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Genderlect in the Academic Milieu: In Appreciation of the Opposite Sex
Authors: Mamonong Virgion H. 
Published: January 2017

This qualitative dissertation employing Conversational Analysis aimed to determine the linguistic contrasts and ways of appreciation of the opposite sex in the academic milieu through the triangulated data of recorded conversations, paired up interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) administered among the Elementary pupils and High School students in the University of the Immaculate Conception during the academic year 2013 – 2014. The results of the study revealed that conversational styles among young male and female vary. Young males’ conversational styles were used to show status, independence, advice, information, orders and conflict, while young female’s conversational styles were used to show support, intimacy, understanding, feelings, proposal and compromise. The study further exposed the generated themes on the ways on appreciation of the young male and female in conversation. These themes were speaking from the heart, showing trust and respect, listening attentively, considering one’s topic, showing positive energy, complimenting each other, uttering optimistic expression, and exhibiting sympathy and empathy. In pedagogical sphere, the study calls for the acceptance of educators of the different linguistic styles, abilities, and skills of their students regardless of sex differences. Keywords - Language, genderlect, academic milieu, opposite sex, qualitative, focus group discussion, Philippines
Students’ Negative Attitude to Physics Influences Low Academic Achievement
Authors: Lumintac Maria Tavita Q. 
Published: January 2017

Physics is perceived as a difficult subject for secondary and tertiary students. A measurement of students’ attitude towards Physics must be obtained in finding ways of enhancing the teaching and learning in the colleges. Thus, this study is conducted to determine the attitude of engineering students towards physics and its relation to their academic achievement. Descriptive research design was employed in the study. Mean, standard deviation and Pearson product- moment coefficient of correlation were utilized in analyzing the data gathered. Results revealed that the students have a negative attitude towards physics subject, and their academic achievement of the subject is found to be fair or low. Further, a significant relationship was established between the students’ attitude toward Physics and their academic achievement. It is concluded that their low level of academic achievement in physics is the result of their negative attitude towards the subject. Hence, students’ negative attitude to physics influences low academic achievement. Keywords Science Education, Physics, attitude, academic achievement, descriptive design, Surigao City, Philippines
UNP-College Admission Test and Teaching Aptitude Test: Their Influence on the Academic Performance of Selected CTE Students
Authors: Pichay Jose P. , Afroilan Tito G. 
Published: January 2017

Education is an incessant and never-ending process. Cognizant of this all institutions of learning must strive to quality and excellence. The University of Northern Philippines is also very desirous in molding its graduates as effective development managers and useful citizens in the country. The vision and mission clearly articulate the preceding statement. The researcher advocates quality. He has the momentum to undertake researches which help address problems. He conducted a research in order to find out the influence of Admission Test and Aptitude on academic performance. With BSEd and BEEd as respondents, he utilized documentary analysis and descriptive research method. He used mean frequency count and percentages and the Multiple Regression Analysis. The UNP-CAT rating of BEEd is Satisfactory while their TAT is low passed. The BEEd has an Averaged performance in general and professional subjects. The UNP-CAT of BSEd is Satisfactory while their TAT is low passed. However, the performance of BSEd along professional subjects is Average and High Average in General education subjects. The TAT and UNP-CAT are related to academic performance at 0.05level of significance. It being so, the researcher recommends to other institutions to adopt mechanism to screen entrants in the education programs. Keywords - Education, College Admission Test, Teaching Aptitude Test, academic performance, “descriptive-correlational” design, Philippines
Grading Practices as Push and Pull Factors in Tertiary Learning in the Implementation of Outcomes-Based Education
Authors: Ramos Warren A. 
Published: January 2017

Grading practices have long been a controversial issue in the academe. There is an urgency to revisit the grading practices of college instructors in the changing landscape of educational policies. This study aimed to identify and differentiate the grading practices that promote and inhibit learning in the outcomes-based education (OBE) among college instructors in English 1 using descriptive survey method design, interview, and documentary analysis. The statistical methods used were weighted mean, one way ANOVA and t-test. The result of the study discussed that the majority of the respondents are in 31-36 years of age, female, married, having Masters Degree and with four to six years experience in teaching. The highest promoter of learning to grading practices as perceived by teachers was grading based on the stated learning outcomes. The identified inhibitor of learning practices was giving of deductions in the student’s grades based on behavior. Results also show that the grading practices of instructors have no significant difference when grouped according to their profile. The findings of the study were used as an input towards the formulation of proposed guidelines to improve the grading practices in the implementation of OBE. Keywords - Grading Practices, Descriptive –Survey, Outcomes-based Education, One-way ANOVA, t-test of independence, Intended learning outcomes, Philippines
Alignment of Chartered SUCs Information Technology Program to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Policies and Standards
Authors: Cagas Unife O. 
Published: January 2017

Considering the global challenge of achieving excellence in education, it is imperative that the Philippine Higher Education Institutions should align to the standards set by the accrediting bodies. The study aimed to determine the alignment of chartered SUCs IT program in the Caraga Region to CHED Policies and Standards. Employing mixed methods, the study considered three types of instruments: survey questionnaire, interview schedule, and observation/ocular visit checklist. The survey questionnaire and observation/ocular visit checklist, which was based on CMO no. 53, series 2006 for Information Technology Education Programs, were used. Data were subjected to statistical treatment as frequency, mean, standard deviation and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results revealed that in terms of alignment percentage by geographical location, generally, the areas – curriculum outline, instructional standards, admission and residence requirements, garnered the highest alignment percentage of 100.00% in four geographical locations. The study, therefore, concludes that one geographical location is not significantly better than the other, or that one is not significantly more aligned than other geographical locations. It is recommended that chartered SUC administrations should continuously upgrade and update the school’s physical facilities and equipment in conformity to the CHED standards and other recognized accrediting agencies that require standardization to support the IT faculty in the delivery of instruction. Keywords - Technology Education, alignment, chartered SUCs, CHED policies and standards, descriptive design, Philippines
Efficiency of Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Providers
Authors: Sunico Romy Jun A. , Talili Ismael N. 
Published: January 2017

In the Philippines, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems became the jurisdiction of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as legally mandated in RA 7796 otherwise known as the TESDA Act of 1994. The TVET provides education and training opportunities to prepare students and other clients for employment. The study determined the profile and level of efficiency of TVET providers in the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region, Philippines. It employed descriptive research design. Data were collected using the validated survey instrument. These were subjected to statistical treatment using mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The results showed that, overall, TVET providers are very efficient in terms of training provision across all seven facets measured. However, there are specific areas where the level of efficiency needs to be improved. This implies that the efficient TVET providers may have the influx of enrollment, records of creditable trainees and support from stakeholders once sustained. It likewise supports the directions of TVET in the Philippines in enhancing the quality, relevance, access and equity in the system. It is recommended that the training courses should be made more efficient using the principle of “economies of scale.” Keywords - Technology Education, efficiency, TVET providers, descriptive-evaluative design, Philippines
Uspian Alumni Tracer on 20 Higher Education Programs
Authors: Solon-Villaneza Kathleen B. 
Published: January 2017

The alumni tracer study investigated the profile, current employment conditions, and place of work of USPian alumni in 20 higher education programs including only those who major in English, Political Science, Psychology, Music, Social Work, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Pharmacy, Commerce, Accountancy, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Information Technology, Nursing, and Law from Classes 2001 to 2010. The descriptive research design is utilized in tracing 2668 USPian alumni with a success rate of 12.7% or 340 actual alumni response. Based on the general findings of the study, the majority of the USPian alumni are working in line with the degree they earned at the University and were mostly Philippine-based. The minority are spread out to 15 foreign countries: Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, Jeddah, KSA, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, UAE, UK, and the USA. Recommendations to improve alumni profiling, eliminate current conditions of unemployment, embark on industry-perspective alumni research and other topics for future researches are recommended.
The Influence of Living Conditions of Boarding Houses and Dormitories on the Well-being of the State University Students
Authors: Decena Rowee Joy S. 
Published: January 2017

In pursuit of quality education, students from rural areas and provinces come to the cities and educational centers to acquire a better education. As a result, students find themselves in crowded residential areas and urban slums. This study was conducted to determine the living conditions and well-being of the students of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) who live in boarding houses and dormitories while pursuing their college education. There were 270 sample respondents in the study. The researcher used descriptive design, and the data were subjected to descriptive statistics. The results revealed that the respondents mostly came from Zamboanga del Norte, were female, single and from 15 to 20 years old. They described their boarding houses and dormitories as adequate for their living standards. A significant difference was shown in their living condition when they were grouped according to age. Regarding, their well-being, the respondents' physical well-being were rated the highest, followed by emotional well-being, social well- being and academic well-being. There was a significant difference in the well-being of the respondents when grouped according to the place of origin and year level. The study concludes that living conditions in boarding houses and dormitories influenced the well-being of the State University Students significantly.
Water Resource Management Practices of Food Establishments in Siquijor Province
Authors: Sumaylo Steven J. 
Published: January 2017

Water is one of the basic needs of human beings and is imperative for sustaining the quality of life on earth (Brooks, 2006). However, its unbalanced and unmanaged use makes its scarce. Hence, this study assessed the water resource management practices of the 53 food establishments in Siquijor Province. The study utilized the descriptive survey using a self- made questionnaire which yielded that majority of the respondents are females and are in the age brackets of 18-40 and 41-62. A greater majority of the establishments were in the operation for more than ten years. As to respondents’ water resource management practices, they Often do not let water flow while cleaning or rinsing, check the water supply system for leaks and turn off unnecessary flows, and adjust water flow by the type of cleaning to be undertaken, but they Never install self-closing faucets. However, reading water meter regularly, washing only full loads in the dishwasher, and installing low flush toilets were sometimes done while installing automatic water volume controls, reusing the rinse water from the dishwasher and installing flow regulators on the faucet heads were seldom practiced. The respondents’ sex, age and number of years in operating the business had no significant relationships to their extent of water resource management practices. Thus, it is concluded that better management coupled with effective policy, awareness and efficient system is vital to enhance water resource management.
Approaches to Integrating Multicultural Perspectives in PNU-Mindanao: Basis for Multicultural Education Program
Authors: Cajetas-Saranza Rennie 
Published: January 2017

Issues of diversity continue to challenge higher education institutions. This study aimed to explore the different approaches to integrating multicultural perspectives in Philippine Normal University-Mindanao, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. This study was a descriptive research using qualitative methods. Through document analysis, interview, observation, and focus group discussions, results revealed that one thing the school failed to do was to keep an updated ethnicity profile of its 1,224 students, and 66 faculty and staff. The dominant ethnic group is not well represented in the student government and student organizations. Multicultural issues are not introduced early in the teacher education program. Infusion of multicultural concepts in the syllabus is evident, but the extent of this inclusion is limited only to meet the felt needs of the mainstream and the marginalized students of the institution without identifying who the mainstream and the marginalized students are.. Based on these findings, the researcher proposed an Integrated Multicultural Education Program for PNU-Mindanao. It has six components: Formation Program, Curriculum Development, Hiring of Indigenous Faculty, Organizing Indigenous Student Communities, Co-Curricular Activities and Student Teaching Placement Program.
Critical Appraisal on the Extent of Values Integration in Social Science Subjects
Authors: Duritan Mary Josephine M. 
Published: January 2017

The youth of today are caught between tradition and progress, and they are in the throes of a modernizing society and abrupt cultural and political changes. Indeed, the extent of values integration in social sciences subjects have contributed in enhancing values integration in social science subjects. The study critically appraised in more detail the extent of the integration of values in the Social Science subjects among college students of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in the three major campuses of the school. The study used the descriptive research design. The mix method of qualitative and quantitative was used in the appraisal of the salient aspects of the five social science subjects. The study used three sets of questionnaires. The analysis utilized descriptive and inferential statistical measures. Findings of the study revealed that social science subjects such as Philippine History and Life and Works of Jose Rizal, integrate values to a very great extent across campuses vis-à-vis character development. The study concludes that extent of values integration has significant differences in the responses across the respondents’ strata. The values integration and educational practices about character development, educational management, and instructional leadership are implications from the findings in the study.
Exploring Academic Department Priorities of the Non Sectarian Higher Education Institution towards Strategies for Future Direction: A Multiple Case Analysis
Authors: Erum Vangeline O. , Decenorio Nino M. , Reyes Edilbert A. 
Published: January 2017

This paper determines and describes the departmental priorities of one of the Non- Sectarian Higher Education Institutions in General Santos City, Philippines towards strategies for future directions. This study is qualitative in paradigm, descriptive, and exploratory in purpose, multiple case analysis in discipline and quantitative and interpretivist in interpretation. Findings revealed that instruction is the top most priority as shown by the provisions/ data scrutinized in the five studied departments namely: Criminology, Education, Social Work, Accountancy, and Engineering. However, there seemed neglect in other provisions under research and extension because of their limited quantity, non-implementation, and limited budget if not totally absence of the provisions as planned. Instruction is claimed to be a priority since accordingly, the programs are board- courses. Participants had comparative and contrastive views on the priority of their department, implementation barriers, and feelings for the nonimplementation of other provisions particularly in research and extension that are seemed to be neglected by the academic departments.
Significance of Learning Management Systems (Moodle) on the students of Ajman University, United Arab Emirates
Authors: Shishakly Rima 
Published: January 2017

Information communication technology (ICT) enhances education and learning processes in higher education. Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a software application that manages the learning processes. LMS also supports peer collaboration and the communication between students and professors. This paper is going to investigate the students’ responsiveness to LMS in Ajman University. Moodle is a tool used to manage and assimilate their learning processes and facilitate communication. The goal of this study is to examine the acceptance of LMS, to assess the area where Moodle is supporting student learning and to determine the preferred aspects of learning provided by Moodle that students find enticing. This study showed a positive response regarding Moodle support learning processes in Ajman University. The participants found Moodle was able to manage, facilitate and enable access to different Moodle features.
Integration of Ilokano in the Mass Communication Curriculum of the University of Northern Philippines
Authors: RABANG MARIE ROSE QUITORIANO 
Published: January 2017

The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) offers Bachelor of Arts major in Mass Communication to provide qualified and effective communicators for the various communication channels in the locality. This study was conducted to look into the need to integrate Ilokano or the local language in the mass communication curriculum of the University of Northern Philippines (UNP). It determined the Ilokano proficiency required by the local media, the Ilokano proficiency of the mass communication students, and whether Ilokano should be offered as a subject in UNP. This is a descriptive survey using questionnaires in gathering the data. Frequency counts, percentages and means were used to interpret the data. This study found out that most of the local media use Ilokano in 81-100% of their programs/publications and that they require personnel with very high Ilokano proficiency specifically in listening, reading, speaking and writing. The students assessed themselves as being highly proficient in Ilokano but average in writing. In particular, their facility in using Ilokano is only average along vocabulary, spelling, grammar, essay and longer composition. Further, students need to develop their facility in using Ilokano for skills needed in the media, such as interviewing, news casting, giving commentaries, program hosting, newswriting, writing advertisements and public service announcements. Students could best develop their Ilokano proficiency through the integration of Ilokano as a subject in the curriculum.Keywords: Communication, curriculum, Ilokano, local media, descriptive method, Philippines
Tundra photosynthesis captured by satellite‐observed solar‐induced chlorophyll fluorescence
Authors: Luus K. A. , Commane R. , Parazoo N. C. , Benmergui J. , Euskirchen E. S. , Frankenberg C. , Joiner J. , Lindaas J. , Miller C. E. , Oechel W. C. , Zona D. , Wofsy S. , Lin J. C. 
Published: January 2017

AbstractAccurately quantifying the timing and magnitude of respiration and photosynthesis by high‐latitude ecosystems is important for understanding how a warming climate influences global carbon cycling. Data‐driven estimates of photosynthesis across Arctic regions often rely on satellite‐derived enhanced vegetation index (EVI); we find that satellite observations of solar‐induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) provide a more direct proxy for photosynthesis. We model Alaskan tundra CO2 cycling (2012–2014) according to temperature and shortwave radiation and alternately input EVI or SIF to prescribe the annual seasonal cycle of photosynthesis. We find that EVI‐based seasonality indicates spring “green‐up” to occur 9 days prior to SIF‐based estimates, and that SIF‐based estimates agree with aircraft and tower measurements of CO2. Adopting SIF, instead of EVI, for modeling the seasonal cycle of tundra photosynthesis can result in more accurate estimates of growing season duration and net carbon uptake by arctic vegetation.
Which ENSO teleconnections are robust to internal atmospheric variability?
Authors: Brands Swen 
Published: January 2017

AbstractAssuming that atmosphere general circulation models (AGCMs) provide realistic estimates of the atmosphere's response to external forcing, it is here tested whether teleconnections triggered by the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) are robust to internal atmospheric variability. To this aim, the AGCM ensemble from the European Centre for Medium‐Range Weather Forecasts ERA‐20CM project is used, whose 10 members are here seen as surrogates for the atmosphere's response to the observed external forcing. Results for 1900–2010 indicate that ENSO teleconnections in the tropics and in areas affected by the Pacific‐North American and Pacific‐South American patterns are robust, whereas in the extratropics they are otherwise generally not. Then, shorter periods are assessed during which particularly strong or weak teleconnections were found in previous studies based on observations. Results reveal that the late twentieth century teleconnections to North America, coinciding with the positive phase of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, are robust in the southern United States and Mexico and to the south of Aleutian Islands. In contrast, according to the model experiments and methods applied here, teleconnections to the climate in southern Europe are not robust at all.