With a total of 531 registered participants, Sorsogon State University – Graduate School (SorSU-GS), successfully spearheaded its 3rd Research Colloquium virtually, bearing the theme, “Engage, Emerge, Empower: Navigating the Challenges and Building Educational Resilience,” which ran from May 18-19, 2024 via Zoom Meeting and as well as via live streaming through its official Facebook page.
SUC President III, Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus, in her welcome remarks, emphasized that the student researchers will not only be testing the theories that they have learned and applied in their research but also displaying to the panel their professional confidence and academic competence.
SorSU President De Jesus underscored, “Remember that as the Pamantasang May Puso, we exist to educate the youth, generate and apply new knowledge and technological innovations that will contribute to the development of Sorsogon and the entire nation. To realize all these, I encourage everyone to be onboard and join us in sustaining and furthering improving the capabilities and services of the graduate school and the entire university.”
Subsequently, Dr. Sherill A. Gilbas (Professor VI & Program Chair, PhD Language Education) presented the graduate student-participants from various academic programs. Notably, Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces, the first International Visiting Professor of SorSU-GS from Idaho State University, USA and US Fulbright Scholar, delivered the keynote speech, entitled, “Thriving through adversity: A comparison of educational and social-ecological resilience,” which encompassed discussions on educational resilience, social-ecological resilience, as well as supporting educational resilience & social-ecological resilience.
The two-day event of the Graduate School highlighted paper presentations composed of four main research tracks, to wit: (1) Qualitative; (2) Quantitative; (3) Developmental; and (4) Mixed Method/Action Research Category. Dr. Susan F. Astillero (GS Research & IRO Coordinator Convener) presented the distinguished panel of evaluators in respective research categories, namely: Dr. Jerry G. Firmanes, Dr. Michael M. Uy, & Dr. Michael L. Estremera for Quantitative Research; SUC President III, Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus, Engr. Sandro B. Noguera, & Engr. Christopher O. Pacardo for Developmental Research; Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces, Dr. James Christian H. Nabong, & Dr. Michelle H. Guadamor for Mixed Method/Action Research; Dr. Jean Carrol C. Antonio, Dr. Evelyn E. Mella, & Dr. Joshua D. Oyon-oyon for Qualitative Research.
Further, Dr. Gerry S. Digo (Program Chair, EdD-ELM/MED/MAM-AS) presented the guidelines for the paper presentation, with emphasis on strict adherence to 15-minute length presentation and 10-minute Q&A portion.
Meanwhile, Day 2 of the event featured a plenary lecture by Dr. Georgia Hart-Fredeluces as well as the continuation of paper presentations in the Mixed Method/Action Research Category as well as in the Qualitative Research Category. The closing message of the colloquium was delivered by Dr. Ritzelda A. Deri (Program Chair, MAED/PhD MathEd and SDS Coordinator).
Congratulations to the following winners/awardees of the two-day research colloquium:
PAPER COMPETITION
Quantitative Category:
1st Place: Teaching Styles of the Non-Education Graduate Senior High School Teachers in Sorsogon City by Engr. Nardito L. Mediana, Jr.
2nd Place: Stressors and Coping Mechanisms of Secondary School Heads by Dr. Ryan R. Desabayla
Developmental Category:
1st Place: Gallery Walk as Instructional Strategy in Trigonometry by Ms. Cynthia G. Cantonjos
2nd Place: Piling Larang Akademik: Suplementaryong Aklat-Teknolohiya Batayang Pagkatuto (PLAS ATBP) sa Pag-aaral ng Sulating Filipino by Mr. John Emil D. Estera
3rd Place: E-Gramatika: Elektronikong Modyul sa Pagtuturo ng Balarilang Filipino by Ms. Angelica F. Gilana
Mixed Method/Action Research Category:
1st Place: Full Devolution Transition: Challenges in the Implementation of Executive Order 138 in Selected Municipalities in the Province of Sorsogon by Mr. Aldrin Jovi B. Gallanosa
2nd Place: Complementary Learning Resources in Grade 8 Mathematics by Mr. Arvin Ebio
3rd Place: The Implementation of the Ease of Doing Business Act in Selected Municipalities in the Province of Sorsogon by Ms. Maria Rachel P. Gonzales
Qualitative Category:
1st Place: Students’ Digital Discourse in the New Normal by Ms. Anikka A. Avenido
2nd Place: Vocabulary and Cultural Details in Grade 7 Philippine Literary Texts: Content Analysis by Ms. Joy H. Camposano
3rd Place: Silip-Kuwento sa Pinagmulan ng Pangalan ng mga Barangay sa Bacon by Ms. Julie Ann V. Cerillo
ORAL PRESENTER COMPETITION
Quantitative Category:
1st Place: Engr. Nardito L. Mediana, Jr. (Teaching Styles of the Non-Education Graduate Senior High School Teachers in Sorsogon City)
2nd Place: Dr. Ryan R. Desabayla (Stressors and Coping Mechanisms of Secondary School Heads)
Developmental Category:
1st Place: Mr. John Emil D. Estera by (Piling Larang Akademik: Suplementaryong Aklat-Teknolohiya Batayang Pagkatuto (PLAS ATBP) sa Pag-aaral ng Sulating Filipino)
2nd Place: Ms. Cynthia G. Cantonjos (Gallery Walk as Instructional Strategy in Trigonometry)
3rd Place: Ms. Angelica F. Gilana (E-Gramatika: Elektronikong Modyul sa Pagtuturo ng Balarilang Filipino)
Mixed Method/Action Research Category:
1st Place: Mr. Aldrin Jovi B. Gallanosa (Full Devolution Transition: Challenges in the Implementation of Executive Order 138 in Selected Municipalities in the Province of Sorsogon)
2nd Place: Mr. Arvin Ebio (Complementary Learning Resources in Grade 8 Mathematics)
3rd Place: Ms. Maria Rachel P. Gonzales (The Implementation of the Ease of Doing Business Act in Selected Municipalities in the Province of Sorsogon)
Qualitative Category:
1st Place: Ms. Joy H. Camposano (Vocabulary and Cultural Details in Grade 7 Philippine Literary Texts: Content Analysis)
2nd Place: Ms. Anikka A. Avenido (Students’ Digital Discourse in the New Normal)
3rd Place: Ms. Nilda H. Deyto (Pedagohikal at Kultural na Implikasyon ng mga Kuwento ni Senor San Roque)
POSTER COMPETITION
Quantitative Category:
1st Place: Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) on Improving Students’ Conceptual Understanding in Science and Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis by Engr. Nardito L. Mediana, Jr.
2nd Place: Kwatro: Its Effect on Improving Students’ Performance in Addition of Integers by Mr. Kelvin Carl D. Fulay and Mr. Alex P. Furio
3rd Place: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Supervisory Practices of Secondary School Heads in Pilar Sorsogon: Implications for Management Development and Organizational Success by Mr. Christian C. Belaro
Mixed Method/Action Research Category:
1st Place: Development ng Click Me Tangere: Isang Edutainment PPT Tool sa Pagtuturo ng mga Aralin ng Noli Me Tangere sa Gen Zs na Baitang 9 by Ms. Ina Isabel C. Fulo
2nd Place: Navigating the Digital Frontier: College Students’ Perception of AI Tools by Ms. Pamela G. Brinola
3rd Place: Linguistics Businesscapes: Students’ Level of Grammatical, Structural, and Pragmatic Awareness by Ms. Shayne E. Ansano, Ms. Christine Ann N. Daluz, Ms. Olive Jane H. Dealca, Ms. Hanna Fae G. Forte, and Ms. Kristel Grace H. Llanillo
Qualitative Category:
1st Place: Coherence Analysis of the Philippine KTO10 Numbers and Number Sense Most Essential Learning Competencies in the Time of Pandemic by Mr. Kelvin Carl D. Fulay and Mr. Alex P. Furio
2nd Place: Unveiling Linguistic Diversity: The Role of Multilingualism in the Tourism Industry of Sorsogon Province by Ms. Charlyn E. Ariola, Ms. Mielky D. Feolino, Ms. Carol G. Espedido, and Mr. Lerry Bonaobra,
3rd Place: The Use of AI Tools: Perceptions and Practices of Educators in Biriran National High School by Ms. Ma. Theresa Buising, Ms. Jamie M. Elizaga, Ms. Jade Dheena V. Emor, Mr. James R. Gojar, and Mr. Ludy D. Hagos. (SorSU PIO)
