This study assessed the research capabilities of teachers at St. Agnes Academy, Inc. (SAA) in writing a research paper and a publishable research paper, with the goal of developing a comprehensive research program for the institution. Using a descriptive-evaluative approach,94 elementary and high school teachers' responses to a survey questionnaire were gathered by total enumeration sampling. Data were analyzed using mean and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Findings revealed that teachers are moderately capable in producing both a research paper with an Overall Mean of 3.28 and a publishable paper with an Overall Mean of 3.03. Remarkably, teachers were slightly capable in areas such as writing research methods and adopting/ constructing research instruments. Significantly, the analysis revealed that the teachers’ undergraduate educational attainment (p=0.01) and attendance in research seminars and workshops (p=0.0006) have a significant impact on their ability to write a research paper. Undergraduate educational attainment has a significant impact on generating a publishable manuscript (p=0.0001), as well as post-graduate study (p=0.04). On the other hand, there was no discernible correlation between age and years of teaching in SAA. The study concludes that targeted professional development, rather than broad demographic factors, is key to enhancing research productivity. A research program was then established with the goal of empowering teachers in identified areas of weakness and using their training as a model for other Institutional Basic Education (IBED) institutions.

Authors:
Heidi Donghit, St. Agnes Academy, Inc., Philippines
Joan Alejo, University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi, Philippines
Owen Del Castillo, St. Agnes Academy, Inc., Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Heidi C. Donghit, Graduate Student at Bicol University. An educator and innovator passionate about teaching and learning, student leadership and program development. Currently completing a PhD in Educational Foundations.

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