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This series of studies conducted on bullying in Philippine schools offers a comprehensive overview of the complex interactions between the school environment and student experiences, revealing significant implications for policy and educational practice. Each of these five studies sheds light on distinct aspects of these dynamics, collectively pointing to the need to understand the characteristics of…
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Increasing the research capacities of our HEIs means increasing the capacity of the country to compete in the global knowledge-based economy. Strong knowledge production is a reliable pathway towards national, economic, social, and cultural development. The Philippines lacks functional research universities. However, the few research-focused HEIs have the potential to nurture the human resources of…
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A systematic literature review revealed twenty-two (22) professional development (PD) programs conducted in the Philippines from 2013 to 2023. The reported PD programs in the Philippines were aligned with various foci of 21st-century teaching, including learning and innovation skills; information, media, and technology skills; and life and career skills. These PD programs reflected comprehensive efforts…
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The study examines the integration of technology in teaching reading literacy to early-grade students in the Philippines, highlighting challenges such as poor literacy performance and insufficient access to materials, electricity, and the internet. Through literature reviews, surveys, and interviews, it identifies the lack of resources and teacher training as key barriers to effective tech-mediated learning. While emphasizing…
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This study examines the workload of K to 12 students in the Philippines, revealing that they spend significantly more time on academics than international and ASEAN standards. Filipino students, from elementary to senior high school, experience excessive instructional hours and lack clear homework guidelines, leading to overwork by design. For instance, Grade 3 students face up to…