupils when grouped according to gender was found. Moreover, no statistically significant association between grade levels and perceived factors except for psychological factor also yielded in the findings of the study.

Keywords: Education, reluctance, English class, perception, descriptive design, Philippines

Mga Hamon sa Pangkatang Gawain sa Filipino 5: Rekomendasyon sa Pagpapaunlad ng Output sa Asignatura RIZZA R. LIMBO

http://orcid.org/000-0002-2578-4791 azzirledor@yahoo.com De La Salle Lipa Philippines Ang pangkatang gawain ay isa sa mga hamon sa mga mag-aaral upang lalong mapalago ang kanilang natutunan sa aralin. Hinihikayat nito ang pagtutulungan, pagbabahaginan ng mga ideya at ang pagaakayan ng bawat miyembro. Ang pag-aaral na ito ay isinagawa upang malaman ang mga suliranin sa pangkatang gawain na ibinigay ng mga guro sa Filipino 5. Sa pag-aaral ding ito ay nakita ang mga rekomendasyon upang malutas ang mga suliraning nararanasan sa pangkatang gawain. Gamit ang palarawang paraan ng pag-aaral ay naisagawa ang pananaliksik na ito sa mga mag-aaral sa Antas 5 sa pamamagitan ng sarbey. Lumabas sa pananaliksik na ang mga pinakamadalas na nagiging suliranin ng mga estudyante sa pangkatang gawain ay ang pagkakaroon ng isang miyembro na nangingibabaw sa mga desisyon na susundin ng grupo ; pagkakaroon ng isa o higit sa isang miyembro na ipinapakita ang hindi pakikiisa sa mga napagkasunduang mga gawain ng pangkat; at ang pagkakaroon ng kampihan sa loob ng grupo. Ang kinalabasan naman ng pananaliksik sa suliranin na malimit maranasan ng grupo ay ang pagkakaroon ng kampihan sa loob ng grupo. Sa isang banda, ang minsan lang na maranasan na suliranin ay ang kakulangan ng sariling desisyon ng bawat miyembro ng grupo. Dahil dito, nagbigay ng mga rekomendasyon ang mananaliksik upang malutas ang mga suliraning ito sa pangkatang gawain.

Keywords: Edukasyon, Filipino, pangkatang Gawain, asignatura, action research, Pilipinas

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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Deployment and Implementation of Virtual Learning System: An Alternative Tool in Teaching and Learning NESTOR D. LUNA http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2528-5562 ndluna@outlook.com Department of Education Philippines A good VLS is one that will suit best most of the needs as defined by the institution. Any institution who would like to implement VLS would have to undergo some steps to ensure that proper deployment, implementation, and management will be achieved. This study seeks to address the problems encountered in the deployment and implementation of virtual learning management system. A virtual learning system management (VLS) is an online application specifically designed for online learning and teaching management that help facilitates teachers and learners with the administration and delivery of courses. This study looks into different virtual learning management tools that are currently available and makes an assessment of their features and various functions. A live simulation of the selected VLS was implemented for course delivery and learning.

A documentation of the entire process from the survey and assessment of VLS, setting-up, deployment, implementation, management and analysis of the VLS is included. The result and experiences encountered in this study is a good reference for anyone interested in embarking on similar projects. The survey showed that different virtual learning tools are available with different features that need to use one will have to study to make sure that it suits the needs that must be identified before implementation.

Keywords: Education, pedagogy, empowerment technology, virtual learning system management, descriptive design, Philippines

Grammar Recognition Errors and Factors Affecting the Writing Skills of Grade Seven Students of a Public High School: Basis for Writing Skills Development Module MIKE KEIVIN P. MAYUGA http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7607-6632 mikekeivinmayuga01@gmail.com Wenceslao Trinidad National High School Laurel District, Philippines It has always been a desire and dream of the teachers of English to help their students in producing an organized, neat and error-free piece of writing. The study aimed to recognize the errors in grammar and determine the factors that affect the writing skills of Grade 7 students in their written compositions. Respondents of the study were the 180 randomly chosen Grade 7 students of Wenceslao Trinidad National High School in Laurel, Batangas, Philippines. The study was done during the school year 2016-2017. The descriptive study is anchored on the Theory of Corder’s explanation of errors and mistakes. According to him errors occur because of gaps in the learner’s English knowledge whereas mistakes occur when the learner has not yet learned how to master a certain grammatical form (Ellis & Barkhuizen 2005). The study showed that majority of the students (24%) committed mistakes in verb tense and form. However, incomprehensibility of grammar rules with a weighted mean of 3.55 is the most influential factor that affects the writing skills of the students. Based on the findings, the researcher proposed a Writing Skill Development Module which will help the teachers to strengthen the knowledge of their students. It will be a great use to boost students’ enthusiasm to develop and sharpen their writing skills.

Keywords: Education, English, grammatical errors, development module, descriptive design, Philippines

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Teaching of Multi-Paradigm Programming to CS Introductory Course: A Needs Assessment Analyses MARK DERVIN N. MINGOY http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0062-5150 markdervinmingoy@rocketmail.com Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology, Philippines Computer programming is indeed a difficult task which leads to the conduct of many studies to lessen and eradicate its difficulty and complexity. This study aims to assess the current state of teaching programming as well as the possibility of the inclusion of teaching multi-paradigm programming in the CS introductory course.

The study was conducted to the respondents of the study were the professors/instructors who were handling programming subjects in the different HEIs in the Province of Masbate, Philippines. The study revealed that varied single programming paradigms were used in the CS introductory course. The respondent’s basis for choosing such programming paradigm were its marketability in the future taking into consideration the abilities and skills of the novice programmers. The results further showed that most of the programming used to teach the CS introductory course was the imperative programming paradigm. The chance to design and learn the topdown way of thinking, easiness to adjust to another programming paradigm, elimination of the paradigm-shift and increase of ability to learn new programming languages were the usefulness of the integration of the multiparadigm programming concept in the CS introductory course. Beyond that usefulness, some were negligent of the concept of the programming paradigm shift and argued its negative effect such as the mastery of none to the programming language, confusion in comparing programming paradigms and the time constraints in its inclusion to the CS introductory course.

Keywords: Information Technology, programming, programming paradigm, CS Introductory Course, programming paradigm-shift, descriptive design, Philippines

Effectiveness of Social Communicative Approach on Selected Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 7 Students ALBERT G. MUSICO http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4138-3864 albertmusico29@gmail.com Rizal Memorial Colleges Philippines The study made use of the experimental method using pretest/posttest control group design. It determined the effects of social communicative approach on selected reading comprehension skills of Grade 7 students. The study made use of a teacher made test for the pretest and posttests. The experimental group was exposed to the treatment while the control group made use of the standard way of teaching.

Results revealed that one of the basic difficulties in attempting to give a definition of critical reading is the fact that the concept has no fixed boundaries. The study divulged that very few explore the more hardhitting end of the continuum. For children to become adept to critical reading, they must be guided from the beginning of their experiences with reading until their mastery. In reality, there are opportunities to sharpen and improve critical reading powers. The social communicative approach in teaching reading can be recommended for use in this learning process. For the 21st century learner’s reading is a multifaceted process that develops only with practice. There are certain aspects of reading, such as fluency and word recognition, which can be learned in a few years. These basics must be mastered but at the same time reading comprehension should be emphasized in the process.

Keywords: Education, social communicative approach, reading comprehension, experimental design, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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Development of Mobile Learning Tool in C++: A Supplemental Tool in a Programming Course DENNIS S. NAVA http://orcid.org/000-0002-5370-0364 dennis.nava@caloocan.sti.ph STI College Cubao Philippines As the mobile era arises, mobile devices are not just utilized for making phone calls and sending text messages but for accessing social media sites, and checking emails via mobile internet. As the result of the continuous growth of these technologies, smartphones outsold personal computers which cause many developers to gain interest to develop mobile applications that could support numerous fields including education. Mobile learning apps became available to enforce education by the aid of several features that provide an avenue to present lessons and quizzes. The City of Malabon University, the school beneficiary of this project has coordinated with the researcher to develop a mobile learning application that will provide a supplemental tool for the faculty and students of the course, C++ Programming. The project includes the learning plans, assessments, and evaluation tools for the course. It will also provide learning progress of the students. The researcher used the water fall model as the developmental research methodology in coming up with this mobile learning app project. The mobile learning app is said to be a vital learning instrument for the students and faculty of CMU as well, as a supplemental tool for teaching and learning in terms of functionality, usability, reliability, efficiency, portability, and compatibility.

Keywords: Education, pedagogy, mobile learning, C++ Programming, developmental design, Philippines

Solid Waste Management in the City of Ilagan, Philippines: Basis for an Extension Program MA. CRISTINA LALAINE M. NERONA http://orcid.org/000-0002-5372-9861 allnerona@yahoo.com Isabela State University- City of Ilagan Campus Philippines Solid wastes have become a global problem. Inefficient management of these wastes brings out serious implications affecting public health and the environment. In the Philippines, a law called Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act has been in effect, but problems still exist. Since environmental issues are everybody’s concern, state universities should be at the forefront in leading the community towards better solid waste management. The study determined the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Act in the City of Ilagan, Philippines. It made use of descriptive survey method with questionnaires as data gathering instruments. The 426 respondents were composed of elected city officials, elected community officials, city health and sanitation officials, school administrators and city household residents. The stakeholders are aware of the waste management plan of the city but they encounter problems such as limited coverage of garbage collection, lack of treatment and disposal facilities for hazardous waste and poor response of residents to waste minimization such as garbage reusing and recycling. It is recommended that an extension program on solid waste management be conducted.

Keywords: Ecology, waste Management, environment, extension, waste disposal, descriptive design, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

The Effects of Flipped Classroom Approach on Students’ Problem Solving Skills in Mathematics EHDEN A. PETALIO http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4022-2276 ehden.petalio@dlsl.edu.ph De La Salle Lipa Philippines Understanding the effect of flipped classroom in enhancing the problem solving skills in Mathematics of Grade 3 pupils is the focus of this study. The purpose of this action research is to find out if doing the flipped classroom should lead to better problem solving skills in Mathematics of the Grade 3 pupils of De La Salle Lipa, Philippines. Moreover, an increase in the test scores of the students using flipped classroom approach is also one of its primary focus. The research was conducted for three random sections of the Grade 3 Math student participants. Using the pre-test-posttest design, the researcher used one independent sample t-test to determine the significant difference between the means of the pre-test and post-test. The researcher utilized a teacher-made test and small group discussion in data gathering.

The results revealed that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results. The use of curate videos, interactive worksheets, and other learning materials helped learners understand the topics better which contributed to an increase in the students’ test scores. Also, the findings of this research would encourage teachers to try flipped classroom approach to maximize the use of face-to-face encounters with the pupils as well as help them become more active and independent learners.

Keywords: Education, pedagogy, flipped classroom, small group discussions, face-to-face encounters, action research, Philippines

Upgrading Physics Instruction through the Development and Utilization of Learning Modules JUDY L. RICARDO http://orcid.org/000-0002-0028-2218 judy_ricardo01@yahoo.com Isabela State University- City of Ilagan Campus Philippines The research study aimed to develop and validate learning modules in physics particularly oscillation and wave motion. It used the Isman Model in developing modules and a pretest/posttest experimental design to validate the learning modules. Three learning modules were developed in this research study. (1) Simple Harmonic Motion (2) Wave Motion and Its Types and (3) Wave Properties. A pretest/posttest experimental design was used to determine the effect of the learning module in the student’s performance. There were two groups of respondents: the control group and the experimental group. The control group used the lecture method and the experimental group used the developed learning module. The pretest scores of the two groups of respondents were analyzed. Computed t-value exposed that there is no significant difference in the scores of the two groups of the respondents on the three modules. The posttest of the two groups of respondents revealed that the experimental group significantly performed better than the control group. There is also a significant difference in the normalized gain of the experimental group and control group in the three modules. The three modules were effective in introducing oscillation wave motion to the students. A teacher can use either of the two methods or he/she can use both to enhance learning in the classroom.

Keywords: Education, Physics instruction, modules, Isman Model, development, validation, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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Test-Taking Apprehensions among Senior High School Second Language Learners in Rural Areas CEASAR IAN P. SABILLO http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5729-0227 ceasarsas53@gmail.com Holy Trinity College of General Santos City Philippines This qualitative phenomenological study focused on the test-taking apprehensions of the senior high school students of selected schools in Central Glan District. It was anchored on the queries of how the key informants described their experiences before and while taking the test, their experiences in relation to the physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral categories, and the way these experiences affected their test performance. Based on their personal experiences, physiological tension and somatic symptoms, coupled with worry, alarm, fear of failure, and misfortune occurred before and during test situations. Regardless of the distance, age, gender, and academic performance, they have encountered the same problems. If school teachers failed to take actions to help the students with test anxiety, their life becomes a constant state of worry, fear, and dread. Eventually, if the anxiety is not addressed, the person’s thinking interferes with the learners’ daily functioning, including work, school, and social activities, and relationships. As teachers to these students who go through difficult situations, we can provide them professional help which can help them with their fear. These may not only be effective in helping the persons with test taking apprehensions to recover, but also prevent the recurrence of fear.

Keywords: Social sciences, test-taking apprehensions, senior high school, second language learners, rural areas, phenomenology, Philippines

Underlying Dimensions of Sustainability of Small Business Enterprises in Davao City, Philippines JANINE SATO-BETONIO http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0403-7965 jsbetonio@gmail.com Rizal Memorial Colleges Philippines This study was focused on the sustainability of small business enterprises in Davao City, Philippines with at least 15 years in operation and a capital of three million to 15 million pesos. It aimed to determine the profile of small business enterprises, their underlying dimensions of sustainability and the indicators of the said dimensions. Data were obtained from randomly selected respondents having the sample of size of 250 whose businesses were located in the three congressional districts of Davao City, Philippines.

Findings showed that most of those in the service and industry sectors had been existing for 15 to 20 years and those in the commerce sector had been there for about 21 to 30 years. Majority operated under the partnership form. Most had one to nine employees. The exploratory factor analysis results revealed eight dimensions of sustainability. These were competent human and technical resources; favorable business environment; product innovation, employees and customer relations; strategic orientation; commitment to opportunity; government support; competitive strategy; and inter-organizational linkages.

Keywords: Business and Management, small business enterprises, descriptive design, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

Ebalwasyon ng PLUMA (Programang ang Layunin ay Umunlad ang kasanayan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Pagsulat) sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kasanayan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Ikaanim na Baitang LEAH PANOPIO-SEBUC http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7179-1370 leah.sebuc@dlsl.edu.ph De La Salle Lipa Philippines Ang pag-aaral na ito ay naglalayong suriin ang pagsasagawa ng programa sa Filipino sa Elementarya ng Integrated School na pinamagatang PLUMA o Programang ang Layunin ay Umunlad ang kasanayan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Pagsulat sa pagpapaunlad ng kasanayan ng mga mag-aaral. Hangad din ng pagsasaliksik na ito na tulungan ang mga mag-aaral na mahasa at mapaunlad ang kanilang kakayahan sa pagsulat ng may kaayusan at kawastuan sa pagsulat batay sa angkop na pamantayan at mekaniks sa pagsulat na nakatuon sa kapitalisasyon, tamang pagbabantas at maayos na pagbaybay at pagpapantig.

Ang deskriptibong paraan ng pagsasaliksik ay ginamit sa pagtukoy ng mga inaasam na layunin. Ang pagsusuri sa mga komposisyon ay ang ginamit na basehan upang matukoy ang mga kasanayan sa pagsulat na dapat linangin sa pagpapatupad ng programa. Matapos ang pag-aaral, napatunayang may malaking tulong na iniambag ang pagsasagawa ng PLUMA sa Pagsulat sa pag-unlad ng kakayahan at kasanayan ng mga mag-aaral sa Ikaanim na Baitang sa pagsulat. Ang resulta ng pag-aaral ay nagbibigay ng hamon para sa mga guro na ipagpatuloy ang pagsasagawa ng programa upang higit na matulungan ang mga mag-aaral na mapaunlad ang kasanayan sa pagsulat upang magamit nila ito sa mas mabisang pakikipag-ugnayan.

Keywords: Ebalwasyon, pagsulat, PLUMA, kasanayan, mekaniks, deskriptibong paraan, Pilipinas

Causes of Failures in Mathematics as Perceived By College Students in Roxas City, Philippines GLENN GREG B. SIMON http://orcid.org/000-0003-1066-820X glenann_nomis@yahoo.com.ph Capiz State University Philippines This research was conducted to determine the causes of failures in mathematics as perceived by 124 college students and 12 teachers in Roxas City, Philippines. The study aimed to identify these causes of failures regarding family-related, teacher-related, and student-related factors; the students’ perceptions as to their demographic profiles; the students and teachers’ perceptions regarding student-related factors; and identify which socio-demographic profiles, are predictors. Data summary showed the major causes of failures regarding family-related causes, is the lack of relevant reading materials at home; of teacherrelated source, the teachers’ lack of concern, strict and traditional teaching approach; and of studentrelated causes, the lack of self-confidence and positive attitude towards mathematics. The analysis of data showed no significant difference between the perceptions of students and teachers as causes of failures and regression analysis revealed, the year level, the predictor. The study recommended that proper guidance and adoption of a student-centered teaching of teachers and school administrators would help students develop a positive attitude towards mathematics.

Keywords: Mathematics education, failure, academic performance, mathematics teaching, descriptive design, regression analysis, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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Aspects of Classroom Lived Experiences of Newly-Hired Teachers BEULAH ROSE R. TORRES http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8615-0293 brrttorres@gmail.com Bukidnon State University Philippines The teaching experiences of teachers are usually studied using quantitative measures, but scarcely through narrative description that explain and clarify ‘lived experiences’, the main concern of a phenomenological study. Hence, the general purpose of this study was to gain a deep and thorough understanding of the classroom lived experiences of newly-hired elementary teachers in Malaybalay City Division, Philippines. The questions that guided this study were: 1) What is it like to be a newly-hired teacher?; and 2) What are the classroom experiences of a newly-hired teacher? A phenomenological qualitative design was employed. Five newly-hired teachers served as participants. Triangulation method was utilized to increase the confidence in the findings. Thus, data collection involved in-depth interview, classroom observations, and examination of pertinent documents to validate the personal accounts of the participants. Five themes emerged about their lived experiences : (1) joy of teaching, (2) moments of teaching, (3) drawbacks of teaching, (4) challenges of teaching, and (5) realities of teaching. These themes have ramifications on the system of basic education in terms of mentoring and monitoring its new teachers.

Keywords: Education, lived experiences, new teachers, phenomenology, Philippines

Beyond Comprehension: Basis for Developing a Reading Program ARMAND JAMES A. VALLEJO http://orcid.org/000-0000-0000-0000 kapitanaj@yahoo.com University of Mindanao-Tagum College Philippines The quest for understanding a meaning needs a critical analysis and comprehension. This descriptive sequential study explored the difficulties encountered by the students towards reading particularly the comprehension, problems encountered, implication of reading program and insights gained by the Criminology students in the process of enhancing the reading skill. Results revealed that the level of reading comprehension of students is low. Apparently, there are factors affecting the academic performances of the students who have the difficulty in the process of comprehension such as the problem at vocabulary level, limited background of the knowledge, lack of interest and inhibition to express understanding. Evidently, the reading program implication to the students are: brief and concise reading materials, interesting reading activities, relating to Criminology, support from other stakeholders, correlation of reading to other media and good introduction to reading. Furthermore, the insights on reading comprehension are motivating oneself to read and benefits of wide reading for future profession. Directly, the reading program that we can offer to solve this problem is named as Comprehension Readiness in Maintaining Excellence (CRIME). Proper implementation and monitoring should be observed by the administration, faculty and students.

Keywords: Reading comprehension, reading, criminology students, descriptive sequential design, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

Assessment of MAPEH Program for Overweight Grade School Students: Input for Program Recommendations and Enhancement SILVERIO T. VALLEJO, JR. http://orcid.org/000-0002-9210-6878 silverio.vallejo@dlsl.edu.ph De La Salle Lipa Philippines The study is focused on assessing the program of the Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) of the overweight Grades 4-6 students Grade School of De La Salle Lipa, Philippines. A student will be considered overweight if he or she has a BMI of 23 and above. The findings of the study revealed that due to the limited time of the duration of the program, this objective was attained to a low degree only. Likewise, the strength of the program was its ability to make the respondents physically active and allow them to play actively. On the other hand, the weakness of the program was that it did not give a chance to the students to share the effects of the program to their teachers, parents, and guardians. The preferred activities of the respondents were tied for physical games and cellphone games. This means that while the students want to play games in their cellphones, they also want to play actively or physically.

In addition, the respondents strongly agree with the program. Likewise, the respondents recommended that the program to continue once a week and add more physical games like dodgeball, patintero, and kickball.

Keywords: Health education, MAPEH program, overweight students, descriptive design, Philippines

The Effects of Conceptual Change Approach on the Understanding in Kinetics of Grade 8 Students ALADEN S. VARQUEZ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4752-7083 ajbung20@gmail.com Department of Education Philippines The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of teaching based on the use of conceptual change approach to overcome misconceptions of Grade 8 students about the subject Kinetics. The sampling of the study was formed with two intact classes of grade 8 students from Lawa National High School, Philippines in the school year 2014-2015. They were randomly chosen from among the three sections. Thirty students from experimental group were paired off with thirty students in the control group according to their grades in science and mathematics. A static group comparison non-equivalence pretest-posttest quasi-experimental method was used in the study as a research design. The conceptual change approach were used to teach Kinetics in the experiment group while conventional teaching methods was used in the control group. Twotiered Test was used to assess student’s conceptual understanding in Kinetics. The scores were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and ANCOVA at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed a statistically significant difference in the post-test results in favor of the experiment group. It was concluded that teaching methods and materials using conceptual change approach were more effective than conventional teaching methods to teach Kinetics in Physics. The conceptual change approach enable the students to acquire appropriate answer to questions indicating sound understanding of the concepts, hence, scientifically correct understanding.

Keywords: Education, pedagogy, conceptual change approach, Kinetics, quasi-experimental design, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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The Effect of Recoletos Social Outreach Center (RESOURCE) Program in the Quality of Life of the Beneficiaries RICHELLE H. VERDEPRADO http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3858-7922 richelleverdeprado@yahoo.com University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Philippines

This blending of an impact study and phenomenological research evaluated the program of the Recoletos Social Outreach Center (RESOURCE) in Handumanan, Bacolod City, Philippines and explored the lived experiences of the beneficiaries. Representatives from the 99 household beneficiaries’ assessed the effectiveness of the five project components namely: the housing, health, education, livelihood and spirituality aspects during the initial years of the projects and in the recent years. Moreover, ten beneficiaries were conveniently chosen to be part of the phenomenological process towards arriving at an eidetic insight. Those who have been in RESOURCE since it started have evaluated the programs as a whole to be effective, and ten years after the implementation, they have assessed the program to be very effective. As a whole, there was a substantial improvement in the effectiveness of the program in the beneficiaries. From the narrative of the participant’s experiences, there emerged a major overarching theme of moving forward. The RESOURCE program has profoundly affected the quality of life of beneficiaries based on their lived experiences in social, political, cultural, economic and spiritual aspect. The result of the study was the basis for formulating a development plan which anchors from opportunities to productivity, empowerment, and transformation.

Keywords: Social Work, Development Management, mixed method, impact study, phenomenology, RESOURCE, Philippines

The Implication of Integrating Face to Faith Program into the Grade School Christian Living Curriculum EDNA D. YANGA http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6635-662X ednayanga@yahoo.com De La Salle Lipa Philippines

This study is focused on the implication of integrating Face to Faith Program into the Grade School Christian Living Curriculum. Face to Faith is an educational program that contributes to a range of curricular subjects from the humanities, religious, and cultural studies to social sciences. It is part of Tony Blair Faith Foundation. This study finds out the implication of integrating this program into the Christian Living curriculum. Descriptive research was used in this study. Students from Grade 6 were the participants to this research. The computation of weighted mean and standard deviation was done to determine the dispersal of the participants’ responses. It was found out that the participants of this activity observed all the time the pertinent aspects of the program such as its objectives and facets. The aspects of the Face to Faith program were well suited to be implemented to the Christian Living Curriculum of the Integrated School. Moreover, there is no perceived weakness of the Face to Faith Program as resulted by the evaluation given by the participants to the said program.

Keywords: Social Sciences, face to faith program, grade school living curriculum, descriptive design, Philippines

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Asian Conference on Institutional and Action Research (ACIAR 2017) • May 25-27, 2017

The Governance and Performance of the Independent High Schools in the Division of Misamis Oriental, Philippines GERRY POL P. CAINOY http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1618-6212 gerrypolphd@gmail.com Sugbongcogon National High School Philippines Shared governance is a principle which recognizes that every unit in the education bureaucracy has a particular role, task, and responsibility inherent – the office for which it is principally accountable for the outcomes. This study aimed to know the governance and performance of the nine independent high schools in the Division of Misamis Oriental. The descriptive research design was used and the survey method was employed during the gathering of data. The principals implemented the provisions on the R.A. 9155 particularly on governance. First is responsibility. The principals implemented measures to improve school performance and learning outcomes. In addition, they used available resources judiciously. Thus, the principals engaged community and other stakeholders to increase level of participation and organized governing council.

Keywords: Governance, education, independent high schools, descriptive design, Philippines

Theme: Research Solutions to School Problems Venue: N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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