Publications

Abstract   Instructional leadership critically shapes teaching and learning within the various schools. These school heads, who play the basic role of instructional leadership, are expected to create a conducive environment that promotes teacher efficacy as well as students’ success. In many education systems, particularly in the Philippines, teachers’ performance is often subject to the […]

Abstract   Teaching is considered one of the most stressful jobs that requires teachers to navigate and cope with the rapid changes in the educational landscape and complex policies. This study aimed to assess the level of stressors and coping strategies of teachers in a public secondary school located in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Abstract   The transition back to face-to-face learning in the Philippines following the COVID-19 pandemic presents opportunities and challenges for the education sector. For this reason, this paper explored educators’ readiness for face-to-face learning, considering various factors such as age, educational attainment, and experience. This descriptive paper gathered data from a stratified random sample of

Abstract   Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s ability to accomplish tasks or reach objectives. The study investigated the extent of the Relationship between EPP/TLE/TVL teachers’ self-efficacy and learners’ academic performance. Data for this descriptive research was taken from 51 EPP, 10 TLE, 7 TVL teachers, and 259 students during the Academic Year 2020-2021 using

Abstract   This research explores the role of pragmatic competence in English language learning and its correlation with reading and writing skills among Grade 12 students. The study investigates the level of pragmatic competence in terms of speech acts, conversational implicatures, pragmatic routines, and intercultural sensitivity. Additionally, it assesses the performance of students in Reading

Abstract   This study investigates the effectiveness of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) applications in enhancing the speaking skills of high school students. With the increasing prevalence of mobile phone usage among students, the research hypothesizes that MALL applications can significantly improve language learning outcomes. The study is grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model by

Abstract   Blended learning, which combines face-to-face and online instruction, has emerged as an effective and flexible approach in modern education. This model addresses the diverse learning needs of 21st-century students and is especially relevant in teaching World Literature, a subject requiring critical analysis, cultural understanding, and exposure to multimedia texts. However, traditional instructional materials

Abstract   The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented restrictions that reshaped daily life, including education. With the suspension of face-to-face classes in 2020, universities rapidly shifted to online distance learning, requiring adjustments in curricula, teaching methods, and pedagogical strategies. This study explored the challenges students face in developing oral communication skills in virtual learning environments and

Abstract   Reading comprehension is a complex process that involves components, processes, and factors with the aim of finding better ways of improving it among learners. Thus, a deeper understanding of reading comprehension can help develop more effective teaching programs. This paper discusses factors influencing the reading comprehension of learners in a cluster of a

Abstract   This study aimed to determine the discourse competence and English academic performance of 89 graduating criminology students from a private university in a highly urbanized city in the central Philippines during the second semester of the Academic Year 2023–2024. A self-made questionnaire, validated with a mean score of 4.63 and a reliability index