Ms. Christine Joy Aguila
Philippine Science High School
Abstract
The general objective of this study was to analyze selected First Prize Winners in Short Stories for Children that won in the Palanca Literary Awards from 2001 to 2010 based on the elements and values implied in the story. This research used a descriptive method of study to find out if the winners from the Palanca have the characteristics based from the concept given by Norton (2003), Lukens (1995), and Mcguire (1982) and as well as the approach in literary criticism of Glazer (1997). Part of the output expected from this study was to create an evaluation rubric that will be used in evaluating the content of children’s short stories’ appropriateness for the students.
At the end of this critical analysis, the researcher found that the representative short stories reflected values of family, brotherhood and pride of their race. Although the short stories merit strengths of winning in the Palanca Literary Awards, they need to address inappropriate language that might pose harm to children values. The output of the study is an instrument for teachers in evaluating short stories for children and for writers as their guide in ensuring appropriateness to the target readers.
Academic Profile
Christine Joy Del Rosario Aguila is a graduate of Master of Arts in Teaching Filipino from PNU. Currently, she is the Filipino Unit Head and Special Science Teacher III at the Philippine Science High School, Main Campus. She is also Performing Arts Coordinator at the School of St. LaSalle in Quezon City. Her previous teaching experiences include: Manila Central University and School of St. La Salle of Quezon City. Likewise, she is pursuing Ph.D. in Filipino at the Phil. Normal University. She was cited as CONSISTENT OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARDEE by Phil. Science High School, EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE AS PROFESSOR by Manila Central University, EXTRA MILE SERVICE AWARD, and “CATCH THE FACULTY DOING GOOD AWARD” by Manila Central University.