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Guide and Outline

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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction (to be accomplished after the study)

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to assess the social interaction level of the Teacher Education students enrolled at Jose C. Feliciano
College Foundation. Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:
1. How may the education students be described in terms of their personal profile:
1.1 number of students per year level
1.2 gender
1.3 age
1.4 classification of school in the secondary level
1.4.1 private
1.4.2 public?
2. How may the education students be assessed in terms of their characteristics when interacting with people:
2.1 interpersonal communication skills
2.2 assertiveness
2.3 self-esteem
2.4 emotional intelligence?
3. How may the education students be assessed in terms of their levels of social interaction when using English as a
second language:
3.1 very high
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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Significance of the Study

The study is confident of the important contribution of the present research work especially its significance to the
following:

School Administrators - This would direct the attention of the school administrators and most especially, the program
implementers to address the needs of the students for better quality learning giving more emphasis on the importance of
improving students’ Interpersonal Communication Skills, Levels of Assertiveness, Self-esteem, and Emotional Intelligence.

Teacher Education Students - This study would motivate the students to improve their social interaction skills by
enhancing their Interpersonal Communication Skills, Level of Assertiveness, Self-esteem, and Emotional Intelligence and
these will be gained if they will engage and commit themselves to Curricular and Extra-curricular Activities.

To the reader – This study would give a realization to the reader that the level of Social Interaction may vary depending
on other factors including Interpersonal Skills, Levels of Assertiveness, Self-esteem, and Emotional Intelligence and that
they must give attention to improve these factors in order to enhance level of social interaction.

If all these will be accomplished, the level of social interaction of the students using English language will be improved.

Guide questions in writing this part:

1. Why conduct the study?
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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
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Research Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Assumption of the Study

The respondents have low level of social interaction when using English as their second language.

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1. What do you think is the most relevant and most expected outcome of the study?
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Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study focuses on the personal profile of the respondents, including their Interpersonal Communication Skills, Level
of Assertiveness, Self-esteem, and Emotional Intelligence during social interactions with people using English as their
second language.

Respondents of the study are the second year to fourth year students enrolled under the Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in English program and Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Technical and Livelihood Education (TLE) of
Jose C. Feliciano College Foundation for the academic year 2015-2016. First year students were not included for a
requirement of at least one semester residency must be observed as one of the characteristics of the respondents.

The study was held at Jose C. Feliciano College Foundation, Dau, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Mabalacat is a Philippine
City. It is located in the province of Pampanga in Region III, Central Luzon, which is a part of the Luzon group of islands.
Jose C. Feliciano College Foundation is a Private, Non-Profit, Non-Sectarian Learning Institution. The school offers
Maritime Courses, Bachelor of Secondary Education Majors in English and T.L.E., BS Business Administration, BS
Tourism, BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Accountancy, BS Criminology, Midwifery, Nursing Aide NC II, and
Polytechnic Courses. The school also offers primary education, junior high school and senior high school, grades eleven
and twelve.

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1. WHAT is the focus of study?
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Chapter 1
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Scope and Limitations of the Study

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Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined for better understanding of the study on hand:

Social Interactions are the fundamental and adaptive components of the people in building relationship and network and
these include interpersonal communication, assertiveness, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence (Bergo, Roberts,
Vukobradovic, Roder, ....and Woodgett, 2014).

In this study, it refers to the way people talk and act with each other and various structures in society, build self
confidence without being aggressive, and being aware and able to control emotions.

Interpersonal Communication is an exchange of information between two or more people (Drussel, 2012).

In this study, it refers to the ability of the respondents to make verbal exchanges during social interaction, whether formal
or informal, using English as their second language.

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Chapter 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Look for any related studies and literature that are similar or connected to your study. Use the following
format for retrieving information:

For internet materials:

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Date published: _______________________________ Date retrieved: ____________________________
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For printed materials:

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Chapter 3
METHODS AND PROCEDURES

This chapter presents the methodology that the researcher will employ in this study. Also included in this chapter are the
sampling design, instrument, and technique used in the gathering of data.

Method of Research

The study employed descriptive method of research in the investigation of the personal profile of the BSEd students.
According to Farmer (2004), descriptive research generally includes collection of data in order to test the hypothesis and
answer inquiries related to the subject of the study. It also involves description, recording, analysis, and interpretation of
the gathered data.

Guide questions in writing this part: (Put your answers in questions 1-3 in one paragraph)
1. What method will you use in your study? (Descriptive, Illustrative, Experimental, etc.)
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2. Describe the method of research that you will use:
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3. Why do you think the method is the most appropriate method to use for your study?
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Sampling Design

All the respondents are official enrolees for the first semester of the academic year 2015-2016 at Jose C. Feliciano
College Foundation, Dau, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The respondents were the second year, third year, and fourth year
students enrolled in the BSED course.

Guide questions in writing this part: (Put all your answers in 1 paragraph)
1. What criteria or standard you have set in determining who will be the respondent of your study?
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Chapter 3
METHODS AND PROCEDURES

Sampling Design

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Subjects of the Study

Respondents’ descriptions based on the criteria and qualifications set by the researchers in determining the subjects of the
study are as follows:

Juan Dela Cruz (Respondent 1) is a grade 11 senior high school student enrolled under Accountancy, Business, and
Management track for the 2nd term of the academic year 2016-2017. He got the highest accumulated grade (94.80) in the
overall ranking of the top performing students for the 1st term of the academic year 2016-2017. He complied and
completed all the requirements in all his enrolled courses for the 1st semester. Respondent 1 also passed the evaluation
and got the endorsement of the school’s academic head to be one of the subjects of the study.

Guide question in writing this part:

1. Describe each of your respondents and include in the description the characteristics they possess that are
important and relevant to the study:

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Chapter 3
METHODS AND PROCEDURES

Subjects of the Study

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Research Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Members: ____________________________________________________ Track/Section: ___________________
____________________________________________________ Date of Submission: ______________

Chapter 3
METHODS AND PROCEDURES

Description of Research Instrument

In gathering data, the study will use the following instrument and technique:

Instrument:

Interview – An interview is a conversation in which the interviewer seeks to gain information from the person being
interviewed – usually an expert. A semi-structured interview will be used as the pattern in administering and in
constructing the questions to be used to gather data. In a semi-structured interview, the interviewee will be asked a series
of open-ended questions based on the area to be explored. The researchers sought for the recommendations and approval
of subject matter experts consisting of a ____________, ____________, and ____________. This was made to determine
the validity of the questionnaire to be used as the instrument in this study.

Technique:

The interview will be conducted using a printed questionnaire where respondents are requested to write their answers to
open-ended questions, allowing the interviewee to express his/her responses freely. This was made to achieve the
accuracy of exact answers based on the respondents’ written responses instead of using a recording device to record their
responses. This was also made so assure that same series of questions will be asked to all respondents, avoiding bias,
human error, and technical disruptions and issues.

Guide questions in writing this part:

(Put your answers in questions 1-3 in one paragraph)
1. What type of data gathering method (interview, observation, case study, focused group discussion) will you
use to gather data for your study?
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2. Describe the data gathering method you will use for your study:
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3. Who will be your subject matter experts (people that are experts in the field connected to your topic that will
determine the validity of your instrument e.g. chef, teacher, psychologist, etc.)?
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4. How or in what way will you use the questionnaire in gathering data from your respondents?
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Research Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Members: ____________________________________________________ Track/Section: ___________________
____________________________________________________ Date of Submission: ______________

Chapter 3
METHODS AND PROCEDURES

Description of Research Instrument

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In gathering data, the study will use the following instrument and technique:

Instrument:

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