Research capability of senior high school teachers in Bayugan city division: Basis for capability-building program
List of Authors
  • Kathyleen G. Salde , Natividad R. Mamaoag

Keyword
  • Senior High School Teachers, Research Capability, Capability-Building Program

Abstract
  • Advancing research capability is a key factor in enhancing quality education. For Senior High School teachers, there is a need for expertise in research-based teaching; requiring specific skills and competencies to attain confidence and capability in teaching research-based subjects. This study primarily aimed to determine the research capability of SHS Teachers in Bayugan City Division and as a result was able to develop a research capability-building program. The study adopted descriptive and inferential statistics and determined that SHS teachers perceived and manifested high research capability when they have lesser teaching load, conducted SIP, were BERF recipients and had attended in-service training related to research. SHS Teachers are still in the beginning stage of their career in teaching Practical Research subjects; meanwhile, lesser teaching load means more time for mentoring students and engagement in research activities. As teachers gain more experience in teaching PR subjects and able to attend more in-service training related to research, the more competent he/she will become. Experience gained from classroom instruction coupled with teachers’ engagement in science investigatory projects resulted in enhanced research capability to formulate researchable problems and utilize appropriate research methodologies for data gathering. When given the opportunities, funding, research facilities and other support on research-related activities, SHS teachers could go far in the field of research-based education.

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