What is the Research Gap? Addressing Low Scholarly Productivity in Philippine Basic Education
What is the Research Gap? Addressing Low Scholarly Productivity in Philippine Basic Education Marnelle Baguhin, Ivy Joy Ganancial, Joseph Dave Pregoner Abstract: This commentary examines the persistent issue of low research productivity among basic education teachers in the Philippines, aiming to identify its root causes and propose actionable solutions. Challenges such as heavy workloads, insufficient […]
Uncorking the Bottleneck of Low Pass Rates in the Philippine Radiologic Technology Licensure Exam
Uncorking the Bottleneck of Low Pass Rates in the Philippine Radiologic Technology Licensure Exam Mark Alipio, Grace Meroflor Lantajo Abstract: Persistently low pass rates in the Philippine Radiologic Technology (RT) licensure exam raise concerns about the competency of graduates entering the healthcare workforce. This commentary describes the potential reasons behind this bottleneck, exploring a possible […]
Occupational Hazards among Filipino Radiographers: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Occupational Hazards among Filipino Radiographers: An Exploratory Qualitative Study Danica Anne Piansay, Christian Miguel Alivio, Sittie Ainah Abdullah, Aipa Zaman, Mark Alipio Abstract: This study explores the occupational hazards encountered by Filipino radiographers and identifies barriers to effective occupational health measures. Using a qualitative exploratory design, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 radiographers employed in […]
Research Approaches in Education: A Comparison of Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods
Research Approaches in Education: A Comparison of Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods Joseph Dave Pregoner Abstract: This paper dissects three fundamental research approaches in education: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Each offers distinct strengths for investigating educational phenomena, evaluating teaching practices, and informing policy. Qualitative research explores into participants’ experiences and contexts, yielding rich, detailed […]
Indigenous Storytelling Practices and Communicative Competence of Urban Learners from Philippine Ethnolinguistic Groups
Indigenous Storytelling Practices and Communicative Competence of Urban Learners from Philippine Ethnolinguistic Groups Joseph Dave Pregoner, Reanne Leopardas, Donabel Marzado, Kenjei Retherford, Ivy Joy Ganancial, Flordelis Sedo Abstract: This study explores the relationship between indigenous storytelling practices and the communicative competence of urban learners from Philippine ethnolinguistic groups (ELGs). Employing an explanatory sequential mixed methods […]