AND UNDERSTANDING OF FILIPINO VALUES
A Research Paper
Presented to
The Graduate School of Saint Louis University
Baguio City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement in the Graduate School Program
School of Teacher Education
By
Karen Joy G. Arellano
MAEM 202
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Acknowledgement ii
Dedication iii
Table of Contents iv
Abstract v Chapter I: The Problem
Background of the Study 1
Theoretical Framework 8
Paradigm of the Study 12
Statement of the Problem 13 Chapter II: Method and Procedure
Research Design 14
Population and Locale of the Study 15
Data Gathering tool 16
Data Gathering Procedure 17
Statistical Treatment 18 Chapter III: Results and Discussion
Writing Activities Given by Teachers to Enhance Awareness and Understanding of Filipino Values 20
Effectiveness of Writing Tasks to enhance Awareness and Understanding of Filipino Values 24 Chapter IV: Conclusion and Recommendations 29 Refereed Materials 31 Appendixes
A. The Questionnaire 33
B. The Rubric 35
C. Tables 38
ABSTRACT
For a decade writing had become common in tertiary and even in secondary schools. It had become an important tool in engaging students in reflective thinking, demonstrating understanding and communicating learning. It had also been an aide in improving students’ achievement.
This paper explored the varied writing tasks in English classes to demonstrate awareness and understanding on Filipino values of fourth year students of Saint Louis University-Laboratory High School, School Year 2010-2011. Specifically, it aimed to answer the following questions: (1) What writing activities were commonly given by teachers to enhance awareness and understanding of Filipino values among students?, and (2) How effective were the writing tasks in strengthening the awareness and understanding of Filipino values among students?
The descriptive research