The Teaching of Science in the High Schools of Province A 2015-2018 PDF

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The Title A brief and concise form of the title and a better one follows: Guidelines in Writing the Title THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE HIGH ❑ Title is formulated before the start SCHOOLS OF PROVINCE A of the research work Literature Build up ❑ Title must contain the subject matter of the study, the locale of the – Read a number of journals study, the population involved and and articles related to the the period when the data were chosen topic. gathered or will be gathered – If there are published studies ❑ It must be broad enough to include that are related to the field, all aspects of the subject matter then it is easier to find a gap studied or to be studied. that needs to be studied further. ❑ It must be as brief and concise as possible. – A portion of a published studies is the ❑ Avoid using the terms “An Analysis recommendation for future of,” A Study of,” “An Investigation researcher. It will give of,” and the like. students the idea on what to ❑ If the title contains more than one research. line, it must be written like an – Researcher now should begin inverted pyramid, all words in to scout for any problematic capital letters situation, a situation that Example of complete title warrants a study as it has not been addressed before. The THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE HIGH problematic situation must be SCHOOLS OF PROVINCE A AS PERCEIVED of importance to warrant such BY THE SCIENCE TEACHERS AND study. STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2018 Microfinance Services Utilized by Small : and Medium Enterprises in Batangas City a. Subject matter: The teaching of This research study aimed to science determine the micro finance services b. Locale of the study: Highly schools utilized by SMEs particularly the loans of Province A availed by the borrowers in Batangas City. c. Population involved: The science teachers and students; and Specifically, it intends to: d. Period of the study: School year identify the backgrounds of SME’s 2015-2018 loan borrowers in terms of type of business, years of operations, type of  ownership, capitalization, estimated Scientific thinking has the following income, and their estimated characteristics: expenses; 1. it is based on facts to identify the loan availments of 2. it starts from a complex of problems SME’s in terms of amount of the loan, purpose of the loan, collateral 3. it is free from personal bias or opinion required, interest rate, and repayment period; 4. it uses objective measurements Microfinance Services Utilized by Small VALUES OF RESEARCH and Medium Enterprises in Batangas City General Purpose of Research: to determine the benefits of micro - the preservation and improvement of finance services to SME’s; the quality of human life. to identify the problems encountered All types of research are directed to this by borrowers in availing micro-finance end – to serve man and make his life better. services; Specific Purposes of Research and to propose an action plan to address the problems encountered by 1. To discover new facts or new truths SME’s with micro-finance institutions about known phenomenon for primal to help improve their services to existence. sustain economic growth of SME’s in 2. To find answers to problems which are Batangas City. only practically solved by other fields of PPT 2 discipline RESEARCH and its importance to education 3. To improve existing methods and techniques 4. To provide the educational system order, Research related, valid generalizations into a process of scientific thinking that systematized science leads to the discovery or establishment of 5. To provide basis for correct action and new knowledge or truth (Isidro and decision making in education, business, Malolos,2010) industry, medical field, accountancy, law enforcement, engineering and architecture among others. 6. To satisfy the researcher’s curiosity by searching again exhaustively new facts either for personal satisfaction, institutional benefit or society’s gain 7. To find answers to queries by means of scientific studies 8. To acquire a better and deeper perceived in the same manner by all understanding about one phenomenon that observers can be known and understood better by 4. Research is analytical. The data of all research, such as why women are generally researchers have to be analyzed, presented smaller than men. and interpreted 9. To expand or verify existing knowledge. 5. Research is objective, unbiased and This usually happens when researches logical. All the findings and conclusions are replicate newly discovered facts that may be logically based on empirical data found to expand knowledge gained from a previous research or verify if the same facts 6. Research employs hypothesis. are found. Experimental research requires hypothesis that need to be tested. Descriptive research 10.To improve educational practices, as a general rule do not contain hypothesis business practices, accounting practices, but assumptions based from specific engineering, medical, among others to raise questions are answered in the conclusion the quality of mankind. section 11. To determine as unambiguously as 7. Research employs qualitative or statistical possible either to accept or reject the null methods. Data are transformed into hypothesis numerical measures and are treated 12. To provide man with more of his basic and statistically to determine their significant or social needs. Throughout the hard, tedious usefulness. search for new knowledge for basic, social 8. Research is original work. Except in needs, quality of life of mankind is improved. historical research, data are gathered from ESSENTIAL FACTORS FOR EFFECTIVE primary sources or first hand sources and not RESEARCH from secondary sources 1. Men 9. Research is done by expert. Only experts use valid data, carefully designed procedures 2. Money and valid research instrument. One can be 3. Materials an expert through rigorous training. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RESEARCH 10. Research is patient and unhurried activity. A research carelessly done due to racing 1. Research is systematic. It follows an against time may lead to incorrect findings orderly and sequential procedure that leads and shaky conclusions to the discovery of the truth or solution. 11. Research requires an effort-making 2. Research is controlled. All variables, capacity. Research involves much work, time, except those that are tested or being personnel and money experimented upon, are kept constant( not allowed to change). 12. Research requires courage. At times, the encounters public disapproval, frustration, 3. Research is empirical. All the procedures embarrassment, undergo hazards, employed and the data gathered are discomforts, sleepless nights, lack of appetite, sometimes “cry” especially among 5. Readings from professional magazines the women but despite of these difficulties and other periodicals are good source of and problems, the researcher should be research topic. brave enough to finishand pursue the effort 6. Consultations with course instructors, started. research adviser, Deans, Directors of In Filipino usage, Research, VPAA, faculty members, co students are helpful source of research “Kung walang tiyaga, walang nilaga” problems ACTIVITIES OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD 1. Identification of the Research Problem PROBLEM/TOPIC 2. Data Collection 1. Topics should recognize the importance of daily occurrences. 3. Analysis 2. Research is more than compiling, 4. Summarizing Results counting and tabulating data. It involves 5. Drawing Conclusions deducting the consequences of hypothesis through careful observation and the DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED IN application of rigorous logic. RESEARCH 3. Research is a process of testing rather 1. Difficulty of Recognizing Problems than proving, and it implies an objectivity that 2. Duplication let the data lead where they will. 3. Indifference of People to Research 4. Most research students tend to select narrow, practical problems that are closely SOURCES OF RESEARCH PROBLEMS: related to their school experience but rarely have great theoretical significance. 1. Problems confronted in the classroom, office, agency, community, everywhere lend 5. The problem must have practical value. themselves to investigation. 6. It has a boundary line. One could glean 2. Technological changes and curricular limitations. developments are constantly bringing forth new problems and new opportunities for 7. It shows the goal of the study. research 8. It is eye-catching and functional. 3. Classroom lectures, class discussions, FACTORS IN THE SELECTION OF A seminar workshops, forums, final reports, out RESEARCH PROBLEM of class exchanges of ideas, travel will suggest many stimulating problems to be A. External Factors solved. 1. Novelty and avoidance of unnecessary 4. Reading assignments in textbooks, duplication special assignments, research reports and term papers will suggest additional areas of 2. Importance in the field/practical value needed research.  of the problem 5. Questions that do not require a mental struggle. These questions can easily be 3. Special equipment answered even by an elementary student. As 4. Availability of data a critical investigation, research involves thinking and therefore a mental struggle. 5. Institutional or administrative Ex. How many female students are enrolled cooperation in Research 1? B. Personal Factors How many college faculty members wear 1. Researcher’s interest in the eyeglasses? problem 6. When a machine can take the place of a researcher to provide answers to questions. 2. Time required to finish the study Recently, the impact of computer technology 3. Special qualification of the has facilitated the generation of data. researcher Ex. Are you offering computer course? 4. Cost of investigating the problem Do you accept physically handicapped students in the college of education? 5. Hazards, penalties and hardships 7. Metaphysical questions where it is WHAT ARE NOT RESEARCH PROBLEMS? impossible to collect publicly verifiable data and information in order to answer the 1. Do not use a problem in research as a question. method for achieving self-enlightenment or solving a personal problem Ex. Is there a God? 2. Problems whose sole purpose is merely Do you believe in spirits? to compare two sets of data are not suitable research problems IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH TO EDUCATION Ex. What are the directions of the Phil economy during the Aquino administration 1. It is a systematic analysis and the Duterte administration? In education, research is essential as it gives 3. Problems that result in a YES OR No a systematic analysis of the topic. Also, the answer are not problem for research. objectives clearly defined in the research process. Ex. Is homework beneficial to children? 2. Leads to great observations 4. Those that deal with ethical (Moral) questions. It would be very hard to generate In the field of education, the research helps an honest response from these problems in coming to one conclusion. That conclusion more so, in our cultural setting can achieve by observing the facts and figures in depth. Ex. Is there a relationship between premarital sex and class achievement? 3. Results in predictions, theories, and many essential decisions which further principles: necessitates the same from all the participants involved in the process. The researchers come up with valid predictions, theories, and great results 8. Brings consistency in the work: through the observations, hypothesis and When the work is done with full in-depth research queries. So, this way also helps analysis, it tends to be right and accurate. The researchers to come up with great process of research help brings consistency conclusions. in the work, which lessens the flaws and 4. Improving practices mistakes in the final outcome of the process. The educational research is important for 9. Motivates others the students to improve practices and at the Educational research builds patience same time, it helps in improving those because it is a lengthy process. In order to get individuals who really wish to bring fruitful results, you need to build patience improvement in those practices. and only then you will be able to motivate Educational research helps in the overall others. improvement of the individual. QUALIFICATIONS OF A GOOD Be it a student or any teacher who is RESEARCHER researching on some topic, it is of great help 1. He must know the principles and to them. It acts as a lighthouse and empowers the individual. methods of research. 5. Develops new understanding related to the 2. He must know the parts or elements of a learning, teaching, etc. research paper and be able to apply them The educators benefited through various research as it helps them in having a better in practice understanding of the subject. Along with this, 3. He must know the statistical measures it develops greater understanding related to that are applicable in the analysis of data. teaching, learning and other educational administration. 4. He must be patient, persistent, and resourceful in conducting research. 6. Helps in initiating the action: 5. He must have deep interest in searching The research you do should result in for the truth no matter how bitter it is. performing some action or practice. So, the research should aim to produce the highest 6. He must have a good command of the result which compliments the study. Also, English language. you should make sure your study ensures the 7. He must have analytical and critical mind. applicable findings so as to match the result. 8. He must be alert and can be relied on 7. Helps in decision making: about past and current events. Good research requires proper time and effort. It prepares the person for taking  THESIS – a report of a scholar upon some piece of research which he has completed. It is a culmination of devious process extending from the initial insights into the opportunity for investigation to the insertion of the final footnotes. Thesis a research output conducted by the graduate or undergraduate student in partial fulfillment of the course or degree requirement and which shall be defended before a panel of examiners/reviewers. DISSERTATION a research paper submitted by a candidate for the doctoral degree. This paper requires more research and more extensive development of ideas than a master’s thesis.