https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/1214 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:56:06 GMT 2026-04-05T18:56:06Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3099 Instructional materials: A comprehensive ChatGPT-assisted definition Sabijon, Ananias C., Jr. Theories and applications in the field of education are interconnected. Thus, stakeholders in education—teachers and instructional leaders in particular—would benefit from having a thorough understanding of important educational terms, like instructional materials, for this could lead to better understanding and realization of teaching-learning results. To attain the main objectives of the study, the researcher conducted a thorough related literature search and examination of the definitions/descriptions of the term in order to analyze the meanings from different authors. Then, with the aid of the ChatGPT, the researcher eventually created a comprehensive definition of the term and determined what resources were qualified and those that did not fall in the category of the term. Although authors provided diverse definitions and meanings of the term, they generally converged on defining them as resources employed by educators to facilitate the teaching-learning process. The primary purpose of instructional materials is to support the teaching process, stimulate students’ interest, and improve knowledge retention by providing realistic and experiential learning opportunities. Likewise, to foster positive student outcomes by enhancing engagement, concretizing ideas, and complementing traditional teaching methods. Instructional materials are essential for the accomplishment of teaching-learning objectives and goals, which set them apart from resources that do not have direct educational function or those resources that do not directly contribute to the teaching-learning process. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3099 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2700 Why are Filipino academic librarians reluctant to do research? Investigating the realities Rio, Irving Domingo; Delgado, Allana S. In the Philippines, the need for librarians to conduct research is both statutory and personal. Despite the impetus, few Filipino librarians embark on research. This study attempts to describe the lived experiences of librarians focusing on the angle that limits them to conduct research. Interviews were conducted online with 7 academic librarians from 3 private universities in Iloilo City. Facts about the reality formed from the respondents’ experiences answered the essential question why librarians are reluctant to conduct research. Five major themes emerged: (1) research competency; (2) inadequate formalized support from the administration for librarians; (3) research mentorship; (4) library routine work/multitasking functions; and (5) coping with self-pity and disappointment. The findings from this study, which is anchored on interpretivism, provide insights to a different perspective of investigating the realities in a developing country delving into a deeper discussion on the reasons behind their reluctance. Journal article Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2700 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2036 Lived experiences of senior high school teachers teaching qualitative research without training Rio, Irving Domingo; Dela Peña, Renia F.; Gumban, Gynnyn G.; Catolin, Alfonso B.; Otayde, Eric C. A Husserlian phenomenological study was conducted in five public Senior High Schools in Maasin, Iloilo to describe the experiences of teachers who were teaching Qualitative Research but did not receive adequate training in the said field for the purpose of gaining deeper insights on their experience and how the prevailing issues can be addressed. Five emerging themes were identified namely, 1) unproductive teaching, 2) difficulties in teaching, 3) insufficient infrastructure and logistical support to the teachers, 4) mental and emotional disturbances among teachers and 5) coping with technical inadequacy by these teachers. The participants perceived that their ability to teach qualitative research was unproductive due to excessive time in teaching preparations and their incompetence. Some attributed the difficulties to their students’ poor academic preparations that includes poor reading abilities and writing skills. All of them felt that there was insufficient logistical and infrastructure support especially limited internet connectivity and inadequate materials. All participants experienced mental and emotional disturbances such as helplessness, guilt and low self-esteem. The participants adopted various coping mechanisms for their inadequacies. This research presents important implications for the Department of Education, academe and teaching practitioners. It is highly recommended that DepEd should be responsible for the needed training of their teachers in the different methods under qualitative research and provide substantial incentives to motivate teachers to conduct research. Further, a simple manual on the basic knowledge on how to process interviews based on the rigors of the four qualitative methods should also be developed. Journal article Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2036 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/1893 Poverty among small-scale fishermen in Iloilo Ardales, Venancio B.; David, Fely P. Earlier studies have reported fragmentary evidence that small-scale fishermen are among the poorest of the poor in the Philippines. The present analysis confirms this picture, as based upon interviews with a random sample of 200 small-scale fishermen in Iloilo province. Respondents showed evidence of a low quality of life on various individual and household indicators (e.g. income, food consumption) and were also both poorly organized and isolated from government welfare services. Journal article Sat, 01 Jun 1985 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/1893 1985-06-01T00:00:00Z