Aimed at boosting its reputation as a leading research institution, Biliran Province State University, through its Research and Development Office (RDO), conducted a two-day In-House Research Review for the School of Teacher Education (STED) faculty from March 5-6 at the BiPSU HAVC.

The research review, attended by STED faculty and researchers, sought to assess the current state of research at the university, identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, and develop strategies to elevate BiPSU’s research reputation both locally and globally.

Additionally, the review provided an opportunity to explore ways to enhance faculty, researcher, and student development through targeted training programs, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure that research practices align with national and international standards.

In her message, Dr. Grace L. Concepcion, chairperson of the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) department, encouraged everyone to seize the opportunity to drive progress in advancing their research efforts.

“Let us take hold of this opportunity to strengthen our research culture, foster collaboration, and inspire one another to push the frontiers of our respective disciplines,” she said. 

Meanwhile, the committee of experts who provided professional critiques and suggestions for the presented research papers included Dr. Maricel Aguila Gomez, associate professor at Eastern Visayas State University- Ormoc Campus, and Dr. Gerald Jayson B. Balanga, associate professor and campus administrator at the Department of Languages and Literature of the Eastern Visayas State University - Dulag Campus.

Best papers were recognized during the closing ceremony of the event.  

Two papers tied for the first spot, including “Exploring the Most Significant Changes Experienced from Participating in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): The Case of Beneficiaries in Naval, Biliran” by the team of Walter Balondo, Charis Marie C. Lato, Sheila Mae Paraiso, Mabeth M. Rosel, Sheila Bless L. Yubal, Vincent Justine L. Realino, and Kevin T. Lagat; and “A Generalized Model of Teaching Performance Determinants and the Moderating Role of Rewards and Recognitions” by Dr. Jason V. Ang and Iris P. Carlos.  

Dr. Ang and Aida C. Cabrera also secured second place with their paper, “When Times Get Tough: Understanding the Lived Experience of Supervisors in Sharing Expertise.”

Meanwhile, another paper by Dr. Ang, together with Iris P. Carlos, titled “Beyond the Chalkboard: Elucidating the 7 Pillars of Teachers’ Performance in Western Leyte,” earned third place in the best paper category.  

Dr. Ang tied with Jenny Genoguin for the first best presenter award. Dr. Ang presented their paper, “The Performance and Experiences of Novice School Heads in School Management,” while Genoguin won the title for their paper, “Play-Based Teaching in Developing Alphabet Knowledge Among Pre-School Learners.”  

Meanwhile, Dr. Ang also bagged three second best presenter awards for his papers titled “Partnership Appraisal: Challenges and Reforms to Leverage School Success”, “Beyond the Chalkboard: Elucidating the 7 Pillars of Teachers’ Performance in Western Leyte”, and "A Generalized Model of Teaching Performance Determinants and the Moderating Role of Rewards and Recognition”. 

For the third best presenter award, Dr. Ang again tied, this time with Kevin Lagat. Dr. Ang presented the paper “Self-Worth and Capacity: Stories of the Bullies and the Victims,” while Lagat discussed their paper, "Exploring the Most Significant Changes Experienced from Participating in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): The Case of Beneficiaries in Naval, Biliran.”  

In his closing remarks, Dr. Gregg O. Siat, chairperson of the BEEd department, mentioned that taking on challenges in research helps create a positive impact on society, the university, and the organizations they are connected to.

“We may continue to accept challenges in our research undertakings for it is in this way we can give impact to society, to the school we are connected to and to the organization we belong,” he said.

This year, STED has completed a total of 85 research projects, which is a significant increase compared to the 17 completed papers presented last year.

[This article aligns with the SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.]