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Item Laboratory resources, teacher compentencies and students' process skillsGrafia, Mary Joy T. (Davao Del Sur State College, 2025-06)Laboratory resources and teacher competencies are foundations for students' process skills. This non-experimental quantitative descriptive correlational study examines the relationship between these factors. An adapted survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 350 students, 9 lab in-charges, and 25 science teachers. Results from mean rating show that laboratory resources were moderately utilized (3.32), teaching performance was highly evident (4.15), lesson preparation (4.10) and professional development (3.86) were often demonstrated. These factors may have contributed to the high rating (3.53-3.72) of process skills which with students frequently exhibited and were often observed by teachers. As to the correlation of variables, the findings reveal that while the availability of laboratory resources does not significantly influence students' process skills (p-value of 0.905), the utilization of these resources shows a significant relationship with process skills, as indicated by a p-value of 0.010 and an r-value of 0.259. Additionally, the study reveals a very strong relationship between teacher competencies and students' process skills, with an r-value of 0.995 and a specified p-value of <0.001. The study emphasizes the utilization of laboratory resources and teacher competencies contribute significantly to the development of students' process skills. Future researches may explore other factors.Item Exploring idustry 4.0 compentencies for pre-service teachers: An exploratory factor analysisSarte, Alberto R., Jr. (Davao del sur State College, 2025-06)This study looked into what competencies pre-service teachers in Davao del Sur, Philippines, need to effectively respond to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the classroom. While there has been growing international discussion on 4IR in education, there's still a noticeable gap locally—particularly in the Philippines—where no contextualized framework exists to guide and measure teacher readiness for this evolving landscape. This research aimed to address that gap by identifying the unique set of 4IR-related competencies relevant to Filipino pre-service teachers. Using a quantitative, non-experimental design, the study employed Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to analyze responses from fourth-year education students who were currently in their teaching practicum. Participants came from six teacher education institutions in Davao del Sur. The instrument used in the study was developed through a review of existing literature and was validated by a panel of experts. Results showed a high level of sampling adequacy (KMO = 0.928), and Bartlett's Test confirmed that the data was suitable for factor analysis (p < 0.000). EFA revealed five key factors, which were labeled as: Operational Teaching Readiness in 4IR, 4IR Orientedness, Contextual Relationality, TPACK Grounded, and Instructional Flexibility. These represent various dimensions of readiness—from practical use of digital tools to relational and adaptive teaching strategies. The study suggests that teacher education programs revisit and enhance their curricula to build these core competencies. It also encourages further validation of the instrument through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in other regions.Item Ethnobotanical documentation of medicinal plants use by Tagakaulo tribe in Sta. Maria Davao OccidentalPendon, Maren M. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)This study investigates the ethnobotanical knowledge of medicinal plants used by the Tagakaulo tribe of Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental. Seventy-one informants predominately female (80%), with housewives representing the largest group users participated in semi-structured interviews, medicinal plants within the community. A total of 67 medicinal plants from 35 families were documented, addressing ailments across 15 disease categories. The Malvaceae family was notably represented, being used to treat nine illnesses in six disease categories. Decoction was the preferred preparation method, commonly used for drinking, bathing and soaking while leaves were commonly utilized plant part. Five ethnobotanical indices applied to evaluate the importance of plants: Use Value (UV), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), Cultural Importance Value (CIV), Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) and Use Diversity (UD). Euphorbia hirta L. exhibited the highest values with an RFC of 0.887, UV of 0.079, CIV of 2.295 and UD of 0.333, commonly used to treat sore eyes, postpartum recovery, dengue, fever and stomachache. The disease category "Abnormal Signs and Symptoms" recorded the highest number of use-reports (608), with an ICF of 0.964 and Use Value of 8.56, indicating significant cultural agreement and perceived efficacy. By implementing these recommendations through Information Dissemination Education Program such as pamphlets and booklet, these ethnobotanical knowledge of the Tagakaulo tribe can be effectively preserved while contributing to community and scientific innovation.Item Learning environment , psychological wellness and quality of work life among public secondary school science teachersPailano, Jecelin B. (Davao Del Sur State College, 2025-06)This study was conducted to determine interrelationships among the learning environment, psychological wellness, and quality of work life among public secondary school science teachers in MABAMA Cluster. Utilizing an Exploratory sequential design, data were gathered from 105 science teachers across all public secondary schools in MABAMA through standardized questionnaires assessing the physical, social, and instructional dimensions of the learning environment, indicators of psychological wellness such as stress, resilience, and job satisfaction, and components of quality of work life including workload balance, professional growth opportunities, and institutional support. Statistical analyses, including Mean ,Standard Deviation, Pearson R, and Multiple regression Analysis, revealed significant positive relationships between supportive learning environments and both psychological wellness and quality of work life. Furthermore, psychological wellness was found to mediate the relationship between the learning environment and quality of work life. These findings underscore the importance of fostering a healthy and supportive school environment to enhance the well-being and professional satisfaction of science educators. Recommendations include strengthening administrative support systems, implementing teacher wellness programs, and promoting a collaborative and resource-rich teaching environment to sustain a high quality of work life among public school teachers.