Fostering a Culture of Research: The Case of Department of Education Cavite Province

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study is an attempt to describe the profile of researchers and the research themes explored byDepartment of Education Cavite researchers and presented during the Coalescence: First Cavite Joint Conference of Basic Education Researchers. In so doing, this study can be a basis for policy formulation to further strengthen the culture of research in the division by encouraging the conduct of studies about least investigated research themes and by motivating teachers, supervisors, and managers to conduct research and present papers in conferences in both local and international arena.

METHODS

The study made use of qualitative research approach carried out by documentary analysis and interview. Data gathered from accomplishment reports, book of abstracts, and registration records were organized, coded, categorized, and analyzed.

RESULTS

Results of the study reveal that 70 studies have solo authors, 35 have 2 authors, 73 has 3 authors, 18 has 4 authors, 5 has five authors, one study has six authors, another one has 9 authors and only one has 14 authors. In terms of theme, 25 were researches on Gender and Development, eight researches on School to School Partnership and School=based Management, 21 were CIP projects and the rest fall under Saliksuri or Teaching and Learning. In terms of gender, there were 231 female researchers and 69 male researchers. In terms of affiliation, 152 researchers were from the Junior High School, 121 from the elementary, 13 from the Senior High School, and 14 from the Schools Division Office.

DISCUSSIONS

Results reveal that the greatest number of researches were done by solo authors. The most studied theme is Teaching and Learning, followed by GAD, CIP, and SSP and SBM. Results also show that the greatest number of researchers are female and they came from the Junior High School, followed by those from the elementary, Senior High School and school’s division office.