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ANTHONY MELANCIO MACAYA PhD Science Education Physical Science (candidate) on March 03, 2020, 1:30 PM at the CTE

Title of Dissertation: Learners’ Learning Progression and Science Teachers’ Formative Assessment Practices: Bases for the Development of a Module in Physics

ANTHONY MELANCIO MACAYA PhD Science Education Physical Science (candidate)

About the Research

The study aimed to investigate the assessment of the learning progression of students in physics and science teachers’ formative assessment practices to develop a module in physics. Results revealed that the Grade 11 students had not mastered skills in inferring how the movement of the particles of an object affects the speed of sound through it, investigating relationship between the angle of release and the height and range of the projectile, inferring the relationship between current and charge, describing the horizontal and vertical motions of a projectile, and inferring that the total momentum of the system before and after collision is equal. Meanwhile, the formative assessment strategies of science teachers were classroom discussion, problem-solving, observation, rubrics, Venn diagram, multiple-choice, and self/peer assessments. Science teachers utilized the results of these formative assessments to elicit evidence about students’ learning and to modify or adjust teaching and learning instruction. The teaching module in physics was overall rated excellent by the teachers in terms of objective, content, activities, assessment, design, and presentation. Hence, the teaching module can be used as support instructional material for teachers to shorten the gaps in the learning progression of students in physics. It is recommended that students may engage in daily instructional activities that will best move them to deeper learning and application of knowledge.

About the Research Proponent:

       The researcher is a Ph.D. in Science Education major in Physical Science candidate. He is presently a senior high school faculty member of Maasin National Comprehensive High School- Schools Division of Iloilo teaching science and research subjects. He supports the DepEd thrust of doing action research to answer the increasing need of strengthening classroom instruction and delivery to improve the quality of basic education.

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JONATHAN OPALLA BORBON PhD Science Education Mathematics (Candidate) on March 3, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at the CTE

Title: “Unraveling Ethnomathematics in Panaeaba (Oyster Farming)”

JONATHAN OPALLA BORBON PhD Science Education Mathematics (Candidate)

About the Research

This focused ethnographic study of qualitative research paved the way for unraveling Ethnomathematics in Panaeaba. I used ethnomathematical analysis to unravel the Ethnomathematics and document analysis to identify the mathematical concepts and principles vis-à-vis K-12 competencies used by the fourteen (14) Manugtaeaba who were chosen purposively. This study was generally governed by the epistemological umbrella of constructionism and symbolic interactionism as its interpretive approach for the thematic, ethnomathematical and document analyses. Results show that ethnomathematics along Numbers and Number Sense, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Business Mathematics and Logic were unraveled in Panaeaba. The EKPS on numbers and number sense used by Manugtaeaba were rational numbers, paghuyap, pareho, indi’t pareho, bana-bana, pagdugang, pagbuhin, pagpaabo, pagpartida, ratio and proportion. For EKPS along Algebra includes the parabola, relations and functions in line with size or area of oyster shell, tubo, eotaw, karga, agad’s/tuhog’s length and quantity, minimum function, navigational speed, gataw, and tidal activity. Out of the results on the unraveled EKPS in Panaeaba, I came up with the matrix of the mathematical concepts and principles patterned from EKPS and K-12 learning competencies known as TALAMATH. From this matrix, I developed TALAMATH lesson exemplar that can be used in the teaching and learning process of mathematics a well as guide for potential development of instructional materials contextualized in oyster farming.

About the Researcher

The researcher is a faculty of Senior High of Capiz National High School at Roxas City, Capiz. He wants to promote mathematics contextualization that is why he ventures Ethnomathematics research believing that this is an avenue to connect mathematics to the life’s space (culture) of the learners. His study becomes a reality because being a Capizeño but by dialect an Akeanon he wants to prove that indeed Capiz is the seafood capital of the Philippines aside from being grateful to what he has achieved today, that he was once a Manugtaeaba (Oyster Farmer) and now becoming a PhD holder.

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RELAN MAYINGQUE JUAREZ PhD Science Education Mathematics (candidate) on February 26, 2020 (1:00 PM at the CTE)

Title:
“Programmed Module Instruction: It’s Effect on
Learners’ Performance, Collaborative and
Critical Thinking Skills in General Mathematics”

RELAN MAYINGQUE JUAREZ PhD Science Education Mathematics (candidate)

About the Research

The research aimed to find out the effects of a researcher-made programmed module instruction to the learners‟ mathematics performance, collaborative skills and critical thinking skills in General Mathematics. Results showed that after the intervention, the learners‟ mathematics performance is at a „Proficiency level” and critical thinking skills improved to “Moderately Strong”. There was no significant difference in the mathematics performance of learners and critical thinking skills before exposure to non-programmed module instruction and programmed module instruction. There was significant difference in the mathematics performance and critical thinking skills of learners after exposure to non-programmed module instruction and programmed module instruction. The programmed module gave enjoyment, motivation, clear and simplified approach in presenting the lesson, encouraged the learners to work independently using computer and offered valuable instructional material for learners.

About the Researcher

Presently, the researcher is a Senior High School Teacher at Rufino G. Palabrica Sr. National High School, San Matias, Dingle, Iloilo. He has a passion in teaching mathematics to the millennial learners. For him, pursuing the doctorate degree is a requirement for the teacher to improve their teaching strategies and style in teaching millennial learners.

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WVSU celebrates U-Days 2020

          Another year filled with camaraderie and fun came as West Visayas State University (WVSU) celebrated its University Days on January 21-24, 2020.

          With this year’s theme, “WVSU: Sustaining the Tradition of Excellence,” Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, the newly-installed University President, highlighted the importance of the annual celebration during the Opening Program.

          “This event is an opportunity for us to showcase the talents of our students in the literary and cultural arts. Moreover, this will also give us three indelible and important lessons: one, the thrill of competition; two, the joy of winning and three, the humility of losing. Indeed, the memories that we get from competing will truly make us successful,” he said in his Welcome Remarks.

Parade of dances and colors fill the air as WVSU University Days 2020 Celebration kicks off (Photos by Forum Dimensions).

          The first day activities include the Holy Mass, Foot Parade, General Alumni Assembly, Gift Giving of Golden Jubilarians, Opening of Academic Exhibits and Agro-Industrial Fair, Visual Arts, Writing, and Live Band Competitions were conducted in various areas of the Main Campus while the Alumni Homecoming was held at the Iloilo Convention Center in the evening.

          On the second day, the Investiture Ceremony of Dr. Villaruz as the 8th WVSU President, Fiesta sa West, Mr. and Ms. West Preliminaries and Talents Night and contests on English Literary, Musical, and Radio Drama were conducted.

          The third day comprised contests on Filipino and Hiligaynon Literary, Newscasting, Dance and Quiz Bowl.

One of the performers in the Lip Sync Contest held at the final day of UDays 2020 (Photo by The Mediator).

          To cap the celebration, Lip Sync and Short and Sweet Play Contests were held in the morning while the Overall Awarding of University Week winners were done in the evening dominated by the Senior High School (SHS) as Overall Champion for 2 consecutive years; College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as 1st Runner Up and College of PESCAR (COP) as 2nd Runner Up.

          Alongside the closing ceremony was the Coronation of Mr. and Ms. West where Terence Talagon and Angie Lou Somodio of SHS seized the titles, respectively.

SHS representatives Terence Talagon (left) and Angie Lou Somodio (right) were crowned as Mr. and Ms. West 2020 (Photos by Forum Dimensions).
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WVSU installs Dr. Villaruz as its 8th President

Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III (left) gives the Plaque of Installation to the new WVSU President, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz (right) (Photo by Forum Dimensions).

            To formally install the 8th President of West Visayas State University (WVSU), an official investiture ceremony for Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz was held at the WVSU Cultural Center on January 22, 2020.

            Faculty members and staff of the Main Campus, deans, directors, heads of units, campus administrators, vice presidents, members of the Board of Regents, provincial government officials, friends and family of the new president have gathered to witness the ceremony.

            A processional led by Dr. Luis A. Abioda, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as the Grand Marshall was done to kick off the event. During the ceremony, various greetings to the president coming from different sectors were rendered by their respective key persons, namely: Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III on behalf of the WVSU Board of Regents; Ms. Khalel Czarine L. Tanalgo of the Federated Student Council on behalf of the students; Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion of Federated Alumni Association, Inc. on behalf of the alumni; Hon. Gov. Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. of the Province of Iloilo on behalf of the community; Mrs. Mardy A. Ledesma of University Non-teaching Personnel Organization, Inc. (UNPO) on behalf of the non-teaching staff; Dr. Vicente C. Handa of the Faculty Association, Inc. on behalf of the faculty and Dr. Raul F. Muyong on behalf of the Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (RASUC-VI).

Dr. Villaruz takes his Oath of Office as the 8th President of WVSU. (Photo by Forum Dimensions).

            The reading of Board of Regents’ Resolution and President’s Appointment was done by Mrs. Belen G. Carreon, Secretary of WVSU Board of Regents. It was followed by the vesting of the academic robe, hood, and cap, imposition of the academic medallion, presentation of the academic mace and awarding of Plaque of Installation and the administration of Oath of Office to the new president.

Dr. Villaruz delivers his speech as he accepts the Academic Mace during his Investiture Ceremony (Photo by Forum Dimensions).

            After the installation rites, Dr. Villaruz delivered his address. In his speech, he shared his story as he began his journey towards presidency, underscoring that becoming a president was a ‘conscious and calculated effort on his part where he had to work hard, persevere, and prepare himself to finally realize such day happening.’ He further emphasized his vision for the University- among of which is transforming WVSU into a Research University by ensuring results that are of high impact and innovations that will consequently help build resilient communities. He also announced the opening of the College of Law in the upcoming academic year with observance of strict admissions process and the opening of Doctor of Dental Medicine Program, which his administration is currently working on, to become the second state university in the country to offer such program.

His presidency commenced on October 16, 2019 and will end on October 15, 2023.

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