A Mixed- method Study on Problem- based Learning Approach and Mathematics Readiness of First- year Students

This study aims to explore the problem-based learning approach and the mathematics readiness of first-year students at Kapalong College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology. It adopts a descriptive correlational design to clearly illustrate specific conditions and analyze the relationships among various variables (McBurney & White, 2009). This design helps clarify the strength and direction of these relationships, making it possible to recognize patterns and trends. Being non-experimental, it involves observing and measuring variables in their natural setting. Although it can highlight associations, it does not determine cause-and-effect relationships. The key findings indicate that the implementation of the problem-based learning (PBL) approach is rated highly by students across the dimensions of authentic problems, collaboration, developing expertise, and authentic assessment. The level of students’ mathematics readiness is also high, particularly in subject knowledge, number sense, reasoning and generalization, and problem-solving. Furthermore, qualitative findings revealed that while students encountered difficulties in understanding and solving mathematical problems, they developed effective coping mechanisms such as seeking support, engaging in self-directed learning, collaborating with peers, and drawing motivation from internal and external sources, which contributed to their readiness in mathematics. There is a significant relationship between the problem-based learning approach and the mathematics readiness of first-year students, indicating that greater implementation of PBL strategies is associated with higher levels of readiness in mathematics. It can be concluded that the use of the problem-based learning (PBL) approach has a positive connection with students’ mathematics readiness. Since a significant relationship was found between PBL and mathematics readiness, it implies that PBL can be an effective instructional strategy to improve students’ mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills. However, the presence of difficulties and varying coping mechanisms among students suggests that other factors, such as learning styles, support systems, and instructional delivery, may also influence their readiness. Thus, while PBL enhances mathematical preparedness, it should be complemented with tailored support to address individual student needs

Language Learning Strategies and Language Awareness of Students: A Mixed- methods Study

This study is intended to determine the status of language learning strategies and language awareness and to assess the significant relationship between the two among the first-year non-board students from the Business, Public, and Office Administration programs at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST). There were 315 students who were randomly selected for the quantitative, and 14 for the qualitative: seven (7) for in-depth interview and seven (7) for focus group discussion which were purposively selected. This study utilized a mixed-methods research design, specifically employing a convergent parallel approach. Based on the result of the study, it was determined that the level of language learning strategies and language awareness of non-board students are both high. Additionally, the qualitative phase of the study uncovered the experiences of students which includes the themes: facing language learning setbacks through support and repetition, effective practices in language learning and acquisition, and language learning motivation and strategy, and in the insights of non-board students regarding their language learning strategies and language awareness includes the themes: strengthening language skills through practice and engagement, enhancing language learning through support and engagement, advancing language learning through immersion and policy. The results from the qualitative and quantitative converged when they are being corroborated. Based on the findings, it implies that integrating strategy-based instruction and awareness-enhancing activities within academic programs could further improve language competencies. Furthermore, fostering reflective practices and strategic diversity among learners can enhance overall language learning experiences and outcomes

Komunikatibong Kakayahan sa Filipino ng mga Non- board na Kurso: Isang Mixed- methods na Pag-aaral

Gumamit ang pag-aaral ng convergent parallel mixed-method upang suriin ang antas ng komunikatibong kakayahan sa Filipino ng mga mag-aaral sa non-board na kurso. Sa kwantitatibong bahagi, mayroong dalawang daan at limampu’t walo (258) na mga non-board na mag-aaral ang tumugon sa pag-aaral at labing-apat (14) naman ang kwalitatibong bahagi. Ang mga resulta ng pag-aaral ay nagsiwalat na ang antas ng paggamit ng wikang Filipino ay katamtaman lamang kasabay ang pag-usbong ng anim na natuklasang pangunahing tema; hamong kinakaharap ng mga estudyante sa paggamit ng Filipino sa pagpapahayag, paggamit ng mga pamamaraan at estratehiya para sa malinaw na pagpapahayag, kahalagahan ng kasanayan at pagkakaroon ng tiwala sa sarili bilang susi sa epektibong komunikasyon, kahalagahan sa paggamit ng wikang Filipino bilang midyum sa pakikipag-ugnayan, ang kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino sa Edukasyon at Komunikasyon at ang papel ng pagbabasa at pagsasanay bilang sangkap sa pagkatuto ng wika. Ang integrasyon ng data sa parehong kwantitatibo at kwalitatibo na mga resulta ng data ay nagpahiwatig na mayroong convergent ng mga natuklasan mula sa parehong uri ng data

Grade Six Minds at Work: A Dual- approach Study on the Cognitive Efficiency of Fast Learners Section

This study explored the cognitive efficiency of Grade 6 fast learners, examining how engagement, effort, and persistence contribute to their academic performance. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach with a convergent parallel design, the research integrated quantitative data from 67 respondents who completed structured questionnaires and qualitative insights from 14 participants, including 7 in-depth interviews and 7 focus group discussions. The results indicated that fast learners demonstrate cognitive efficiency in their ability to focus on the task, persevere through the task, and be engaged while they learn. In addition, fast learners could still enter a sustained flow of cognition even while environmental disturbances occurred and lessons moved too fast through the curriculum space. The study identified the need for buildÉd learning environments that are statistically efficient in motivating fast learners via self-directed learning styles and strategies. Best practices identified in the literature review include teacher support, engagement strategies for fast learners, and use of metacognitive strategies to enhance fast learners' learning experiences

Paggalugad sa Danas ng mga BSEd- Filipino Reviewee mula sa KCAST: Isang Multiple case na Pag-aaral

Ang layunin ng multiple case na pag-aaral na ito ay upang galugarin ang mga karanasan, tuklasin ang mga napagtagumpayang hamon, at malaman ang mga pananaw o napagtanto ng mga BSED Filipino reviewees sa kanilang paghahanda para sa licensure examination. Gamit ang purposive sampling at pamantayan sa pagpipili ng mga kalahok, natukoy ang kalahok na tatlong reviewee mula sa BSED Filipino na nagmula sa lungsod ng Kapalong, Davao del Norte, at lahat sila ay lumahok sa isang malalim na panayam. Ang mga resulta ay nagsiwalat ng mga karanasan ng mga kalahok ang hamon sa kanilang pinagdaanan, mga coping mechanism na kanilang ginawa, at ang kanilang mahahalagang natutunan mula sa paghahanda. Bilang tugon, sa mga hamon na kanilang naranasan, itinuturing nilang mahalaga ang mga sumusunod para mapagtagumpayan ang kanilang paghahanda sa pagsusulit: ang pagiging handa sa mga mahahalagang paksa, paggamit ng mga estratehiya sa pag-aaral, at ang kahalagahan ng motibasyon at determinasyon sa kanilang pagsusulit. Sa pagninilay-nilay sa kanilang buong karanasan narrating nila ang mga sumusunod na pananaw o napagtanto ang pagpapahalaga sa oras at ang kahalagahan ng paghahanda para sa darating na Licensure Examination

Unveiling the Intricacies of the Speeches of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.: A Critical Discourse Analysis

The purpose of this study was to analyze the common linguistic features used in the speeches of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to articulate his ideological perspectives and influence public perception. Also, this study utilized qualitative research using Critical Discourse Analysis approach and since this is a corpus-based study, the materials of this study were the speeches of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in various occasions. Furthermore, the result of this study presented the morphological processes in the political discourse of the aforementioned president namely affixation, compounding, and initialism, which were used to form politically charged and persuasive language. Also, two semantic dimensions namely denotative and connotative meaning have been analyzed to interpret the word meaning utilized by the president in his speeches to communicate his objectives, engage with the public, and convey ideological perspectives. The analysis of linguistic features in this study was guided by the linguistic concept of Finegan’s Language Structure & Use (2008). Additionally, the speeches exhibited four primary discourse types description, narration, exposition, and argument, each serving a unique purpose in engaging the audience and shaping national narratives. The results further revealed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. strategically used language to establish his ideological perspectives―such as economic policy, healthcare, education, foreign policy, and agriculture to establish power dynamics, ideological stances, and policy narratives that shape his communicative strategies. These findings hihlight the powerful role of language in political communication and suggest that a deeper understanding of linguistic and discourse strategies can provide valuable insights into how political leaders construct, convey, and legitimize their ideological perspectives

The Interplay between Face- to- face Classes and Online Learning on School Attitude of Students in Blended Learning among Teacher Education Students

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of face-to-face class and online learning to the school attitude among teacher education students in Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology. The study was quantitative research that utilize a descriptive-correlational approach. A sample of 120 randomly selected teacher education students who were identified using stratified random sampling answered the surveys on the three variables. Results showed that the level of face-to-face class and online learning were in high level, however, the school attitude was in moderate level. Results also revealed that there is also a significant relationship between face-to-face class and school attitude. Likewise, there is also a significant relationship between online learning and school attitude of the teacher education students. Moreover, results show that domains of face-to-face class such as situational awareness, authenticity, presence, clarity and empathy can significantly influence student school attitude. Finally, it was revealed that domains of online learning such as technical glitch, participation in distance education, communication in distance education, interest-attention and materials can significantly predict school attitude to the respondents. Results imply that the variables are significant in improving the school attitude among teacher education students

Jumping Rope Fitness Exercise: Target Rapid Weight Reduction

This study aims to target rapid weight loss using the jumping rope exercise routine for the students at Visayas State University. In addition, it was hypothesized that there was a significant result of weight loss after the execution of the jumping rope exercise routine. Specifically, it focused on the ten selected undergraduate students currently enrolled in different degree programs at Visayas State University-Main Campus in Baybay City for the mid-year classes of 2022-2023. The study utilized the quasi-experimental design, and the respondents were chosen through self-selection with their complete willingness to participate or the researcher's decisions to determine the respondent's participation in the treatment. Further, the data were collected from assessments recorded by the researchers and by conducting a face-to-face review. The findings revealed that the jumping rope exercise routine significantly affects weight reduction. Therefore, it is concluded that the jumping rope exercise routine attained the targeting of rapid weight reduction

The Road Less Easy: A Phenomenological Study of Teachers who Triumphed through Multiple Attempts in Department of Education

This study employed a qualitative phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of newly hired teachers in the Municipality of Kapalong who faced repeated challenges in entering the Department of Education (DepEd). Focusing on their emotional, psychological, and professional journeys, the research aimed to uncover how these educators coped with multiple rejections, financial strain, and societal expectations while maintaining their commitment to teaching. Using purposive sampling, five (5) participants of IDI and five (5) participants of FGD were carefully selected based on specific criteria namely, teachers who had undergone multiple unsuccessful attempts before eventually securing a position with DepEd. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, allowing participants to share their personal narratives in a safe and reflective space. Thematic analysis revealed key themes such as perseverance through application hardships, emotional resilience, financial struggles, personal growth, and motivation rooted in their passion for teaching. The findings not only humanize the recruitment process but also offer meaningful insights into how these experiences shaped their identities as educators. This study highlights the need for more empathetic, inclusive, and supportive hiring policies within the Philippine education system to better assist aspiring teachers facing similar challenges. Additionally, this study offers recommendations for improving the recruitment system, such as developing mentorship programs, enhancing transparency in hiring procedures, and promoting mental health support for applicants. These insights can guide policy makers and education leaders in designing systems that value resilience and personal growth alongside credentials

Knowledge Exchange in Academia: A Qualitative Study of International Research Presenters in Higher Education Institution

This study aimed to explore the lived experiences, coping strategies, and insights of international student research presenters from various higher education institutions in the Philippines. Guided by a phenomenological qualitative research design, the researchers conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 14 student presenters who had participated in international research forums. The findings revealed that the student presenters encountered challenges such as anxiety, time constraints, Encountering Difficulties with Internet Connection, and Undergoing Presentation Preparation. To manage these challenges, they practiced coping strategies including Calming Anxiety Through Deep Breathing, Managing Time Effectively, Seeking Guidance Through Communication and Mentorship, and Anticipating Possible Questions. Their insights emphasized Strengthen Self-Belief, Enhancement of Self-Confidence, Realization of the Value of Research, Recognition of Valuable Experiences, Appreciation for Being Chosen as Research Presenters, and Fostering Gratitude. This study contributes uniquely to the field by presenting underexplored narratives of student researchers engaged in international research presentations. The findings offer empirical insights that may inform institutional support, such as implementing structured mentorship programs and providing pre-conference training to enhance student readiness