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Laboratory resources, teacher compentencies and students' process skills
Grafia, 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.
Exploring idustry 4.0 compentencies for pre-service teachers: An exploratory factor analysis
Sarte, 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.
Competence of teachers and readiness in the implementation of education 4.0
Roble, Zenaida A. (Davao del Sur State College, 2024-06)
This descriptive correlational study determined the relationship between the competence of teachers and workplace readiness in the implementation of Education 4.0 in Hagonoy II District, Division of Davao del Sur for the School Year 2023 - 2024. There were 130 elementary teachers who served as respondents and answered the survey questionnaire administered from January 2024 to June 2024. Data gathered were analyzed using mean and Pearson r. Results revealed that the level of competence of teachers in the implementation of Education 4.0 was moderate. Likewise, the level of readiness of the teachers in the implementation of Education 4.0 was moderate. There is no significant relationship between teachers' competence and readiness in the implementation of Education 4.0. An intervention program was developed based on the findings of the study and recommended for its implementation.
Team synergy and workplace agility of teachers
Aragona, Lelaine P. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-03)
This study was participated by secondary public schools' teachers in the Municipality of Bansalan. The relationship between demographic profile and team synergy of teachers obtained a very weak positive linear relationship, thus there is a significant relationship between the variables. The relationship between demographic profile and work agility of teachers and the relationship between team synergy and workforce agility of teachers has obtained a very positive linear relationship thus there is a significant relationship between the variables. The model was generated using the stepwise method of multiple regression analysis. There was no significant correlation between the level of team synergy and workforce agility of teachers which means that the engagement in school programs and activities can help improve school performance. As a result of negative association, school performance declined even if administrative performance rose, making this outcome feasible. For the most part, team synergy and workforce agility, this study found a negative correlation between the teachers 'demographic profile of the school as a whole. Weak performance in indicators means that the academic performance of the learners must be the prime priority. It was recommended that the school administrators may sustain the excellent school performance by sustaining teachers' support by providing more School Improvement plan (SIP) to have Outstanding rating in the Individual Performance Commitment (IPCR) ratings and may institute a program to support educators' emotional and psychological aspects while maintaining cordial connections with community members by strengthening the programs of the Human Resource Department. The school heads may foster and promote team synergy and workforce learning agility in schools. PTA and BLGU at the school may do their part to boost morale among faculty, parents, and other community members in order to sustainably increase the beneficial effect of student achievement.
Ethnobotanical documentation of medicinal plants use by Tagakaulo tribe in Sta. Maria Davao Occidental
Pendon, 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.