Basic Education

RESEARCH
AGENDA

OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION

Context
Process
Purpose
Guiding Principles
Conceptual Framework
Research Themes

CONTEXT
DepEd Mission and Vision
DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2015
Policy Development Process

Promotes evidence-based policy

formulation supported by research.

DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2015

/ DepEd Order No. 4, s 2016
Revised Basic Education Research
Fund (BERF) Guidelines

Supports DepEd Order 13 through providing

mechanisms for conducting research.

THE PROCESS
Comprehensive Problem Tree Analysis

PRD staff / CO Key Informants

Executive pronouncements, official documents,
and professional expertise

Synthesis of the Outputs

PRD staff
External partners

Consultation and Validation

Purposively-selected and nationallyrepresentative group of key informants

Executive Committee Review & Approval

DepEd Executive Committee

Dissemination of the Research Agenda

PURPOSE
The research agenda seeks to:
Build on gains from existing research
Generate new knowledge on less
explored but priority fields of basic
education
Systematically focus the DepEds
attention to relevant education issues;
and
Maximize available resources for
research within and outside the
Department

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
In the conduct of research

EXCELLENCE

Relevant and researchable

Appropriate research methods
Logical, coherent, and evidence-based findings

INTEGRITY
High ethical standards

Honest and accurate in the collection, analysis,

and reporting of data

OPENNESS
Collaborative research work

Multi-disciplinary perspectives
Truthful and timely dissemination of research
results

RESEARCH THEMES

Conceptual Framework

RESEARCH THEMES
TEACHING AND LEARNING

CHILD PROTECTION
HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
GOVERNANCE

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Instruction
Assessment
Learning Outcomes

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Instruction
- Enhancing teaching of the new K to 12
curriculum
- Honing well-rounded learners
- Implementation of MTB-MLE

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Instruction
What teaching and learning
strategies
can
teachers
apply to ensure inclusive
learning?

Individual learning styles

Multiple intelligences
Inclusive education
Child-centered
approach
Resources and materials
Emerging
good
practices

What factors affect

teachers delivery of
curriculum?

the
the

Various subjects (English,

Science, Math, etc)
High order thinking skills
Spiral progression
Class size
Contact time
Materials and resources

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Instruction
How can electronic gadgets
and
other
forms
of
information
and
communication technology
(ICT) be effectively used to
enhance
the
teachinglearning process?

Computerization
ICT classrooms
Electronic tablets
Cost-benefit analysis
Issues and concerns

What role does language

play in the teaching-learning
process?

Mother tongue
Multi-lingual education
Emerging good practices
Issues and concerns
Evaluation

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Assessment
- Further study on the details and implementation
of the K to 12 Assessment Framework

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Assessment
For
students
undergoing
Alternative Delivery Modes
(ADMs), Alternative Learning
System (ALS) and other
special programs, what role
does Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL) play?

Recognition
of
Prior
Learning
Alternative Delivery Modes
Alternative
Learning
System
Special programs

What factors affect the

implementation of formative
assessment?

Classroom assessment
Emerging good practices

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Assessment
What is the best way to
benefit from all the testing
being done in the Philippine
education system?

Classroom tests
National tests
International tests
System diagnostics
Cost-benefit analysis

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Learning Outcomes
- Understanding what drives achievement of
learning outcomes
- Assessing and comparing the progress of learners
across subjects, grade levels and geographical
regions

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Learning Outcomes
How does the achievement
of
expected
learning
outcomes vary per region
and/or division including
ARMM?

Regional
and
division
variation
Role of leaders (Director,
Superintendent,
Supervisors, and Principals)
Geographic, political, and
economic factors)

What factors within the

education system affect the
achievement of learning
outcomes?

Specialization
Training
Experience
Materials
Class size
Language
Assessment
Resources
Governance

CHILD PROTECTION
In-depth studies on bullying, teen-age pregnancy,
addictive behaviors, and child labor
Prevalence
Effectiveness of previous interventions
Potential of new approaches to protect learners

CHILD PROTECTION
How can DepEd help reduce
the incidence of teenage
pregnancy and still provide
attractive learning options for
those involved?

How can DepEd best prevent

bullying?

Types
Prevalence
Effects
Policies
Programs
Implementation

Factors
Reproductive
health
education
Supportive environment
Policies
Programs
Implementation

CHILD PROTECTION
How can DepEd effectively
help
reduce
addiction
among its students and staff?

Smoking
Drugs
Alcohol
Gambling
Gaming
Policies
Programs
Implementation

How can DepEd best support

victims of child abuse?

Child labor
Physical and verbal abuse

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Teacher Qualifications
and Hiring
Career Development
Incentives

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Teacher Qualifications
and Hiring
- teachers existing qualifications and competency
requirement vis-a vis-needs of the K to 12 and special
education programs
- Ways to upgrade pre-service preparation
DepEds role in providing continuous quality training

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Teacher Qualifications and Hiring
What teacher qualifications
and
competencies
are
required to effectively deliver
each of the subjects of the K
to 12 Curriculum?

What
qualifications
and
competencies are required
for teaching in specialized
basic education programs?

Career Development
Inclusive education

NCBTS
Various subjects (English,
Science, Math, etc)
Years of experience
Specialization
Academic skills
Interpersonal skills

IP education
Special education
Muslim education
Alternative Learning System
Alternative Delivery Modes

Incentives

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Teacher Qualifications and Hiring
How can pre-service teacher
education be improved to
develop teachers who can
effectively deliver the K to 12
Curriculum?

What are the issues and

challenges in hiring public
school teachers and how
can these be addressed?

Localization law
Ranking system
Natural vacancies
Planned positions
NOSCA
Political influence
Competition
between
public and private sector
Emigration and/or foreign
contractual work

Career Development

Teacher
Education
Institutions
Core courses
Non-core but important
courses
New courses

Incentives

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Career Development
- Examine various dimensions of and determinants
of professional growth of teaching and nonteaching personnel
- Validate challenges to personnel movement and
progression

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Career Development
How can public sector hiring,
retention, assessment,
development, promotion, and
recognition be enhanced to
support DepEd employees in
different career stages in support
of the implementation of the K to
12 Program?

Career path
Personal considerations
Quota system
Item reclassification
Mentoring
Training
Further study
Patronage and corruption

What kind of capacity building

activities are necessary and
most effective in improving the
work performance of teachers
and other DepEd personnel?

Overall training program

Specialized
training
program
Selection process
Training strategy
Practical application
Monitoring and evaluation
Feedback and redesign

Incentives

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Incentives
- Nature and effectiveness of existing employee
incentives
- Monetary and non-monetary strategies e.g. non
traditional mechanisms to keep personnel
motivated to perform well

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Incentives
What
is
the
most
appropriate
incentive
structure for all kinds of
DepEd employees?

Career Development

Professionalization
Salary
Benefits
Incentives
Non-cash compensation
Protection and safeguards
Grievance

Incentives

GOVERNANCE
- Ensure that structure, systems and processes contribute
to the successful achievement of basic education outcomes

Transparency &
Accountability
Evaluation

GOVERNANCE
Planning
Finance

Program Management
Transparency &
Accountability
Evaluation

GOVERNANCE
Planning
- Standards and policies

Evaluation

GOVERNANCE
Planning
How can DepEd effectively and
efficiently determine its
requirements for critical
education resources for schools,
community learning centers,
and other special programs?

Planning standards
Responsiveness and flexibility
Typologies and classifications
Critical resources
Teachers
Classrooms
Furniture
Textbooks
Equipment
Water and sanitation
Hygiene facilities
Operating budget
Disasters

How can DepEd improve its

overall planning process?

Timeframe
Requirements
Participation
Consolidation

GOVERNANCE
Finance
- Balance efficiency in the budget
releases with government budget and
accounting requirements
- Examine the negative effects of poor financial
management to intended beneficiaries

Evaluation

GOVERNANCE
Finance
How can DepEd improve its
process for the efficient
acquisition and disbursement of
program and project funds,
consistent with applicable
government issuances on
budgeting and accounting?

Policies and practices

Issues and challenges
Timeframe
Budget defense and
Complete Staff Work
Budget execution
Evaluation and policy
amendment

How
does
financial
performance
affect
key
stakeholders in DepEd?

Fund managers
Intended beneficiaries
Accountability
Conscientiousness

GOVERNANCE
Program Management
- Focuses on how to best develop,
implement, monitor and evaluate
programs, projects and activities

Evaluation

GOVERNANCE
Program Management
How effective is DepEds
brand of program
management and how can it
be further improved?

Program and project

development
Operational efficiency
Coordination and provision
of technical assistance
Monitoring and feedback
Capability building
Personnel selection
Support structures and
processes

GOVERNANCE
Transparency and Accountability
- Incorporate in the budget process accountability
for the achievement of target and outcomes
- Determine how mechanisms such as the bulletin
board and grievance procedures promote
transparency and accountability in schools

Transparency and
Accountability
Evaluation

GOVERNANCE
Transparency & Accountability
What practices promote
transparency and
accountability in school
operations?

Accounting and auditing

rules and regulations
Procurement law
Transparency Board
Implementing units
Fiscal autonomy
Manpower and resource
requirements

How can schools effectively

address grievances from
teachers, learners, parents,
and the community?

Policies and practices

Nature / types
Issues and challenges
Resolution

GOVERNANCE
Evaluation
- Determine if the undertaking produced its intended result
in the best way possible so that decisions can be made at
the appropriate stages of the project cycle.

Transparency and
Accountability
Evaluation

GOVERNANCE
Evaluation
How effective have selected
DepEd policies been in
meeting their stated
objectives?

How effective have key DepEd

programs, projects, and
activities been in meeting their
stated objectives?

RA 9155
Private school
engagement
Private sector partnerships

Human Resource Training and

Development Fund
Every Child A Reader Program
Multi-grade schools
Regional Science High Schools
Special Science Elementary Schools
Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math Program
Strengthened Technical-Vocational
Education Program
Adopt-a School Program
Library Hub
MTB-MLE
Alternative Delivery Modes
School-based initiatives implemented in
various versions in different divisions

GOVERNANCE
Evaluation
How can DepEd fully benefit
from the abundance of
evaluation outputs and
expertise from within and
outside the Department?

Research utilization
Partnerships and joint
undertakings
Issues and concerns
Roles and responsibilities
Capability building
Incentives

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
Schools Division of __________________________________

RE-ENTRY ACTION PLAN IN RESEARCH

SY 2016-2017

Objectives

Strategies

Program

Resources

Activities
Human

Prepared by:

___________________________________

Non-Human

Time Frame
Financial

From

Expected Output
To

Approved:

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