Ericson Olario Alieto is a full-time faculty of the College of Teacher Education, Western Mindanao State university. He can be reached through ericsonalieto@gmail.com and ericson_alieto@dlsu.edu.ph He earned his doctorate degree in Applied Linguistics at the De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila as a scholar of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Supervisors: Rochelle Irene Lucas
This research focuses on exploring the aftermath and diverse impacts of writing anxiety experienc... more This research focuses on exploring the aftermath and diverse impacts of writing anxiety experienced by prospective nonlanguage teachers. The study primarily delves into the levels and types of writing anxiety that disrupt the academic performance and personal pursuits of future educators. The participants in this study encompassed 165 students pursuing majors unrelated to language, such as Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics (BSED Math), Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAED), and Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNED). To ensure accurate data collection, the study employed assessment tools, namely, the Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI) and the Causes of Writing Anxiety Inventory (CWAI), both exhibiting high-reliability scores of .757 and .936, respectively. Employing one-way ANOVA, the collected data were subjected to statistical analysis. The findings of the study indicated that the participants consistently experienced heightened anxi...
This study provides a comprehensive discussion to determine and investigate the level of knowledg... more This study provides a comprehensive discussion to determine and investigate the level of knowledge, perception, selfassessment, and attitude of preservice teachers (PST) toward renewable energy (RE), in an emerging and developing country that is heavily reliant on oil and fossil fuels. The significance of the study lies in the need to better understand the role in informing future teachers and their individual perception on the current concept of RE, which is essential to mold individuals into responsible energy consumers. The investigation was administered on 155 respondents 104 (67.1%) of the participants were females, who are pursuing language major courses in education. The study employed a descriptive quantitative design, to quantify and measure a phenomenon or phenomena, such as the overall perception and attitude of PSTs toward renewable energy. To ensure accurate data collection, the study employed a research instrument adapted from [1] exhibiting a good reliability score for interpretation of .678 Cronbach's alpha. Furthermore, Shapiro-Wilk test was employed to test the normality of the distribution of data. Employing one-way ANOVA, the collected data was subjected to statistical analysis. The investigation yielded significant and positive results regarding the RE sources such as solar (64.5%), wind (58.1%), and geothermal (51.6%) which produced a high mean score, which suggests proficiency and expertise in the context of RE. The study revealed that gender has a neutral effect on the results and does not pose any significant difference.
Teachers and the would-be teachers are the facilitators of learning who are the first to implant ... more Teachers and the would-be teachers are the facilitators of learning who are the first to implant to us knowledge as we aim to instill sustainable development in every facet of our daily operations. Moreover, to realize sustainable development, this research focuses on the extent of environmental awareness in the framework of waste management among preservice teachers in the College of Teacher Education. This study employed a descriptive-quantitative research design with a 30-item survey questionnaire consisting of five different categories to measure the level of awareness of the preservice teacher. It was administered to a total of 250 third year and fourth-year preservice teachers upon which 213 (85.2%) responded. The findings of this study revealed the multifaceted spectrum of attitudes of the preservice teachers that span from pessimism to optimism in relation to waste management practices and environmental concerns. The results suggest that stakeholders consider a diverse range of perspectives when formulating strategies to promote sustainable waste management practices and cultivate environmental awareness.
This study offers a comprehensive examination of the
linguistic landscape in a nonmetropolitan un... more This study offers a comprehensive examination of the linguistic landscape in a nonmetropolitan university, focusing on the dominant language used in university signage. The study primarily delves into the multilingual characteristics and nature of Western Mindanao State University, situated in a linguistically-diverse environment. The study employed analytical categories, which was utilized to serve as basis in selecting and gathering data from various signages across the university, to ensure the accuracy of the data collection. The findings of the study indicated that the university contains five (5) languages that make its linguistic landscape, specifically: English (95.51%), Filipino (7.81%), Chavacano (3.07%), Tausug (1.28%), and Bisaya (0.64%). The data was analyzed using the content analysis to accurately interpret the taken photographs in the university. The study also uncovers the inequality of the number of signages, wherein majority of the signages are monolingual nature, and only limited on the bilingual and multilingual signs. The investigation also revealed a significant result that English is the dominant language used on signages despite the locale’s diverse linguistic and cultural background. The major findings of this study portray that Western Mindanao State University employs both official and non-official signages throughout the campus and in terms of linguistic diversity, local languages are not entirely prevalent and observable on the signages across the entire campus. Consequently, despite the university’s focus towards internationalization and global excellence, there is observable scarcity in multilingual signages. It is imperative to acknowledge the value of multilingual signages, not only for the purpose of communication, but for the preservation of local languages, that are crucial for cultural and ethnic representations.
When social media and technology develop, language forms develop as well. For as long as a messag... more When social media and technology develop, language forms develop as well. For as long as a message is conveyed, adherence to aspects of spelling and writing in its profundity tends to not be observed and practiced. This creates mishaps and doubts about the ability of individuals to equate to their outputs. Especially for education students who are trained to become English language instructors, it is timely and imperative to determine the status quo of their attitudes in English spelling and writing. Thus, this study seeks to determine students' attitudes toward English spelling and writing, whether a significant relationship exists between students' attitudes toward spelling and writing, and whether a significant difference exists in students' attitudes toward spelling and writing across courses. This investigation gathered data from 102 college students in a bachelor of secondary education (BSED) in English, and a bachelor of elementary education (BEED) course, with the utilization of a questionnaire adapted from Al-Sobhi et al. (2018). The results of the present study showed that students have positive attitudes toward English spelling and writing. A significant positive relationship also existed between the attitudes of the students toward spelling and writing. Moreover, for English spelling, no significant difference was found between the attitudes of the students in the BSED and BEED. However, in English writing, there is a significant difference between students' attitudes. Such findings could provide essential information for fostering prospective activities to further hone students' skills in English writing for different purposes and in spelling.
The spread of the Coronavirus pandemic had affected every sector in our community including the s... more The spread of the Coronavirus pandemic had affected every sector in our community including the sector of education. Educational institutions all over the world were forced to temporarily close. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuously arising yet learners should continue to learn. Thus, the Department of Education together with other educational institutions in the Philippines decided to devise a learning continuity plan. The authorities and the stakeholders decided to utilize distance learning as an alternative to face-to-face classes. Specifically, public elementary and secondary schools used distance modular learning. The modules used in modular distance learning. Hence, this qualitative research study utilized the thematic analysis method to unveil the challenges and coping mechanisms of English language teachers in developing the modules. This study primarily aimed to present the challenges encountered by inexperienced English language teachers in developing the materials for the...
Language choice in teaching mathematics is a legitimate area of concern. It is noted that tension... more Language choice in teaching mathematics is a legitimate area of concern. It is noted that tension exists in classrooms where mathematics is taught in a language different from the first language spoken by the learners (Martínez & Dominguez, 2018). It is then a logical supposition to make that if students in mathematics classes are taught and tested in a language that is not their native their scores and proficiency levels may not be a true measure of their abilities, but a reflection of their mastery of the language used as medium of instruction (Haag, Heppt, Stanat, Kuhl & Pant, 2013). Against this contention, this study is conducted to determine the mathematics proficiency and anxiety of students learning mathematics across different local languages. In addition, the study analyzed whether significant differences exist in the investigated variables across gender. The study disclosed interesting results which were discussed herein.
This research focuses on exploring the aftermath and diverse impacts of writing anxiety experienc... more This research focuses on exploring the aftermath and diverse impacts of writing anxiety experienced by prospective nonlanguage teachers. The study primarily delves into the levels and types of writing anxiety that disrupt the academic performance and personal pursuits of future educators. The participants in this study encompassed 165 students pursuing majors unrelated to language, such as Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics (BSED Math), Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAED), and Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNED). To ensure accurate data collection, the study employed assessment tools, namely, the Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI) and the Causes of Writing Anxiety Inventory (CWAI), both exhibiting high-reliability scores of .757 and .936, respectively. Employing one-way ANOVA, the collected data were subjected to statistical analysis. The findings of the study indicated that the participants consistently experienced heightened anxi...
This study provides a comprehensive discussion to determine and investigate the level of knowledg... more This study provides a comprehensive discussion to determine and investigate the level of knowledge, perception, selfassessment, and attitude of preservice teachers (PST) toward renewable energy (RE), in an emerging and developing country that is heavily reliant on oil and fossil fuels. The significance of the study lies in the need to better understand the role in informing future teachers and their individual perception on the current concept of RE, which is essential to mold individuals into responsible energy consumers. The investigation was administered on 155 respondents 104 (67.1%) of the participants were females, who are pursuing language major courses in education. The study employed a descriptive quantitative design, to quantify and measure a phenomenon or phenomena, such as the overall perception and attitude of PSTs toward renewable energy. To ensure accurate data collection, the study employed a research instrument adapted from [1] exhibiting a good reliability score for interpretation of .678 Cronbach's alpha. Furthermore, Shapiro-Wilk test was employed to test the normality of the distribution of data. Employing one-way ANOVA, the collected data was subjected to statistical analysis. The investigation yielded significant and positive results regarding the RE sources such as solar (64.5%), wind (58.1%), and geothermal (51.6%) which produced a high mean score, which suggests proficiency and expertise in the context of RE. The study revealed that gender has a neutral effect on the results and does not pose any significant difference.
Teachers and the would-be teachers are the facilitators of learning who are the first to implant ... more Teachers and the would-be teachers are the facilitators of learning who are the first to implant to us knowledge as we aim to instill sustainable development in every facet of our daily operations. Moreover, to realize sustainable development, this research focuses on the extent of environmental awareness in the framework of waste management among preservice teachers in the College of Teacher Education. This study employed a descriptive-quantitative research design with a 30-item survey questionnaire consisting of five different categories to measure the level of awareness of the preservice teacher. It was administered to a total of 250 third year and fourth-year preservice teachers upon which 213 (85.2%) responded. The findings of this study revealed the multifaceted spectrum of attitudes of the preservice teachers that span from pessimism to optimism in relation to waste management practices and environmental concerns. The results suggest that stakeholders consider a diverse range of perspectives when formulating strategies to promote sustainable waste management practices and cultivate environmental awareness.
This study offers a comprehensive examination of the
linguistic landscape in a nonmetropolitan un... more This study offers a comprehensive examination of the linguistic landscape in a nonmetropolitan university, focusing on the dominant language used in university signage. The study primarily delves into the multilingual characteristics and nature of Western Mindanao State University, situated in a linguistically-diverse environment. The study employed analytical categories, which was utilized to serve as basis in selecting and gathering data from various signages across the university, to ensure the accuracy of the data collection. The findings of the study indicated that the university contains five (5) languages that make its linguistic landscape, specifically: English (95.51%), Filipino (7.81%), Chavacano (3.07%), Tausug (1.28%), and Bisaya (0.64%). The data was analyzed using the content analysis to accurately interpret the taken photographs in the university. The study also uncovers the inequality of the number of signages, wherein majority of the signages are monolingual nature, and only limited on the bilingual and multilingual signs. The investigation also revealed a significant result that English is the dominant language used on signages despite the locale’s diverse linguistic and cultural background. The major findings of this study portray that Western Mindanao State University employs both official and non-official signages throughout the campus and in terms of linguistic diversity, local languages are not entirely prevalent and observable on the signages across the entire campus. Consequently, despite the university’s focus towards internationalization and global excellence, there is observable scarcity in multilingual signages. It is imperative to acknowledge the value of multilingual signages, not only for the purpose of communication, but for the preservation of local languages, that are crucial for cultural and ethnic representations.
When social media and technology develop, language forms develop as well. For as long as a messag... more When social media and technology develop, language forms develop as well. For as long as a message is conveyed, adherence to aspects of spelling and writing in its profundity tends to not be observed and practiced. This creates mishaps and doubts about the ability of individuals to equate to their outputs. Especially for education students who are trained to become English language instructors, it is timely and imperative to determine the status quo of their attitudes in English spelling and writing. Thus, this study seeks to determine students' attitudes toward English spelling and writing, whether a significant relationship exists between students' attitudes toward spelling and writing, and whether a significant difference exists in students' attitudes toward spelling and writing across courses. This investigation gathered data from 102 college students in a bachelor of secondary education (BSED) in English, and a bachelor of elementary education (BEED) course, with the utilization of a questionnaire adapted from Al-Sobhi et al. (2018). The results of the present study showed that students have positive attitudes toward English spelling and writing. A significant positive relationship also existed between the attitudes of the students toward spelling and writing. Moreover, for English spelling, no significant difference was found between the attitudes of the students in the BSED and BEED. However, in English writing, there is a significant difference between students' attitudes. Such findings could provide essential information for fostering prospective activities to further hone students' skills in English writing for different purposes and in spelling.
The spread of the Coronavirus pandemic had affected every sector in our community including the s... more The spread of the Coronavirus pandemic had affected every sector in our community including the sector of education. Educational institutions all over the world were forced to temporarily close. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuously arising yet learners should continue to learn. Thus, the Department of Education together with other educational institutions in the Philippines decided to devise a learning continuity plan. The authorities and the stakeholders decided to utilize distance learning as an alternative to face-to-face classes. Specifically, public elementary and secondary schools used distance modular learning. The modules used in modular distance learning. Hence, this qualitative research study utilized the thematic analysis method to unveil the challenges and coping mechanisms of English language teachers in developing the modules. This study primarily aimed to present the challenges encountered by inexperienced English language teachers in developing the materials for the...
Language choice in teaching mathematics is a legitimate area of concern. It is noted that tension... more Language choice in teaching mathematics is a legitimate area of concern. It is noted that tension exists in classrooms where mathematics is taught in a language different from the first language spoken by the learners (Martínez & Dominguez, 2018). It is then a logical supposition to make that if students in mathematics classes are taught and tested in a language that is not their native their scores and proficiency levels may not be a true measure of their abilities, but a reflection of their mastery of the language used as medium of instruction (Haag, Heppt, Stanat, Kuhl & Pant, 2013). Against this contention, this study is conducted to determine the mathematics proficiency and anxiety of students learning mathematics across different local languages. In addition, the study analyzed whether significant differences exist in the investigated variables across gender. The study disclosed interesting results which were discussed herein.
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linguistic landscape in a nonmetropolitan university, focusing on the
dominant language used in university signage. The study primarily
delves into the multilingual characteristics and nature of Western
Mindanao State University, situated in a linguistically-diverse
environment. The study employed analytical categories, which was
utilized to serve as basis in selecting and gathering data from various
signages across the university, to ensure the accuracy of the data
collection. The findings of the study indicated that the university
contains five (5) languages that make its linguistic landscape, specifically:
English (95.51%), Filipino (7.81%), Chavacano (3.07%), Tausug (1.28%),
and Bisaya (0.64%). The data was analyzed using the content analysis to
accurately interpret the taken photographs in the university. The study
also uncovers the inequality of the number of signages, wherein majority
of the signages are monolingual nature, and only limited on the bilingual
and multilingual signs. The investigation also revealed a significant result
that English is the dominant language used on signages despite the
locale’s diverse linguistic and cultural background. The major findings of
this study portray that Western Mindanao State University employs both
official and non-official signages throughout the campus and in terms of
linguistic diversity, local languages are not entirely prevalent and
observable on the signages across the entire campus. Consequently,
despite the university’s focus towards internationalization and global
excellence, there is observable scarcity in multilingual signages. It is
imperative to acknowledge the value of multilingual signages, not only
for the purpose of communication, but for the preservation of local
languages, that are crucial for cultural and ethnic representations.
linguistic landscape in a nonmetropolitan university, focusing on the
dominant language used in university signage. The study primarily
delves into the multilingual characteristics and nature of Western
Mindanao State University, situated in a linguistically-diverse
environment. The study employed analytical categories, which was
utilized to serve as basis in selecting and gathering data from various
signages across the university, to ensure the accuracy of the data
collection. The findings of the study indicated that the university
contains five (5) languages that make its linguistic landscape, specifically:
English (95.51%), Filipino (7.81%), Chavacano (3.07%), Tausug (1.28%),
and Bisaya (0.64%). The data was analyzed using the content analysis to
accurately interpret the taken photographs in the university. The study
also uncovers the inequality of the number of signages, wherein majority
of the signages are monolingual nature, and only limited on the bilingual
and multilingual signs. The investigation also revealed a significant result
that English is the dominant language used on signages despite the
locale’s diverse linguistic and cultural background. The major findings of
this study portray that Western Mindanao State University employs both
official and non-official signages throughout the campus and in terms of
linguistic diversity, local languages are not entirely prevalent and
observable on the signages across the entire campus. Consequently,
despite the university’s focus towards internationalization and global
excellence, there is observable scarcity in multilingual signages. It is
imperative to acknowledge the value of multilingual signages, not only
for the purpose of communication, but for the preservation of local
languages, that are crucial for cultural and ethnic representations.