Establishing a Research Program in a Philippine Senior High School: Perspectives, Opportunities, and Post-Pandemic Trajectories
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Keywords
basic education, Connected Curriculum Framework, post-pandemic education, research program, senior high school
Abstract
The article describes and assesses the De La Salle University Senior High School's (DLSU SHS) Research Program. Six components of Fung's Connected Curriculum Framework were utilized to describe the perspectives and experiences of stakeholders. Using an explanatory sequential research technique, it was found that administrators, teachers, and students rated Dimension 5 (creation of outputs aimed at an audience) the highest, while Dimension 6 (student interaction with each other and with alumni) was evaluated the least. Stakeholders generally see the Research Program positively and as a vital college-preparatory experience. The findings situate the DLSU SHS in the ongoing transition of DLSU to a full-fledged research university, the Department of Education's direction to strengthen the research culture in basic education, and the post-pandemic education that highlights adaptable and resilient research programs that can continue to thrive amidst disruptions and unprecedented challenges. Furthermore, since research plays a vital role in the senior high school curriculum, the outcomes of this study may be used as a benchmark in the sphere of Philippine basic education.
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Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative research in psychology, 3(2), 77-101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa
Campbell, A., Wick, D., Marcus, A., Doll, J., & Hammack, A. Y. (2021), "I felt like I was not just a student:" Examining graduate student learning at academic and professional conferences. Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, 12(3), 321-337. https://doi.org/10.1108/SGPE-08-2020-0061
Cardona, R. S. (2020). The enablers and outcomes of research productivity among junior high school mathematics teachers: A structural model. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 16(11), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/8563
Carnell, B., & Fung, D. (Eds.). (2017). Developing the higher education curriculum: Research-based education in practice. UCL Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1xhr542
Chapman, D. D., Wiessner, C. A., Morton, J., Fire, N., Jones, L. S., & Majekodunmi, D. (2009). Crossing scholarly divides: Barriers and bridges for doctoral students attending scholarly conferences. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 23(1), 6–24. https://doi.org/10.1002/nha3.10325
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behaviour. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327965PLI1104_01
dela Cruz, A. L., Gopez, C. P., Magahis, H. L. A., Resurreccion, A. D., & III, F. A. D. (2023). The indigeneity trend in Philippine research from 2012 to 2021. SciEnggJ, 16(2), 321–328.
Dhawan, S. (2020). Online learning: A panacea in the time of Cocid-19 Crisis. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 49(1), 5-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047239520934018
DLSU Integrated School Senior High School Research Manual. (2020). De La Salle University Integrated School Senior High School
Erturk, E., & Ekundayo, S. (2020). Designing the emergency online study bubble. International Journal of Inspired Education, Science, and Technology, 2(1), 54–58. https://doi.org/10.35542/osf.io/gkmv6
Estacio, L. C., Barcelona, A. B., & Mejia, I. P. (2018). Research Capabilities of Senior High School Students. International Conference on Community Development, 1(1), 370-377. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341413441_RESEARCH_CAPABILITIES_OF_SENIOR_HIGH_SCHOOL_STUDENTS
Fung, D. (2017). A connected curriculum for higher education. UCL Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1qnw8nf
Gallos, B. (2017). Senior high school students' attitudes towards research. SSRN. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3263496
Gepila, E. C., Rural, J. D., Lavadia, M. K., Nero, J. M., Palillo, D. C., & Besmonte, M. (2018). Research skills assessment of the selected DepEd teachers in Metro Manila. Advanced Science Letters, 24(11), 8248–8253. https://doi.org/10.1166/asl.2018.12534
Green, S. B., & Yang, Y. (2015). Evaluation of dimensionality in the assessment of internal consistency reliability: Coefficient alpha and omega coefficients. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 34(4), 14-20. https://doi.org/10.1111/emip.12100
Hair, J. F., Black, W.C., Babin, B.J., Anderson, R.E. (2010). Multivariate Data Analysis (7th ed.). Prentice Hall. https://www.academia.edu/41115354/Multivariate_Data_Analysis_7th_Edition
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Manila, B. M., Dayanan, H. B. G., Barlis, J. M., Fajardo, J. D. (2022). Assessment of teachers’ research capability towards the promotion of research culture in elementary school. Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Sustainable Development 10(2), 45-50. https://research.lpubatangas.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/6-APJMSD.10.2-Manila-et-al.pdf
Mapa, D. S. (2017, May 16). Research culture in the Philippines [Conference resentation]. 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting, Na-tional Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines. https://nast.dost.gov.ph/index.php/downloads/category/113-luzon-regional-scientific-meeting?download=387:technical-session-1-research-culture-in-the-philippines
Morales, M. P. E. (2016). Participatory action research (PAR) cum action research (AR) in teacher professional development: A literature review. International Journal of Research in Education and Science (IJRES), 2(1), 156-165. https://www.ijres.net/index.php/ijres/article/view/96/60
Morel, G.M. (2021). Student-centered learning: Context needed. Education Tech Research Dev, 69, 91-92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-021-09951-0
Noguchi, K. S., Nguyen, L., Mehdipour, A., Wiley, E., Saunders, S., Moncion, K., Reid, J., Bakaa, N., Diaz, L. G., Damme, J. V., D’Amore, C., Kumurenzi, A., Lu, Z., Knobl, E., Beauchamp, M. K., Macedo, L. G., Vrkljan, B., Moll, S. E., Carlesso, L. C.,… Richardson, J. (2022). Undertaking rehabilitation research during the covid-19 pandemic: emergent strategies from a trainee-faculty workshop. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2022.881606
Osborne, K. W., Woods, K. M., Maxwell, W. D., McGee, K., & Bookstaver, P. B. (2018). Outcomes of student-driven, faculty-mentored research and impact on postgraduate training and career selection. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(4), 313-320. https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe6246
Paymalan, I. B., & Erno, E. J. B. (2020). Status, Challenges and Directions of Research Involvement of Teachers: A Baseline Study for Research and Development Intervention Program in Dinagat Division. Journal of Educational Research, 5(4), 14-35. https://doi.org/10.53555/er.v5i4.3109
Pinheiro, D. L., Melkers, J., & Youtie, J. (2014). Learning to play the game: Student publishing as an indicator of future scholarly success. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 81, 56-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2012.09.008
De La Salle University Integrated School Senior High School. (2020). Research congress primer. De La Salle University Integrated School Senior High School.
Roxas, M. J. (2018). Attitudes of Senior High School Students towards Research: An Exploratory Study. Philippine Journal of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, 3, 6-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3583225
Sharma, R. C. (2024). Transformative horizons in education: Navigating challenges, embracing innovations, and shaping global landscapes. International Journal of Changes in Education, 1(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewijce42022702
Toquero, C. M. (2020). Emergency remote education experiment amid COVID-19 pandemic. IJERI: International Journal of Educational Research and Innovation, (15), 162-176. https://doi.org/10.46661/ijeri.5113
Ulla, M. B., Barrera, K. I. B., & Acompanado, M. M. (2017). Philippine classroom teachers as researchers: Teachers' perceptions, motivations, and challenges. Australian Journal of Teacher Education (Online), 42(11), 52-64. http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/vol42/iss11/4
Ulla, M. B. (2018). Benefits and challenges of doing research: Experiences from Philippine public school teachers. Issues in Educational Research, 28(3), 797-810. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1188073
Ye, P. and Xu, X. (2023). A case study of interdisciplinary thematic learning curriculum to cultivate "4c skills". Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1080811
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Gopez, C., Rillera-Astudillo, L., & Demeterio, F. I. (2024). Establishing a Research Program in a Philippine Senior High School: Perspectives, Opportunities, and Post-Pandemic Trajectories. The Normal Lights. https://doi.org/10.56278/tnl.vi.2491
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