International Journal of Education Research
International Journal of Education Research for Higher Learning is a biannual refereed journal published by the Research, Publication, and Innovation Center (RPIC) of the University of the Immaculate Conception, which tackles significant issues in the disciplines of humanities and languages, natural and health sciences, mathematics and physical sciences, engineering and information technology, education and social sciences, and business. This periodical is committed in giving the faculty members the apt avenue to fully develop their intellectual traits through the publication of their research outputs and other scholarly endeavors. The reports published in this journal go through a meticulous double-blind refereeing process to assure the academic quality. The editors, research committee members, and the reviewers are renowned critics and scholars in various fields covered in the journal.
A STRUCTURAL Equation Model on Teacher Commitment in the Context of Educational Management Practices, School Culture and Behavioral COMPETENCIES
Teacher commitment has been confronted with challenges as teachers navigate the increasingly evolving global and national educational landscape. This is especially true during transitional periods when many teachers experience feelings of uncertainty and perplexity. The objective of this quantitative study was to test the validity of a multi-variate model that best fits in predicting the commitment of senior high school teachers using Structural Equation Modeling. The study employed public school senior high school teachers in Region XI using stratified quota sampling. The data were collected using an adapted and modified survey instrument. The result showed a very high level of school principal’s educational management practices and behavioral competencies, school culture, and teacher commitment. Moreover, teacher commitment has a positive and strong significant correlation with educational management practices, school culture and behavioral competencies of school heads. The best-fit model demonstrated the direct influence of educational management practices on school culture and teacher commitment. The school culture indirectly influenced teacher commitment through the mediating effect of behavioral competencies.
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ORGANIZATIONAL Climate, Leadership Behavior of School Heads and Turnover Intention of Teachers in Region XI: A Convergent DESIGN
This study employed mixed methods research specifically convergent design to determine the relationship between organizational climate and leadership behavior of school heads and turnover intention of teachers. Quantitative data were collected from 271 teachers in public secondary schools using the Organizational Climate Questionnaire, the Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire, and the Turnover Intention Scale. The statistical tools used to treat the quantitative data were mean, standard deviation, and Pearson product moment correlation. while in the qualitative phase, thematic analysis was employed. In the quantitative phase, results showed that the level of organizational climate and leadership behavior of school heads were rated high while the level of turnover intention of teachers was rated very high. Further, the study revealed that organizational climate and leadership behavior had no significant relationship with the turnover intention. In terms of lived experiences of participants as regards turnover intention, six themes had emerged which include empowering teachers, practicing strategic planning, engaging in process-oriented leadership, promoting engagement, dealing with administrative task, and lack of mentoring and support. In terms of experiences in shaping the attitude of the participants towards turnover intention, two themes had emerged which include open communication and create positive work environment. Finally, the nature of data integration revealed merging – converging.
TECHNOLOGICAL Leadership Behavior, and Attitude Towards Computer as Predictors of Computer Self-Efficacy of Public School Elementary TEACHERS
This study determined the influence of technological leadership behavior of principals and attitude towards computer of public elementary school teachers on the computer self-efficacy of public elementary school teachers using a quantitative research approach, specifically the descriptive-correlational design. Adapted questionnaires, validated by experts and reliability tested were used to obtain information from the respondents. Mean, standard deviation, Pearson r, and multiple regression analysis were used for the data analysis. The findings revealed that the level of technological leadership behavior of principals, attitude towards computer of the public elementary teachers and computer self-efficacy of public elementary school teachers were high. Correlation analysis revealed that technological leadership behavior of principals and attitude towards computer of public elementary school teachers significantly influenced to computer self-efficacy of public elementary school teachers. Furthermore, there was a significant combined influence of technological leadership behavior of principals as perceived by the teachers and attitude towards computer of the public elementary teachers on the computer self-efficacy of public elementary school teachers.
A PATH Analysis on Sustainability Performance of Hospitality Industry in CARAGA REGION
Sustainability is considered as one of the global issues confronting the world of business. This study aimed to determine the extent of the contribution of each predictor variable to the sustainability performance of the hospitality industry in the Caraga region. Causal design using path analysis and descriptive-correlational research approaches were utilized. Adapted survey questionnaire was distributed to 300 hotel and resorts employees who were chosen through stratified random sampling. The statistical methodologies employed in this study encompassed Mean, Pearson's correlation coefficient (R), and Path Analysis. The outcomes of the analysis unveiled a noteworthy level of performance in sustainability performance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), total quality management (TQM), and human resource management (HRM) practices within the hospitality sector. The study's findings further illuminated a significant correlation between CSR and HRM practices, TQM and HRM practices, as well as CSR and TQM initiatives. Additionally, the results underscored that sustainability performance is notably influenced by human resource management (HRM) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Interestingly it was found out that total quality management (TQM) lack a direct impact on sustainability performance. However, TQM exhibited intricate interrelations with HRM and CSR practices, suggesting a nuanced dynamic between these organizational dimensions. The study accentuates the crucial impacts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and human resource management (HRM) practices. It advocates for a holistic approach, aligning HRM policies with sustainability goals, fostering a culture of social responsibility, and implementing transparent communication strategies for enhanced overall sustainability performance.
JOB Satisfaction and Retention of Public School Teachers in Davao City National High SCHOOL
Teachers who are satisfied with their job are most likely motivated to do their work. However, low retention of teachers can cause educational institutions to have high turnover rates. Therefore, the researchers must determine the level of job satisfaction among public school teachers and measure teachers' retention in light of their job satisfaction, job autonomy, workload pressure, retention intention, and leadership support. The study employed a quantitative correlational research design. The sampling method for this study is simple random sampling. One hundred junior and senior high public school teachers were selected to participate in this research. This study adopted two questionnaires to measure teachers' job satisfaction (Giacometti, 2005) and to measure teachers' retention (Dobbs,2018). The results of the study on job satisfaction indicate that there are several factors that significantly affect job satisfaction in the teaching profession. Specifically, the study found that compensation, motivation to teach, preservice preparation, external forces, school culture, in-service training, and emotional factors all have a significant correlation with job satisfaction. Similarly, the study on retention found that several factors are significantly related to teacher retention. These factors include job satisfaction, workload pressure, retention intention, job autonomy, and leadership support. The study also revealed that there is a positive correlation between job satisfaction and retention, indicating that higher job satisfaction is associated with greater retention rates.
VOCABULARY Learning Strategies, Attitudes Towards Learning English Language, and Writing Self-Efficacy of Senior High School STUDENTS
Writing self-efficacy is crucial to successfully completing writing tasks, as it motivates active engagement in learning and practicing writing skills. However, students' beliefs in their writing abilities are significantly influenced by various factors. It is important to understand and identify these factors that can facilitate improvement in writing self-efficacy. This study aims to determine the influence of vocabulary learning strategies and attitudes towards learning English on writing self-efficacy among senior high school students. Using a descriptive correlation design, the research was conducted by employing stratified sampling with grade eleven students selected from three distinct schools situated in the third district of Davao City. The researcher used adapted and validated questionnaires to gather data. The statistical tools employed included mean, standard deviation, Pearson r, and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings indicated that respondents exhibit high level of vocabulary learning strategies, a high level of attitudes towards learning English language, and a high level of writing self-efficacy. Additionally, both vocabulary learning strategies and attitudes towards learning English language were found to significantly influence the writing self-efficacy of grade 11 senior high school students.
READING Attitude and Anxiety as Determinants of Reading Comprehension in English of Grade 7 STUDENTS
This study aimed to determine the influence of reading attitude and anxiety as determinants of reading comprehension in English among Grade 7 students. The study was conducted using a quantitative method, specifically the descriptive-correlational approach. Through stratified random sampling, 259 Grade 7 students in the reading remediation program of three public high schools in Cluster 6, Davao City Division, Davao del Sur, Philippines served as respondents. An adapted and expert-validated questionnaire was used to gather the necessary data. The statistical tools employed were the mean, standard deviation, Pearson-r correlation coefficient, and regression analysis. The study findings revealed a moderate level of reading attitude, reading anxiety, and reading comprehension in English among Grade 7 students. Moreover, the results showed a significant relationship between reading attitude, reading anxiety, and reading comprehension in English among Grade 7 students. Further, regression analysis results showed a positive causal relationship between reading attitude and reading comprehension of Grade 7 students, and a negative causal relationship between reading anxiety and reading comprehension of Grade 7 students.
THE INTERRELATIONSHIP of Organizational Culture, Talent Management, Transformational Leadership, and Commitment of Cooperative Employees in Region XII: A Path ANALYSIS
Employee commitment is necessary for the overall success of cooperatives; nevertheless, these organizations, similar to others, face uncertainties stemming from evolving times, economic fluctuations, and political unpredictability. Using path analysis, the study investigated organizational culture, talent management, and transformational leadership contributions to employee commitment across various cooperatives in Region XII. The study employed an adapted survey questionnaire distributed to employees from different branches of financial cooperatives in the region, utilizing a combination of random and area sampling. The result revealed high employee commitment, organizational culture, talent management, and transformational leadership in the cooperatives. Also, it indicated a direct effect of talent management and organizational culture on employee commitment, while talent management and transformational leadership exhibit indirect effects on employee commitment through organizational culture. The study also revealed a significant relationship between talent management and transformational leadership. The result uncovered intricate dynamics, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture aligned with talent development and the pivotal role of leadership in shaping employee commitment. The direct impact of talent management and organizational culture underscores their significance. They propose a holistic approach integrating talent management, transformational leadership, and a supportive organizational culture to enhance commitment within this unique cooperative setting in Region XII.
BELIEFS of Teachers, Professional Development Efforts and Motivation of Teachers in Teaching MATHEMATICS
ABSTRACT The academe is grappling with a significant issue caused by declining job satisfaction among math teachers and an increase in teacher turnover rates. One potential factor contributing to this problem is the low level of motivation observed among mathematics teachers. This study aimed to investigate the impact of teachers' beliefs and their engagement in professional development activities on the motivation of mathematics teachers in teaching mathematics. The study utilized three adapted questionnaires to gather information from the respondents. A quantitative research design employing the descriptive-correlational method was employed, and the respondents consisted of secondary public school mathematics teachers in Davao City. The collected data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and linear regression analysis. The analysis results indicated that the level of the three categories of teachers' beliefs (transmissionist, facts first, and fixed instructional plan), professional development efforts, and motivation to teach mathematics were consistently rated very high, which was always evident. The relationship between the three variables further demonstrated that the three categories of teachers' beliefs, professional development efforts, and motivation significantly related to their motivation to teach math. Furthermore, only fixed instructional plan belief and professional development efforts significantly influenced motivation in teaching mathematics.
SATISFACTION of Facility Service Quality, Assessment for Learning, and Student Engagement in Mathematics among Learners in Public High SCHOOLS
This study aimed to determine the influence of satisfaction with facility service quality and assessment for learning on student engagement in mathematics. A quantitative research design using the descriptive-correlational method was employed. The respondents were the Secondary Public School Mathematics Students in Davao City. Adapted questionnaires were used to collect information from participants. Mean and standard deviation were utilized to determine the level of satisfaction of facility service quality, assessment for learning, and student engagement. The Spearman Correlation Coefficient was used to measure the relationship of the variables, while multiple regression analysis was used to determine the influence of the variables with student engagement. Results revealed that the level of satisfaction with the facility service quality is high, indicating that it is often evident. The assessment for learning and student engagement in mathematics was rated very high, implying that it is always evident. The relationship between the three variables further demonstrated that satisfaction with the facility service quality and assessment for learning is significantly related to student engagement in mathematics. Furthermore, satisfaction with facility service quality and the assessment for learning were found to influence student engagement in mathematics significantly.
COMPUTER Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and Work Performance of Public Secondary School Teachers in Davao CITY
This study examined the influence of computer self-efficacy and motivation on the work performance of public secondary school teachers in Davao City. Quantitative research, particularly a descriptive correlational design, was utilized in this study. Purposive sampling was used to choose the respondents of this study. The data were gathered through validated, adapted questionnaires. The statistical tools used were the mean, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that public secondary school teachers had very high levels of computer self-efficacy, motivation, and work performance. There was a positive and significant relationship between computer self-efficacy and work performance, as well as motivation and work performance. Further, computer self-efficacy and motivation significantly influenced work performance.
COACHING Behavior and Commitment of Student–Athletes as Predictors of Sports MOTIVATION
The sports motivation of college student-athletes has been declining in recent years. Hence, this study examined the influence of coaching behavior and student-athletes' commitment on sports motivation, employing a quantitative, descriptive, correlational design. Adapted questionnaires were used to collect data from student-athletes at the selected tertiary schools in Region XI, selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Mean, standard deviation, Pearson r, and multiple regression analysis were the statistical tools used. Results showed that the levels of coaching behavior, student-athlete commitment, and sports motivation were high. There was a significant relationship among coaching behavior, student-athlete commitment, and sports motivation. Further, athletes' coaching behavior and commitment significantly influenced their sports motivation. Future studies may examine how commitment can be further improved among student-athletes, as well as other factors that may influence sports motivation.
BODY Image, Eating Habits and Motivation of Students Toward Physical ACTIVITY
This descriptive-correlational research aimed to determine the influence of body image and eating habits on motivation toward physical activity among Grade 12 senior high school students in Sta. Maria District, Division of Davao Occidental. This study adapted and used three research instruments to determine the level of body image, eating habits, and motivation toward physical activity of Grade 12 senior high school students. The results showed that Grade 12 senior high school students had high levels of body image, eating habits, and motivation toward physical activity. Additionally, the results revealed that body image and eating habits were significantly associated with motivation to engage in physical activity among Grade 12 senior high school students. Lastly, the results indicated that body image and eating habits significantly influenced motivation to engage in physical activity among Grade 12 senior high school students.
MOTIVATION, Job Satisfaction and Teaching Effectiveness of Physical Education TEACHERS
This study delved into the dynamics of motivation, job satisfaction, and teaching effectiveness among Physical Education (PE) teachers utilizing descriptive-correlational methods in quantitative research. Purposive quota sampling was used to select public elementary and secondary school PE teachers as respondents in this study. Three adapted questionnaires, validated by experts and reliability-tested, were used to collect data for this study. Mean, standard deviation, Pearson r, and regression analysis were utilized as statistical tools. Results revealed that the levels of motivation, job satisfaction, and teaching effectiveness of PE teachers are very high. Notably, a significant, positive relationship is observed among teacher motivation, job satisfaction, and teaching effectiveness. Moreover, regression analysis results showed that both motivation and job satisfaction were predictors of teaching effectiveness among PE teachers.
BANDILYO, Face-to-Face Interaction, and Vulnerability Awareness as Conduits of an Effective Disaster Risk COMMUNICATION
This paper provides empirical evidence that face-to-face interactions and people's vulnerability awareness are conduits to the information-seeking behavior of people living in hard-to-reach locations. This argument is substantiated by presenting a barangay (village) case in the northeastern area of Mindanao, Philippines. This village is a frontrunner in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) implementation, having won local and national DRRM competitions. This investigation was conducted through an assessment survey of residents in the area based on disaster communication ecology (DCE). Results show a solid micro-level DCE and a misalignment between meso and micro levels. Majority of the respondents believe that they are vulnerable to disasters, are aware of and have attended disaster risk and reduction programs; find bandilyo, an announcement in the local dialect delivered by a member of the village DRRM council using a megaphone, as the most common and essential tool in communicating disaster information; and have a positive assessment of the village's disaster risk reduction and management plan. Given these, strengthening disaster preparedness requires a solid foundation of community-level human interaction. The results of this study will also provide significant data to establish the existing disaster communication ecologies and help formulate messages relevant to their context.
QUANTUM Leadership, Work Engagement, And Teaching Performance Of Private Higher Education Teachers: An Explanatory Sequential DESIGN
This study investigated the influence of quantum leadership and work engagement on teaching performance among faculty members at private higher education institutions in Region XI, Philippines. Participants were surveyed and interviewed using a mixed methods approach, specifically the explanatory sequential design. The researcher used validated, adapted questionnaires and interview guides through surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions to collect relevant data. Mean, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation, and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. The quantitative findings indicated high levels of quantum leadership and work engagement, and very high levels of teaching performance among teachers and administrators. Significant positive relationships were found between quantum leadership and teaching performance, as well as work engagement and teaching performance. Likewise, in its singular capacity, quantum leadership and work engagement influence teaching performance. Qualitative themes confirmed the high quantitative results of quantum leadership, work engagement, and a very high level of teaching performance. Quantitative and qualitative data reveal a connecting-confirming nature of data integration.
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DEVELOPMENT of a Water Level Data Logging System with Web-Based Data Visualization for Remote Monitoring STATIONS
The disastrous effects of floods have caused devastating destruction to residential infrastructure, displaced individuals, and even loss of lives in low-lying communities. Over the years, the aftermath of floods has profoundly impacted agricultural sectors, leading to significant damage to crops and livestock, disrupting food supply chains and agricultural productivity. This study underscores the importance of implementing effective disaster preparedness and mitigation measures to enhance community resilience during natural disasters, thereby reducing the increase in water levels in primary river systems in a local community. To support the collective efforts of local authorities in flood disaster preparedness, this study incorporates a water-monitoring device and a time-series web-based monitoring platform as primary tools for river water-level monitoring. This web monitoring platform allows users to visualize water level trends in a web chart with views ranging from daily to custom time frames. The web visualization is designed to be compatible and accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones, enabling users to monitor river conditions from anywhere and make informed decisions. Moreover, water levels were classified according to the Philippine standard water level alert categories: green, yellow, orange, and red. On the other hand, displaying the measurement of water level increase or decrease in a web section has effectively conveyed a river's matching water level category. This implementation empowers barangay authorities to augment conventional practices for assessing river conditions within their jurisdictions during periods of intense rainfall and tropical storms.
TRAIT Emotional Intelligence and Internal Communication Satisfaction as Regressors of Work Engagement among Food Service Staff in Davao De ORO
Employee work engagement contributes to the envisioned profitability and sustainability of an organization. However, employees' enthusiasm and dedication to their work declined due to increased workload. The study aimed to determine the influence of trait emotional intelligence, internal communication satisfaction, and work engagement. This study employed a quantitative approach, with 200 food service staff in Davao de Oro as respondents, selected through simple random sampling. Mean, standard deviation, Pearson's r, and multiple regression were used to analyze and interpret the collected data. The results revealed that the level of trait emotional intelligence is manifested, the level of internal communication satisfaction is evident, and the status of work engagement is also evident. In addition, the results indicated a moderate positive relationship between trait emotional intelligence and work engagement, and a strong positive relationship between internal communication satisfaction and work engagement. Moreover, both trait emotional intelligence and internal communication satisfaction could significantly influence work engagement. Further, internal communication satisfaction could have a greater influence on work engagement. This indicates that these factors are vital for increasing food service staff's work engagement in Davao de Oro. Furthermore, forty-two percent of the variation in work engagement could be attributed to the combined influence of these factors. Lastly, the result of this study conformed with Job Demand-Resource Theory, which suggests that job demands and job resources primarily shape employee well-being and performance.
LIVED Experiences of Basic Education Volunteer Teachers in Far-Flung Areas of Agusan Del Sur: A PHENOMENOLOGY
Recruiting volunteer teachers who are undertrained, unemployed, underpaid, often younger, and inexperienced has been the primary solution to the teacher shortage amid the surge in the learner population. Thus, this study employed a qualitative research design, specifically a phenomenological approach, to explore and understand the lived experiences of volunteer teachers in the country. It involved certified Basic Education volunteer teachers in far-flung schools with at least 3 years of teaching experience. These teachers are compensated by the parent-teacher association, the Monetary and other Operating Expenses budget, and the barangay, municipal, and provincial special education funds, purposively chosen and interviewed through Focus Group Discussion and In-Depth Interview. Thematic analysis revealed challenges such as encountering inconveniences and hazards along the way to school, limited resources, multitasking, multigrade teaching, and mixed emotions. To cope, teachers designed complex and flexible pedagogical approaches, demonstrated a passion for teaching, embodied empathy, and prepared themselves physically, emotionally, and mentally. The study highlighted the need for holistic development programs and sustainable support from school administrators for volunteer teachers. These findings can help the Schools Division of Agusan del Sur and the Department of Education to develop programs to maintain competent, motivated volunteer teachers and sustain their passion for teaching.
ECOTOURISM Market Preferences in Region XI: A Conjoint Analysis STUDY
Insufficient information and knowledge on ecotourism market preferences could restrain the potential growth and sustainability of ecotourism. This study explored the market preferences for ecotourism among tourists in Region XI, employing a conjoint analysis to determine the utility values and relative importance of various ecotourism attributes. The research surveyed 400 respondents to assess preferences across five key attributes: Natural Resources, Accessibility, Range of Activities, Accommodation, and Cultural Experiences. The results indicated that Accessibility, Accommodation, and Natural Resources were the most influential factors, with preferences favoring easily accessible destinations, basic eco-lodges, and preserved natural environments. Frequency analysis revealed a significant demographic segment of young, budget- conscious travelers, while cluster analysis further identified two distinct market groups - "Young, Budget-Conscious Travelers" and "Established, Professional Tourists." Moreover, accommodation emerged as the most critical attribute overall, with respondents prioritizing comfort and eco-friendliness, while moderate preservation of natural beauty and guided cultural tours were highlighted as key drivers of destination appeal. Additionally, the total utility score for an ideal attribute bundle underscores the importance of targeting accessibility, eco-friendly lodging, and structured cultural experiences to attract ecotourists, supporting strong and sustainable ecotourism strategies.
SELF-REGULATED Motivation, English Self-Efficacy, and Attitudes towards English Language of College STUDENTS
One of the major issues in foreign language learning today is students' attitudes towards English language. Learning the English language appears to be difficult for students. This quantitative descriptive-correlation design aimed to determine the relationship and influence of self-regulated motivation, English self-efficacy, and attitudes towards English among college students in Davao City. The research used validated-adapted survey questionnaires and statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, Pearson r, and multiple linear regression analysis. Furthermore, stratified random sampling was used to select 314 college students in Davao City. Results revealed high levels of self-regulated motivation and attitudes toward the English language, alongside very high levels of English self-efficacy among the respondents. Correlation analysis demonstrated significant positive relationships among all three variables. Furthermore, multiple linear regression indicated that both self-regulated motivation and English self-efficacy are significant predictors of students' attitudes toward the English language.
THE MEDIATING Effect of Role Stress on Leadership Behavior and Organizational Commitment: An Explanatory Sequential DESIGN
This study examines the mediating effect of role stress on the relationship between leadership behavior and organizational commitment among tertiary school instructors in Region XI using an explanatory sequential design. Initially, quantitative data from 300 instructors in public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Region XI was collected and analyzed. Statistical analyses included mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and the Sobel z-test. Findings reveal high levels of leadership behavior and organizational commitment among instructors. Significant relationships were found between leadership behavior and organizational commitment, leadership behavior and role stress, and role stress and organizational commitment. The study concludes that leadership behavior significantly affects organizational commitment, with role stress acting as a mediator. Based on the results, leadership behavior can reduce role stress, thereby enhancing organizational commitment. Additionally, data from in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 17 participants, selected from the quantitative respondents, were combined with the quantitative findings of the study. The participants validated the relationships and roles of the variables within the mediation model. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data also highlighted key themes that generally supported the mediation model and its specifics. Ultimately, the data integration process was characterized as connecting-confirmation.
INFLUENCERS of Wellness of College Students in Region XI: A Convergent DESIGN
This study employed mixed methods, specifically convergent design. It determined the influence of wellness of college students in Region XI. It also unveiled the corroboration of the quantitative data to the qualitative data on the status of physical wellness and resilience and their influence on the wellness of college students. Using validated adapted survey questionnaires, the quantitative data were collated and analyzed using appropriate tools such as mean, standard deviation, and regression analysis. The results revealed that the status of physical literacy of the college students was high, the resilience was moderate, and the wellness was high. The participants of the qualitative phase shared experiences encompassing the following: achieving physical wellness, building a support system, easing emotional disturbances, hindering academic stimulations, and experiencing challenges. Notably, physical literacy and resilience significantly influenced the wellness of college students. These significant influences corroborate with the experiences of the qualitative participants, emphasizing the alignment to their life's dreams and maintaining wellness and staying productive. Findings substantiated the wellness of the college students and indicated interventions for them to maintain their wellness.
TIKTAK: A Mobile Application for Availing and Advertising On-Demand Services Based on the TVL Track of the K-to-12 PROGRAM
The capstone project developed "TikTak," a mobile application for Android and iOS, aiming to transform the on-demand service sector, particularly household and wellness services. Traditionally reliant on inefficient methods like word-of-mouth, TikTak provides a user-friendly platform that improves interactions between service providers and consumers. It enables service providers to manage services, receive reviews, and handle bookings efficiently, while consumers find, evaluate, and book services reliably. Incorporating skills from the K-to-12 Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track, TikTak allows providers to leverage their vocational training for better marketability. The development utilized the Iterative Model and advanced technologies, including Google's Flutter framework and Dart programming language, ensuring a consistent user interface and robust performance. The Iterative Model facilitated continuous improvement through multiple iterations. TikTak underwent rigorous testing, including functionality and user acceptance testing based on the UTAUT model, confirming that it met its objectives as a reliable and user-friendly platform. In conclusion, TikTak enhances the efficiency of on-demand service advertising and availing, addressing challenges in the informal service sectors and laying a foundation for further innovation.
EMPOWERING Leadership, Job Satisfaction, and Work Engagement of Private Senior High School TEACHERS
This study determined the influence of empowering leadership and job satisfaction on work engagement of private senior high school teachers in selected private institutions in Davao City. A quantitative descriptive correlational design was utilized in this study. All full-time senior high school teachers from the selected private schools were chosen as respondents. The responses from the validated adapted research instruments on empowering leadership, job satisfaction, and work engagement were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The study revealed that the senior high school teachers from the selected private schools had very high levels of empowering leadership, job satisfaction, and work engagement. Further, there was a significant positive strong correlation between empowering leadership, job satisfaction, and work engagement of senior high school teachers. Additionally, empowering leadership and job satisfaction both had a significant influence on work engagement, with empowering leadership having a greater influence compared to job satisfaction.
A STRUCTURAL Model in Creativity and Innovation: An Explanatory Sequential DESIGN
This study examines the impact of academic freedom, organizational commitment, and work engagement on creativity and innovation among local college teachers in Region XI (Davao Region), Philippines. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-method design, quantitative data from participants were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), followed by qualitative insights from participants using thematic analysis of interviews and focus groups. Quantitative findings indicated that academic freedom and work engagement indirectly influence creativity and innovation through organizational commitment, with significant direct and total effects observed. Qualitative findings supported these results, highlighting academic freedom's role in fostering autonomy and reducing fear, while work engagement promotes growth and creativity. Challenges such as heavy workloads and limited autonomy were identified in less supportive contexts. Integrated data revealed that fostering trust, collaboration, and autonomy enhances teaching excellence and innovation. Educational leaders are encouraged to address barriers, provide organizational support, and empower educators to explore creative and professional growth opportunities.
APPLYING Machine Learning in Predicting Probable Senior High School Strand Basis for Career PLANNING
Three popular algorithms were considered to create the Strand Prediction System: the Naïve Bayes, Deep Neural Network, and Random Forests. The three algorithms in terms of accuracy were DNN (84.70%), Random Forest (95.25%), and Naïve Bayes (52.9%). Random Forest's ensemble technique ensured consistent and reliable performance while reducing overfitting. To enhance the dataset for the model creation, the SMOTE (Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique) was used to balance the distribution of the strand instances, thereby creating an acceptable dataset, which was used in the WEKA application to create the models. By doing so, the accuracy rate was increased. The system prototype passed all the tests, and the high average score of 4.56 shows that users think it is valuable and easy to use. To top it all off, it was well-received. However, issues with the results' demonstrability revealed areas that may be improved. The researcher secured the authorities' approval before collecting data from different schools and administering the adopted TAM2 survey questionnaire.
TECHNOSTRESS and ICT Competencies as Mediated by Coping Strategies among Secondary School Teachers: An Explanatory Sequential DESIGN
This study used an explanatory sequential mixed methods approach to explore how coping strategies affect the relationship between technostress and information and communication technology (ICT) competencies among public secondary school teachers. Quantitative data were collected from a sample of teachers in Department of Education Region XI using adapted five-point Likert scale survey questionnaires, subjected to content validity and reliability analysis. Statistical methods included mean, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation, and Medgraph with the Sobel z-test. Statistical analysis showed that teachers have moderate status or sometimes experienced technostress, high status or oftentimes observed ICT competencies, and high status or oftentimes practiced coping strategies. While no significant relationship was found between technostress and ICT competencies, moderate correlations were observed between coping strategies and ICT competencies, and between technostress and coping strategies. The analysis also indicated that coping strategies fully mediate the relationship between technostress and ICT competencies. In the qualitative phase, in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussion (FGD) were conducted with participants selected based on the quantitative findings. The qualitative data, analyzed thematically, confirmed the quantitative results and highlighted coping strategies as the key factor through which technostress influences ICT competencies. The study identified connecting-confirmation as the nature of data integration.
SOCIAL Physique Anxiety, Eating Behavior, and Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Among Students in Public Secondary Schools: A Convergent DESIGN
This mixed methods approach, specifically convergent design, to determine the influence of social physique anxiety and eating behavior on the basic psychological needs of exercise among public junior students in Region XI. Sets of adapted survey questionnaire and an interview guide were used to extract data relative to the research questions. Results showed that the status of social physique anxiety is high, and eating behaviors and basic psychological needs in exercise were both described as moderate. Further, the results showed that eating behavior has a significant influence on basic psychological needs in exercise, while social physique anxiety has reflected no significant influence. In the qualitative phase of the study, five essential themes emerged from the lived experiences of the participants, such as positive disposition about exercise, benefits from exercise, obstacles to exercise, unfavorable impressions of exercise, and influences of exercise. Furthermore, the merging of quantitative and qualitative findings produced a merging-converging nature on the basic psychological needs in exercise and a merging- diverging nature on the roles of experiences in shaping the beliefs and attitudes and insights shared by the participants towards the basic psychological needs in exercise.
ACADEMIC Resilience, Physical Education Attitude, and Sports Engagement of LGBT+ Students: An Explanatory Sequential DESIGN
This study determined the influence of Academic Resilience, Physical Education Attitude, and Sports Engagement of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT+) students. A mixed-methods approach, specifically an explanatory sequential design, was employed to understand the academic resilience, physical education attitude, and sports engagement of LGBT+ students in Region XII using quantitative and qualitative data, which was the primary purpose of this study. The researcher surveyed purposely chosen LGBT+ students using adapted and validated survey questionnaires to obtain quantitative data. To get qualitative data, IDI and FGD with LGBT+ students of Region XII schools were chosen using snowball sampling. Results show that the levels of academic resilience, attitudes to physical education, and sports engagement were rated high among LGBT+ students. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between academic resilience and sports engagement and between physical education attitude and sports engagement among LGBT+ students in Region XII. In an individual capacity, physical education attitude is an essential predictor of sports engagement. The combined influence of academic resilience and physical education attitudes as predictors of sports engagement was a good fit for the data in this study. The standpoint of the participants revealed their agreement to the relationship between academic resilience, physical education attitude, and sports engagement of LGBT+ students, the participants. The joint display revealed the confirming-merging nature of data integration.