Publications

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

Abstract   Reading is a fundamental life skill essential across all disciplines, enabling individuals to derive meaning from text and solve real-life problems. This study aimed to identify factors affecting the reading comprehension of Grade 6 pupils about their English academic performance in a large school division in Central Visayas during the 2020-2021 school year.

Abstract   Filipino students must study English to stay current with scientific and technological developments around the world and to be able to compete more successfully as workers in industrialized countries. In this context, this study aimed to determine the factors that affect the academic performance in English of intermediate pupils in Tanglad Elementary School

Abstract   ICT competency in education increases learning opportunities, nurtures critical thinking and collaboration, encourages active participation, and prepares students for the digital era. This study’s key purpose is to determine teachers’ competency in teaching ICT in public elementary schools in one of the districts of a large division in the Central Philippines for the

Abstract   Learners’ engagement in learning serves as a goal in and of itself and to achieve positive academic outcomes. On that note, the key purpose of the study was to determine the learners’ educational engagement in a public elementary school in an enormous division in the Central Philippines during the school year 2024-2025. The