Volume 1 Series 2022

In the Philippines, education has transitioned to remote and digital platforms, with teaching now conducted virtually. Consequently, social media and the internet have become the source of information, allowing them to share ideas, information, and thoughts. However, this has affected the quality of information being shared among individuals and the broader community. The Project REAL NEWS, which stands for Reliable E-Content and Authentic Linkages for Nimble-Minded, Efficacious, And Watchful Students, is an assessment tool that determines students' ability to discern factual events, pictures, quotations, and information in History, Economics, and Contemporary Issues in the Philippine setting. In this quasi-experimental study, all Grade 10 students in the Science Curriculum of the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao with Full Online and Blended Learning modalities answered the pre-test. Subsequently, students with a percentage of 74 and below were taught to utilize the suggested digital media literacy program. The pre-test and post-test questionnaires comprised 20-item multiple-choice divided into three parts, each pertaining to the factual information of three disciplines taught in Social Studies at the Junior High School level. This study followed three phases of data gathering: First, a pre-test was administered to the 418 participants before implementing the proposed digital media literacy program to determine the target participants and assess their initial abilities in discerning factual information. Second, participants with a percentage of 74 and below during the pre-test were engaged in the proposed digital media literacy program. Third, a post-test was administered after the implementation of the Project REAL NEWS. Frequency and percentage were used to interpret the pre-test and post-test scores of the participants, while a paired-sample T-test was used to test the significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the participants. Results showed that the post-test scores of the students were higher than their pre-test scores. The study revealed a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores of the participants. Furthermore, it showed that they have very satisfactorily developed their abilities in online fact-checking information. Thus, the program or the intervention effectively enhances the skills in online fact-checking information of the Grade 10 students.

This study was conducted to determine the students’ choice of elective courses in TLE and their academic performance. The TLE Elective Course is a program in which Grade 9 students can enroll in their chosen elective courses, which are Bread and Pastry, Cookery, Mechanical Drafting, and Dressmaking. One class per elective course was chosen involving 76 Grade 9 students. The results reveal that Bread and Pastry as a TLE elective course has the highest number of enrolled students while Dressmaking has the lowest. Furthermore, students enrolled in the Bread and Pastry elective course garnered a very satisfactory academic rating during the First Grading, while students from the three elective courses received a satisfactory rating. However, in the Second Grading, students enrolled in Bread and Pastry, Cookery, and Dressmaking elective courses attained a very satisfactory rating, while students enrolled in Mechanical Drafting course had a satisfactory rating. With these results, there is an increase in the academic performance of students from First Grading to Second Grading in all TLE elective courses. Finally, the implementation of the Elective Program of the TLE Department is effective since students in all elective courses are performing well, as manifested in their academic performance.

This study was conducted to assess the school and community partnership in one rural school in the Province of Kalinga in online fact-checking information of the Grade 10 students. This study utilized a quantitative type of research employing a descriptive method. The respondents of the study consisted of three groups. The first group consisted of 100 parents of the said school who were chosen using quota sampling. The second group involved seven (7) teachers and the school principal, while the third group consisted of the seven (7) barangay council members. The findings suggest that the school has established strong partnerships with community organizations, but there is a need for increased collaboration and communication with families to ensure that curriculum aligns with student and community needs and interests.

This study was conducted to assess the students’ satisfaction on research advising. The study utilized a quantitative type of research employing a descriptive survey method to describe the satisfaction of student researchers on research advising. The respondents of the study were the 38 Third-Year students of the School of Education, Arts and Sciences (SEAS) of the University of Saint Louis enrolled last Academic Year 2021-2022. Results reveal that students are satisfied on research advising along knowledge of research advisors on student researches, professional characteristics and qualities of research advisors, personality of research advisors, and institutional functions of research advisors. In general, students are satisfied on research advising.

This descriptive study was conducted to assess the teaching and learning practices in the online modality of one private higher education in Northern Philippines. Four hundred three (403) students across all the departments participated in the study through an online survey. Results reveal that effective teaching and learning practices are observed in the online learning of the university. In addition, a significant difference exists in the assessment of the respondents on the teaching and learning practices in the online learning of the university when grouped according to profile variables, specifically along year level and department. The study concludes that effective teaching and learning practices are being employed in the online learning of the university. Teachers employ effective course design and pedagogical practices.

Laboratory waste management in higher education institutions is pivotal for environmental sustainability and public health. This systematic literature review aims to assess the current practices of laboratory waste disposal in colleges and universities, emphasizing the challenges, strategies, and compliance with regulations. The study employs a qualitative research approach, synthesizing literature and studies on laboratory waste management from various databases. Inclusion criteria focus on full-text articles published in English within the past decade, indexed in reputable databases such as Scopus or Web of Science, and conducted in colleges and universities. Results and discussions reveal that educational institutions implemented diverse practices and initiatives for laboratory waste disposal. These include specific procedures for biological waste decontamination, chemical waste identification, radioactive waste storage, sharp waste segregation, and multihazardous waste disposal. Moreover, the study identifies common violations such as unlabeled chemical waste, improper storage of incompatible chemicals, and inadequate training of laboratory personnel. Further, the review underscores the importance of effective waste management policies and guidelines in higher education institutions to mitigate environmental pollution and health risks. It highlights the need for continued efforts in promoting awareness, training, and compliance with regulations to ensure responsible laboratory waste disposal practices. The findings contribute to the development of action plans for enhancing waste management in educational settings and serve as a reference for benchmarking effective practices in laboratory waste disposal.

This study focused on providing facts and information derived from the issue of curriculum implementation among teachers in the senior high school program and providing information on its evaluation. The study analyzed various curriculum interpretations and experiences among the respondents. Teachers’ gender, professional qualification, teaching experience, and relevant trainings attended related to the curriculum was examined. The study evaluated the extent of respondents’ knowledge if they emphasize essential skills and knowledge required, the awareness on their role as educators, their attitudes in the implementation process, and the extent of their beliefs about the abilities of their students to succeed in work and life, and their self-confidence regarding their classroom practice. Furthermore, this study compared and correlated the critical variables in the study and determined if some variables exhibited main effect with each other. Lastly, it evaluated the internal and external support factors in the curriculum implementation. Results of evaluation showed that respondents exhibited a high level of knowledge, awareness, and belief. A fairly positive attitude towards the implementation process was shown. Also, a high level of confidence in the implementation was manifested. There was a high level of internal support factors while a moderate level of external support was perceived. Results showed that gender, professional qualifications, years as a teacher, and seminars affects the implementation process. This study discusses the implications of the findings on how teaching of the curriculum is conducted in a classroom level environment of a private institution. The study also provides recommendations for considerations.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the accomplished extension program in digital photography conducted by the Technological University of the Philippines-College of Architecture and Fine Arts by determining its relevance, planning, implementation, resources, monitoring and evaluation. This also includes the benefits gained by the participants as part of the In-Service training program of the Department of Education-Division of City Schools of Bacoor City Cavite. It utilized quantitative method of research using purposive sampling of the respondents (Junior and Senior High School Teachers) which attended the said training-workshop and this includes the officials of the Department of Education-Division of City Schools of Bacoor City Cavite. Results revealed that the concluded extension program in digital photography (Skill, knowledge, advancement and livelihood) of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts specifically the Fine Arts department were very effective which indicated that the concluded extension program in digital photography were able to meet the set objectives. Moreover, the extension program in digital photography cater to the initial publication of the monthly journal of the Department of Education-Division of City Schools of Bacoor City Cavite and division city schools winning in school paper competitions.

Junior High School teachers are expected to be experts in the English Language and should possess high level of proficiency towards language education. With this, it is important that teachers are continuously given professional development activities and training programs to sustain their high-level of English proficiency. This study was conducted to assess the English proficiency levels of teachers of University of Saint Louis – Junior High School. An English Proficiency Test was administered to all teachers with emphasis on the following dimensions: Subject Verb Agreement, Use of Prepositions, Correct Usage of Words, Parts of Speech, and Tenses of Verbs. Results reveal that while some of the teachers have high level of English proficiency, still many of the teachers obtained low scores in the different areas of English. With this result, the intervention program, FLIP, showed that after the implementation of the program, the issues and concerns raised were addressed such that the language competencies of the JHS teachers across all facets specifically Verb consistency and Parts of Speech were significantly improved.

This study aimed to assess the extent of the determinants of the academic performance of Industrial Arts Students in Electronic Products Assembly and Services. Results showed that the extent of the determinants of the academic performance in terms of facilities was high while in terms of instructional materials and socio-economic status, the respondents perceived that their teachers and the average monthly income of their family were both on the moderate extent. Findings also affirmed that their academic performance in Electronic Products Assembly and Services was on the proficient level. On the other hand, a significant relationship existed between the extent of the determinants and the level of the academic performance of the respondents in terms of the given indicators. Hence, the provision of the needed and complete equipment and facilities is indispensable to continuously improve the academic performance of the students.