KOTESOL National Conference 2018
Research Report (20 minutes)
Rey Mangarin, Sto.Tomas National High School
Wendie D. Cutillon, Sto.Tomas National High School
Rebecca C. Sagot, Division of Davao del Norte
Teaching Research Effectively to High School Students
Abstract
This research study narrates the effectiveness and provides proof of how the Teaching of Research in English Language can be effective with the use of Project Based Learning and Journal Type Approach among junior and senior high school students in both public and private schools in Sto.Tomas, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Participants of the study were Grade 10 students of Science, Technology, and Engineering of public school namely Sto.Tomas National High School. Another participants of the same research teacher were Grade 11 and 12 students in a Catholic private school which is Maryknoll High School of Sto.Tomas, Inc. The Grade 10 students were doing scientific research, Grade 11 students were doing qualitative research, and Grade 12 students were doing quantitative research. Document analysis and phenomenology were used as designs in this research endeavor. In-depth interview, focus group discussions, and thematic analysis were observed in the collection and analysis of data. It was found out that students experienced research rules violation (plagiarism, fabrication and falsification of data,), difficulties in writing (grammar and mechanics, technical and creative writing), speaking (effective delivery of research reports and interview), and time management, and procrastination during the conduct and write-up of research studies. Further, self-fulfillment, pride and honor, language skills development, and sense of gratitude were experienced after Project Based Learning and Journal Type Approach were integrated in the class. Thus, it was shared by the participants how they have learnt to love research.
Biographicals
Rey Avila Mangarin is a Teacher I, research coordinator, and Mathematics Club Adviser of Sto. Tomas National High School. He has been teaching Values, Mathematics, Advanced Statistics, and Physics. He is a part-time research teacher in other schools.
Wendie D. Cutillon is a Teacher III, Reading Coordinator, and Senior High School Focal Person of Sto.Tomas National High School. She has been teaching English Language and Research.
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