Strengthening CNHS Senior High School Research Skills Through a Students’ Research Workshop and Symposium (SRWS)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study focused on the level of Research Skills of the Senior High School Students of CNHS. It aims to prove whether Research Workshop and Symposium is an effective tool in strengthening Research Skills. The research is initiated at Casay National High School, San Francisco Quezon. It is holistically noteworthy among the administrators, stakeholders, and Senior High School Students.

METHODS

The study is descriptive research utilizing a quantitative approach to determine the average level of Research Skills of SHS CNHS. Their scores were evaluated by using the weighted mean. Furthermore, T-test is used to determine the significant difference between the mean of the pretest and posttest after the SRWS.

RESULTS

Results showed an increase in post-test mean of 4.85 or equivalent to 63% from the Pretest with 2.89 equivalents to 37% average level of Research Skills before and after the conduct of SRWS which attested that the research workshop and symposium is an effective tool in increasing the level of practical research skills of the students in Casay National High School. The increase of the means in the post-test indicates that the Research Workshop and Symposium significantly affect the research skills of the students. This also implies that the Research Workshop and Symposium is an effective strategy in improving their research skills.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the implementation of a research workshop and symposium in Casay National High School. Moreover, linkages and partnerships among private and public institutions and inviting enthusiasts speakers in the field of research are more important toprovide additional knowledge and expertise to the students. This study leads to the realization of the mission and vision of the Department of Education in empowering local research.