Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences

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Authors: Rome B. Moralista, M.A. Ed., Gabriel C. Delariarte, Ed.D.

The pre-test and post-test research method was used to determine the importance of ALS Education and its influence on the intellectual abilities of Indigenous Peoples at the Brgy. Matag-ob, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo, Philippines for the calendar years 2012-2013. The findings revealed that the respondents intellectual abilities was “Very High” from Kabuhayan at Likas na Yaman, and Kasanayang Pangkomunikasyon.; both Matematika at Agham, and Pagpapalawak ng Pananaw “High”. As a whole, the general means show that the intellectual abilities Indigenous Peoples (IPs) at the Brgy. Matag-ob, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo, Philippines is “Very High” result in the pre-test; the respondents intellectual abilities was “Very High” form Kabuhayan at Likas na Yaman, and Kasanayang Pangkomunikasyon.; both Matematika at Agham, and Pagpapalawak ng Pananaw “ Very High”. As a whole, the general means show that the intellectual abilities Indigenous Peoples (IPs) at the Brgy. Matag-ob, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo, Philippines is “Very High” in the post-test result; there are no differences between respondent’s intellectual abilities in pre-test examination. This simply means that the intellectual abilities in pre-test examination of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) at the Brgy. Matag-ob, Municipality of Janiuay using four (4) strategies were the same. Finally, there were differences between respondents intellectual abilities in post-test examination. This simply means that their differences in four (4) intellectual strategies in posttest examination exert a significant influence on the academic performance of respondents for their personal growth.

14-18

Authors: Dr. Norma L. Menez

This study was done in order to find out whether there are also mismatch, underemployment and promotion issues among graduates in Masters in business program of the university. More specifically, it determined the employment status of the graduate after pursuing MBA program in Lyceum University from 2008 – 2012, which include the university customized MBA program. It also determined the school-related and work-related factors that affect the graduate’s employability and promotion and further assess the extent by which work values and skills provided by LPU contribute to the graduate’s employability and promotion. Descriptive research design was used to trace graduate’s employability and employment status of Master in Business Administration in Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas. Results showed that 96 percent of the Masters in Business Administration graduates from 2008-2012 are gainfully employed locally with regular status and are holding professional and managerial positions. The MBA course has contributed to the graduate’s professional advancement. Communication, human and technical skills and the values of Love of God, honesty, love for truth and persevearance and hardwork are very relevant to their job. The professional subjects, curriculum and instruction gained from LPU –MBA are likewise found very relevant to their respective work.

24-27

Authors: Ronald O. Ocampo, Normalina P. Usita

- This study was aimed to improve the quality of nipa wine. Specifically, it was intended to determine what fruit juices that can be added to nipa wine that improve its quality; compare the sample treatments in terms of taste, color and aroma; and determine the cost of production of the different samples. The different treatments were: T0-Nipa wine (NW)control, T1 Nipa wine + Mulberry fruit extract T2 NW + Pineapple, and Treatment 3 NW + Calamansi. The samples were evaluated by 30 panel of judges in terms of taste, aroma and color. Data were analyzed using ranking and rank difference was further tested using the Friedman’s rank test. Results revealed that T1 was the most preferred sample in terms of taste and color while treatment 2 on aroma. The least preferred treatment was the control. Rank differences showed highly significant result in their taste, aroma and color. Hence, nipa wine can be further improve using fruit juice additives. Hence, the following recommendations are forwarded: Mass Production of the improved nipa wine should be undertaken as part of the income generating activities of the college; Promotion of the improved nipa wine should be done especially in trade fairs; The alcohol, sugar content and other nutrients content should be done which is a needed in the development of product label; Design and development of packaging materials should be done for an added market value; Conduct other researches which focuses on other fruit additives should be done; Similar studies should be conducted especially to other wine of less economic value.

34-37

Authors: Polemer M. Cuarto

This study is an integration of two different fields: Number Theory and Computer Science. In this paper, an algebraic algorithm as an alternative method for finding solutions to problems on linear congruences was developed. The basic idea of the technique is to convert the given linear congruence into linear equations and solve them algebraically. The advantage of this algorithm is the simplicity of its computation since it uses algebraic concepts which are easy to understand. Some illustrative examples are given to show validity of this method for solving linear congruences. An application of developed algorithm on solving linear congruences to cryptography using RSA cryptosystem was also presented in this paper.

47-54

Authors: Gloria B. Osea, Simeon B. Botor

Socio-demographic profile, teaching methods, strategies used and training needs of Early Child Preschool Teachers (PSTs) and Day Care Workers (DCWs) in Region V (Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, and Albay) were studied. The level of improvement in the teaching competencies of PSTs and DCWs in Camarines Sur before and after the capability enhancement training was determined. Half of the PSTs were young (19 -30 years old). Almost all (92.5%) of PSTs are female. Half are married and half are single in status. Their monthly salary ranged from Php 3,000.00- Php 4,000.00. All of them finished college but lack specialization in early childhood education. Half of them had one to three years teaching experience. Contrary to the above findings, the DCWs belonged to the middle-age group (31-40 years old). Most of them are female and married. More than half of them received Php 1,000.00 – Php 2,000.00 monthly honorarium and are college graduates who lack early childhood education units. The rest are college undergraduate, high school graduate and high school undergraduate. More than half have worked as DCW for seven to 15 years and above. Early education teachers used demonstration method and behavioral modeling. Computer assisted instruction was never used. Their training needs were on framing behavioral objectives, lesson planning, teaching methodologies, development of instructional materials, and skills in music, arts and drama. Both PSTs and DCWs have fair level of teaching competency (LTC) and have developing level of teachers professional development (LTPD) along lesson planning, teaching methodologies and development of instructional materials before the training except for framing behavioral objectives among PSTs which was satisfactory and skills in music, arts and drama among DCWs was satisfactory. The LTC of PSTs and DCWs in all teaching competencies was high and have expert level of LTPD after the training except for lesson planning among DCWs which was satisfactory. Significant differences were observed in the level of improvement in all teaching competencies of PSTs and DCWs after the training.

64-69

Authors: ARLY B. BALINGBING

This study aimed to determine the (1) respondents’ profile, (2) the College’s strength and weaknesses, (3) the demand and supply of ABIT graduates for the next five years, (4) the course’s feasibility in Rinconada, and (5) the socio-economic benefits in offering the ladderized degree. Using descriptive survey method and random sampling, data were gathered from 1,578 graduating students from eight high schools in Nabua, Camarines Sur through questionnaire and informal interview. Statistical tools used are frequency count and percentage technique. Findings showed that 63%of the respondents were female, 56% were 15-16 years old, and 33% were parents-dependent. The College is ISO – certified with academically conducive, state-of-the-arts facilities and capable faculty members but no resident instructors of outsourcing-related course. It is situated in a province with two BPO companies which require about 16, 000 employees by 2016 subject to yearly increase. But few graduates are hired due to lack of required competencies and no school offer ABIT with BPO specialization. Respondents considered the course attractive (60%) and highly employable locally and internationally (50%). To conclude, offering ABIT with BPO specialization is feasible since the external and internal aspects are favorable, the needed facility and faculty are available and no other school in Camarines Sur offers it. The administration supports the new program as part of the College’s mandates and as stipulated in its 2014-2018 Strategic Development Plan.

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Authors: Vincent D. Chua, Kenneth P. Caringal, Bernard Ryan C. De Guzman, Edward Allan D. Baroja, Johnver B. Maguindayao, Beverly T. Caiga

The study aimed to assess the Level of Implementation of the COM-EX Activity of LIMA. The researchers used descriptive method of research. The data were gathered through questionnaires. The respondents of the study were 30 residents of Barangay Wawa, Batangas City. The results revealed that the respondents are aware on the different activities of the ComEx Activity of LIMA; and the ComEx activity of LIMA are well Implemented. The researchers recommend to the school to conduct seminar regarding in the environment issues to obtain knowledge and to increase the awareness of the beneficiaries of the ComEx of LIMA.

89-94

Authors: Donna Lea P. Buendia

Learning-by-doing is generally considered the most effective way to learn. A variety of resources and emerging visualization and simulation make it possible to offer students authentic learning experiences through cognitive application ranging from experimentation to real world problem solving. This paper assessed the preference for cognitive application as an approach for authentic learning of the students of College Arts and Sciences in Batangas State University. More specifically, the study aimed to describe the profile of the students in terms of age, sex, course, and to determine the authentic learning experiences as to authenticity, engagement and learning motivation as determinants for the responsiveness of the students. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. The results showed favorable responses that applied cognition through authentic learning is more preferred and have a greater impact in learning. It also revealed more inclination of the students from older year levels in applied cognitive methods for gaining authentic learning, given that they are getting ready to transverse the path in their career lives. In terms of sex profile, female respondents tend to be more affiliated with the psychomotor domain showing a little difference with the response of male participants. Female respondents are motivated further to devote more efforts to real professional practice. Respondents from BS Development Communication used their active orientation to relate with customized strategies in order to know the applications necessary for their course education. However, BS Psychology students gave emphasis on the theoretical and abstract education as shown in the lower mean results. In order to have an effective education setting, an authentic learning environment requires students to reflect upon a broad base of knowledge to solve problems, and to predict, hypothesize, and experiment to produce a solution