Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY

SDO BATANGAS CITY

DIVISION RESEARCH
MANUAL 2021

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COMPOSITION OF THE SCHOOLS DIVISION RESEARCH COMMITTEE (SDRC)

Chairperson : Joepi F. Falqueza

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Co - Chairpersons : Victoria G. Fababier

SGOD Chief

Sacoro R. Comia
CID Chief

Adviser : Felizardo O. Bolanos

Schools Division Superintendent

Legal Consultant : Atty Mikko Paolo A. Perez

Legal Officer

Members : Aurelia G. Vivas

SEPS-Planning & Research

Rowena T. Asi – District 1

Lea C. Aquino – District 2
Demetria P. Andal – District 3
Lolita T. Asi – District 4
Carmelita D. Abag – District 5
Edelyn B. Briones – District 6
Rosalina H. Panganiban – District 7
Rosalinda M. Comia – District 8
Vicenta M. Ebora – District 9
Charity S. Magadia – District 10
Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS)

Angelisa A. Amoto – EPSvr, SGOD

Epitacio P. Abela – EPSvr, AP/IPED
Demetrio B. Bautista – EPSvr,
Filipino/MTB/MLE/Campus Journalism-Filipino
Rowena D. Cabanding – EPSvr, Science/SSES/STE
Nicolas A. Asi – EPSvr, MAPEH/SPA
Herman A. Catapang, EPSvr, Mathematics/SHS Focal
Leila M. Seco – EPSvr, Englis/Reading Focal
Person/Campus Journalism – English
Marieta N. Perez – EPSvr,
Kindergarten/Multigrade/ELLN Focal Person/ ADM
Focal Person
Generiego O. Javier – EPSvr, ESP/Homeroom
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Guidance/Career Guidance Coordinator

Fe M. Fallurin – EPSvr, Learning Resource Supervisor
Aurea P. Ocon – EPSvr, EPP/TLE

Meniano D. Ebora
EPS II – ALS Focal Person

Maria Josefina M. Lagman

Division Accountant

Madonna M. Ebora
Division Budget Officer

Chair, Secretariat : Aurelia G. Vivas

SEPS-Planning & Research

Members : Magielyn R. Babao

SEPS-SMME

Madonna B. Abrugena
Planning Officer III

Ponciana R. Arevalo
SEPS-SOCMOB

Reference: DO # 16, s. 2017: Research Management Guidelines

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DEPED VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND MANDATE

VISION

We dream of Filipinos, who passionately love their country and whose values and
competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building
the nation.
As a learner-centered public instruction, the Department of Education continuously
improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

MISSION
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based,
and complete basic education where:
Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and
supportive environment for effective learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share
responsibility for developing lifelong learners.

DEPED CORE VALUES

Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa

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MANDATE
The Department of Education was established through the Education Decree of 1863
as the Superior Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairperson. The Education
agency underwent many reorganization efforts in the 20 th century in order to better define its
purpose vis-a-vis the changing administrations and charters. The present-day Department of
Education was eventually mandated through Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the
Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001, which establishes the mandate of the agency.
The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies,
plans, programs and projects in the area of formal and non-formal basic education. It
supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning
systems, both public and private, and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a
complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national
development.

Reference: DO # 36, s. 2013 and RA 9155

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Composition of Schools Division Research Committee (SDRC)
DepEd Vision, Mission, Core Values and Mandate
Preface
Definition of Terms
Acronyms
I. BASIC EDUCATION RESEARCH AGENDA: KEY THEMATIC AREAS

A. BERA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
B. REGIONAL BE-LCP FRAMEWORK FOCUSED ON
SEVEN KEY DIMENSIONS -----------------------------------------------------------30
C. DIVISION RESEARCH AGENDA IN THE “NEW NORMAL”-----------------31
II. RESEARCH MANAGEMENT (ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION,
GUIDELINES/CYCLE) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
III. RESEARCH GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH FOR
TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL ---------------------------------------- 46
IV. SPECIAL PROVISIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
V. AMENDMENT TO DEPED ORDER NO. 016, s. 2017: RESEARCH
MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES (DEPED ORDER NO. 026, s. 2021) ----------------- 54
VI. RESEARCH INCENTIVES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
VII. DIVISION RESEARCH PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES --------------------------------- 57
VIII. REFERENCES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 58
IX. ANNEXES
ANNEX 1: Research Proposal Application Form and endorsement
of Immediate Supervisor ---------------------------------------------------- 59
ANNEX 2: Action Research Proposal Template------------------------------------ 63
ANNEX 3: Basic Research Proposal Template------------------------------------- 65
ANNEX 4: Cost Estimates Approval Form------------------------------------------- 68
ANNEX 5: Declaration of Absence of Conflict of Interest----------------------- 70
ANNEX 6: Declaration of Anti-plagiarism -------------------------------------------- 71
ANNEX 7: Division Research Management Performance Measure
Assessment Tool--------------------------------------------------------------- 72
ANNEX 8: Division Research Management Performance Measure
Validation Tool------------------------------------------------------------------ 77
ANNEX 9: Guide for Appraising Basic Research Proposals------------------ 82
ANNEX 10: Guide for Appraising Action Research Proposals--------------- 85
ANNEX 10: Approval Sheet Templates ----------------------------------------------- 88
ANNEX 11: Division Conference of Basic Education Researchers---------- 90
ANNEX 12: Standard Rubric for Research Publication-------------------------- 95
ANNEX 13: Sample of Informed Consent Form (for all researchers -------- 96
ANNEX 14: BERF Research Monitoring and Utilization Form ----------------- 98

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PREFACE

The Department of Education has to enable policies and mechanisms from which the
delivery of quality basic education can be continuously improved. The Department is
mandated to “undertake national educational research and studies” from which it can become
part of the basis for necessary reforms and policy inputs.
Recognizing the importance of research in improving the delivery of basic education
services, the DepEd started to provide funding facility for research through the Basic
Education Research Fund (BERF). DepEd also continuing its initiatives towards strengthening
evidence-based policy development and decision-making through the provision of the
research fund to eligible proponents from the National, Regional, Division Offices as well as
public elementary and secondary schools nationwide.
The Divison of Batangas City continuously sustained its research culture through the
active participation of the teaching and non-teaching forces of the SDO. The spirit of research
became a non-stop virus like the COVID-19, as all the districts in the Division are actively
conducting research festivals, conferences, colloquium and other research-related activities.
Teachers and non-teaching staff are also actively engaged in writing and conducting research.
The research findings are integrated in the planning through SIP, LCP and other plans of the
school and SDO as well.
This research manual will guide and facilitate all the teaching and non-teaching
personnel in the research management planning, processing, presenting and publishing of
research papers. The manual will served as basis or guide for educators who have passion
for research. The guidelines and research themes were included in the manual as guided by
DepEd Order No 39, s. 2016, DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017, DepEd Order No. 26, s. 2021,
DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2015 and other standard regulatory and statutory requirements
including localized policies for research were discussed in detail in this manual to help our
researchers easily conduct research.
It is hope that this Manual will ultimately guide our instructional leaders, educators and
learners in the quest of improving multidisciplinary research that will lead to the improvement
of services and addressing issues, challenges, barriers, and gaps especially during this
pandemic times.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS
For clarity and consistency, the following frequently used terms and phrases in this
manual shall be construed to mean as follows:

1. Action Research – is a process of systematic inquiry to improve educational practices

or resolve problems in classrooms and schools.
2. Basic Research – is often purely theoretical with the intent of increasing our
understanding of certain phenomena or behavior but does not seek to solve or treat
these problems.
3. Basic Education Research Fund – is a grant provided by the Department of
Education to support education research in aid of evidence-based policy formulation.
4. Culture of Research – refers to cultivated behavior on gathering empirical evidence
in aid of policy formulation that is propagated in the Department.
5. Double Blind Peer Reviewer – is an evaluation of the research proposal by an
individual/s that is concealed from the proponent/s and vice versa.
6. Education Research – is the scientific field of study that examines education and
learning processes and the human attributes, interactions, organizations, and
institutions that shape educational outcomes.
7. Fraud – is a deliberate form of deception intended to result in financial or personal
gain.
8. Grant – is an amount provided by DepEd, through SEF, or any
organization/government agency for the purpose of conducting research.
9. Grantee – refers to an individual or group who has received a research grant and is
conducting a research project.
10. Innovation – a new idea, device, or method, or act or process of introducing new
ideas, devices or methods.
11. Intervention – the systematic process of assessment and planning employed to
remediate or prevent a social, educational, or developmental problem.
12. Lead Proponent – refers to an individual who will directly coordinate with the
secretariat on administrative and financial matters of the approved research.

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13. Plagiarism – is intellectual theft, i.e. presenting another individual’s work as your own
without appropriate referencing and citation.
14. Proponent/s – refers to an individual or group (maximum of three including the lead
proponent/author) that will propose and/or conduct the complete research process.
15. Referencing – is citing the authors or documents used in the research proposal and
research report. Referencing can be within the document and in the reference list.
16. Research – is a systematic process of collecting and logically analyzing data for some
purpose.
17. Research Agenda – a document containing a list of priority education research areas
to guide DepEd and its stakeholders in the conduct of research.
18. Research Proposal – is a document that provides a detailed description of the entire
research process following the template provided in these new guidelines including
documentary requirements.
19. Research hub – integrated research devices and resources; both hard and soft that
help and aid researchers in conducting research.
20. Research Management and Review System – an integrated system that use
technology applications and electronic in nature which automatically generate
database of research and reports and has the ability to automatically assign reviewers
for paper review.

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ACRONYMS

1. BERA – Basic Education Research Agenda

2. BERF – Basic Education Research Agenda
3. DRC – District Research Coordinator
4. LACs – Learning Action Cells
5. LCP – Learning Continuity Plan
6. NRC – National Research Committee
7. RMIS – Research Management Information System
8. RRC – Regional Research Committee
9. SDRC – Schools Division Research Committee
10. SRC – School Research Coordinator

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I. BASIC EDUCATION RESEARCH AGENDA: KEY THEMATIC AREAS

The research agenda identify research topics that will fill in the critical knowledge gaps
and respond to the pressing concerns in the Philippine basic education, consistent with the
Department’s vision, mission, and target outcomes and in line with local and international
developments in the sector.
This manual also includes the Division Research Agenda in times of COVID-19
pandemic as well as the Regional Office Basic Education – Learning Continuity Plan (BE-
LCP) Framework focusing on the key dimensions.

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of the Basic Education Research Agenda (DO. 39,
s. 2016)

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THEME 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING

This theme covers the actors, activities, and fundamental aspects of teaching and
learning in various contexts. Specifically, the research agenda looks into the strategies, best
practices, and facilitating and hindering factors relative to five sub-themes, namely: instruction,
curriculum, learners, assessment, and learning outcomes.
A. INSTRUCTION
Instruction incorporates strategies to enhance the teaching-learning process.
Particular attention is given to teaching various subjects in light of reforms under the K to 12
Program, and the growing importance of honing well-rounded learners able to compete in the
current as well as future economies. Key topics under Instruction include, but are not limited
to, the following:

General Research Questions Topics

What factors affect the  Class size
teacher’s delivery of the  Contact time
curriculum?  Materials and resources
 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in
Education
 Language
 Medium of Instruction
 MTB-MLE
 Continuing professional development and support
(e.g. coaching and mentoring, Learning Action Cell)
 Classroom management (positive discipline)
 Learning space/environment
 Lesson planning and creation of Instructional
Materials (IMs)
 Teacher’s profile (background, specialization,
knowledge, motivation)

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What teaching and learning  Inclusive education

strategies can teachers apply  Special Education (SPED)
to ensure inclusive and  Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED)
learner-centered education?  Madrasah Education
 Alternative Learning System (ALS)
 Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs)
 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change
Adaptation (CCA)
 Child-centered approach
 Emerging good practices
 Emerging good practices
 ICT in Education
 Differentiated instruction
 Individual learning styles and multiple intelligences
 Collaborative learning
 Classroom management (positive discipline)

B. CURRICULUM
On the other hand, Curriculum will focus on the contribution of the new K to 12
Curriculum on improving learning outcomes. With the integration of skills and competencies
such as DRR and CCA in the delivery of the new curriculum, looking at effectiveness is crucial.
Key topics under Curriculum include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Research Questions Topics

How is the curriculum able to  Contextualization
contribute in achieving  Various subjects
learning outcomes?  Spiral progression in the curriculum
 Higher order thinking skills
 Integration (DRR and CCA)

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How is the curriculum  Contextualization

responsive and relevant to  Localization
learners?  Indigenization

C. LEARNERS
This agenda will study the developmental, social, and behavioral effects of the
teaching-learning process on Learners, who are the primary clients of basic education. Key
topics under Learners include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Research Questions Topics

What factors affect the  Child development
learning behaviors of  External and internal environment
learners?  Teaching strategies
 Multiple intelligences
What contributes to the values  School Influence
formation of learners?  Community
 Culture
 Extra and co-curricular activities
What makes a well-rounded,  School Influence
happy, and smart learner?  Community
 Culture
 Extra and co-curricular activities

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D. ASSESSMENT
As a key component of the teaching-learning process, Assessment requires further
study to refine the details of the Assessment Framework. Key topics under Assessment
include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Research Topics Additional Explanation
Questions
What factors affect the  Classroom assessment
implementation of (formative and summative)
classroom  Emerging good practices
assessment?  Teachers’ expertise in
constructing various types of
assessments
 Availability of assessment tools
and resources (materials,
manpower, environment,
portfolio assessment)
How is assessment  Levels This question refers to the
conducted and utilized  Classroom assessments process of conducting
in the Philippine  National assessments assessment as well as its
education system?  System assessments utilization in terms of:
 Policy formulation and
implementation
 Resource allocation
 Training of teachers
and personnel
 Review and
improvement of
curriculum and
instruction

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 Progress tracking of
learners
How effective is  Basic Literacy Program
Recognition of Prior  A & E
Learning (RPL) in  PEPT (Grade Level
determining students Placement)
to special programs?  Special Programs

E. LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Research Agenda further examines Learning Outcomes by understanding what
drives achievement, and by assessing and comparing the progress of learners across
subjects, grade levels, and geographical regions. Key topics under Learning Outcomes
include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Research Questions Topics

What factors affect the  Teachers’ profile (specialization, training,
achievement of learning experience)
outcomes?  Learning environment
 Learning resources
 Language
 Assessment
 Governance
How does achievement of  Regional, division and school variation
expected learning outcomes  School typology
vary in terms of practices per  Role of leaders
region, division and/or  Geographic political and economic factors
school?  Partnerships (LGUs, other private and public
organizations and institutions)

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THEME 2: CHILD PROTECTION

DepEd’s learner-centered approach recognizes that a child’s condition can significantly
affect the achievement of learning outcomes. The Department’s commitment warrants a
separate section on Child Protection, particularly to address reported incidents of bullying,
teenage pregnancy, addictive behaviors, and child labor. While laws and policies are in place
to address these, there is a need for in-depth studies on their prevalence and effects. There
is also a need to assess the effectiveness of previous interventions, and the potential of new
approaches to better protect learners in schools. Main topics under Child Protection include,
but are not limited to, the following:

General Research Specific Topics General Topics

Questions
How can DepEd best  History of problem
address the  Prevalence
following child  Factors contributing to the
protection problem (access to technology,
concerns? environment)
Bullying  Physical bullying  Vulnerable segments (gender,
 Emotional bullying location, economic status,
 Cyber bullying persons with disabilities,
Teenage Pregnancy  Reproductive Health Education children in conflict with law,
Child Abuse  Grave Child Rights Violation children at risk)
(GCRVs)  Effects (physical, mental,
 SHS Work Immersion Context emotional, social)
Addiction  Substance Abuse  Policies/programs/interventions
 Online gaming  Learning interventions
 Social Media  Monitoring and evaluation of
Media Consumption  Internet interventions
 TV and Film  Partnerships
 Magazines
 Radio
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THEME 3: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The primary focus of this agenda is given to teachers due to their frontline role in
reaching out to learners. Research questions probe into the teachers’ existing qualifications
and competency requirements vis-a-vis the needs of the K to 12 and special education
programs such as ALS. The topics extend to teacher education institutions, particularly on
ways to upgrade pre-service preparation and DepEd’s role in providing continuous quality
training. Similarly, developing the support structure of DepEd through its non-teaching
personnel is an important area of inquiry. Key topics under Teaching and Non-Teaching
Qualifications and Hiring include, but are not limited to the following:
A. TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS AND HIRING

General Research Topics Additional Explanation

Questions
How effective is the  Specialization This research question
professional  Quality of years of experience intends to examine the
development  Language proficiency(Mother responsiveness of the
framework in the tongue) Department’s existing
delivery of the K to 12  Academic skills professional development
curriculum?  Psycho-social skills framework.
 ICT integration in teaching
What qualifications  Skills for
and competencies are  Inclusive education
required for teaching  DRR and CCA
in an inclusive  Teaching Beginning
learning environment? Reading
 Qualification standards and
criteria for hiring
 Psychosocial skills
 ICT integration in teaching

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How can pre-service  Teacher Education instruction

teacher education be  Core courses
improved to develop  Relevant non-core courses
teachers who can  New Courses
effectively deliver the  Preparation on:
K to 12 curriculum?  Contextualization of the
curriculum
 Integration (DRR and CCA)
 Teaching Beginning
Reading
 Inclusive education
What qualifications  Qualification standards and
and competencies are criteria for hiring
required of non-  Psychosocial skills
teaching staff to  Interpersonal Skills
support the effective  Technical skills
delivery of the K to 12
curriculum?
What are the issues  Localization law
and challenges in  Ranking system
hiring public school  Natural vacancies
teachers, and how can  Planned positions
these be addressed?  Notice of organization, Staffing,
and Compensation Action
 Political influence
 Competition between public
and private sector
 Emigration and/or foreign
contractual work
 Entry levels

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 Qualification standards and

criteria for hiring
 Allocation of teacher items
 Verification of eligibility
documents

B. CAREER DEVELOPMENT
There is likewise a keen interest on the Career Development of both teaching and non-
teaching personnel in order to surface and address their capacity-building needs, and to
examine various dimensions and determinants of their professional growth. Specific questions
attempt to validate reported challenges to personnel movement and progression. Key topics
under Career Development include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Research Questions Topics

How can selection, retention,  Career path and progression
assessment, development,  Personal considerations
promotion, and recognition be  Quota system
enhanced to support DepEd  Item reclassification
employees in different career  Mentoring
stages?  Training and development
 Patronage and corruption
 Results-based performance Management System
(RPMS)
 Scholarships and grants
 Succession planning
What kind of capacity-building  Overall training program
activities are necessary and  Specialized training program
most effective in addressing  Process of capacity-building
development needs and  Training strategy
improving the work  Selection process

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performance of teachers and  Practical application

other DepEd personnel?  Monitoring and evaluation
 Other development options
 Classroom training
 Coaching and mentoring
 Experience

Understanding career development also includes studying the nature and

effectiveness of existing Employee Welfare. The Department seeks to explore monetary and
non-monetary strategies as well as non-traditional mechanisms to keep its personnel,
especially teachers, motivated to perform well. Key topics under Employee Welfare include,
but are not limited to the following:

General Research Questions Topics

What mechanisms are the  Professionalization
most appropriate to promote  Salary
the welfare of all DepEd  Benefits
employees?  Incentives (awards and recognition, cash and non-
cash rewards)
 Protection and safeguards
 Grievance mechanism
 Teaching and ancillary services
 Employee wellness (physical, emotional, spiritual,
mental)
 Hazard pay
 Risk insurance
 Monetization program
 Gender and development
What motivates teaching and  Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
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sustain commitment and

passion to high-quality
teaching, learning, and work
performance?

THEME 4: GOVERNANCE
The Governance theme of the Research Agenda, which covers planning, finance,
program management, transparency and accountability, and evaluation underscores DepEd’s
commitment to ensure that its structure systems, and processes contribute to the achievement
of basic education outcomes.

A. PLANNING
Because it governs a very large sector with complex inter relationships, the
Department often encounters challenges in its Planning process. Key topics under Planning
include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Research Questions Topics
How can DepEd determine  Process/tools
effective and efficient  Typologies and classifications
standards for critical  Planning considerations for non-formal
education resources for education
schools, community learning  Comprehensive school safety or disaster risk
centers, and other delivery reduction and management in education
units?  Critical resources
 Teachers, teaching-related, and non-
teaching personnel
 Education facilities (laboratories)
 Tools and equipment
 Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
 School sites
 Health and nutrition

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 Operating budget
How can DepEd improve its  Strategic Planning (contingency planning)
planning process across  Operations planning
levels?  Data management
 Monitoring and evaluation
 Policy research and development

B. FINANCE
Financial management is a critical component in the governance of basic education.
Relevant research areas include meeting government budget, accounting, and auditing
without compromising efficiency. Key topics under Finance include, but are not limited to, the
following:

General Research Questions Topics

How can DepEd improve its  Policies and practices
process in the sourcing,  Issues and challenges
acquisition, disbursement,  Timeframe
recording, and reporting of  Budget deliberation and complete staff work
program and project funds,  Budget execution
consistent with applicable  Evaluation and policy amendment
laws, policies, rules and  Computation of maintenance and other operating
regulation? expenses (MOOE) to provide implementing units
with accurate funding needs
How does financial  Fund managers
performance affect key  Target beneficiaries
stakeholders in DepEd?  Community
 DepEd internal stakeholders

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C. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Program management focuses on how DepEd can best develop, implement, monitor,
and evaluate programs, projects and activities. Key topics under Program Management
include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Research Topics Additional Explanation

Questions
How effective is  Program and project
DepEd’s overall development
program management  Operational efficiency
system?  Coordination and provision of
technical assistance
 Monitoring and feedback
 Capability-building
 Personnel selection
 Support structures and
processes
 Sustainability and
mainstreaming
 Networking and linkages
How can we maximize  Bilateral and multi-lateral One area of interest from
external partnerships agreements this research question is
locally and abroad to  Public-private partnerships (i.e. the delivery of basic
facilitate the delivery build-operate-transfer, build- education services to
of basic education?? lease-transfer, build-transfer) undocumented Filipino
learners abroad.

D. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The Governance theme also encompasses Transparency and Accountability in
various levels. Studies can delve into how mechanisms such as the transparency board and

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grievance procedures promote transparency in schools. Key topics under Transparency and
Accountability include, but are not limited to the following:

General Research Questions Topics

What factors affect  Accounting and auditing rules and regulations
transparency and  Procurement law
accountability in DepEd  Transparency reporting
operations?  Implementing units
 Fiscal autonomy
 Manpower and resource requirements
 Process audit
 Engagement of stakeholders
How effective are internal  Compliance to laws, policies, rules and regulations
business processes in  Government Accounting and Auditing Manual
allowing the public to monitor  RA 9184 (Procurement Law)
and document the  DepEd Order/Memorandum
performance of DepEd?  Recording and reporting of implementing units
 Fiscal control
 Audit
 Manpower
 Penal clause/accountability
 Engagement of stakeholders
How can schools effectively  Policies and practices
respond to grievances from  School structures (School Governing Council, Child
teachers, learners, parents, Protection Committee)
and the community?  Nature/types
 Issues and challenges
 Resolution

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E. EVALUATION
Evaluation aims to determine if the undertaking produced its intended result in the best
way possible so that decisions can be made to continue, discontinue, or revise the said
undertaking at the appropriate stages of the cycle. Key topics under Evaluation include, but
are not limited to the following:

General Research Questions Topics

How effective have DepEd  Decentralization of basic education governance
policies, programs, and  Private school regulations
projects been in meeting their  Private sector partnerships
stated objectives?  Community engagement and participation
 Civil society organization (CSO) engagement in
governance
 Human resource training and development
 Early Language Literacy and Numeracy (ELLN)
 Multi-grade schools
 Regional Science High Schools
 Special Science Elementary Schools
 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Program
 Strengthened Technical-Vocational Education
Program
 Adopt-A-School Program
 Library hub
 MTB-MLE
 ADMs
 School-based initiatives implemented in various
versions in different divisions
 Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS)

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How can DepEd maximize the  Research utilization

benefits gained from the  Partnerships and joint undertakings
evaluation outputs and  Issues and concerns
expertise from within and  Roles and responsibilities
outside the department?  Capability-building
 Incentives
How can DepEd improve its  Evaluation standards
evaluation process?  Professionalizing evaluation discipline
 External accreditation of schools and other units

CROSS-CUTTING THEMES
Cross-cutting and emerging education social concerns will be considered in
developing research questions under all of the four themes. To inform policies and programs
on these concerns, also listed below are research questions specific to each cross-cutting
themes:

1. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)

General Research Questions Topics
How effective are current  DepEd systems and structures (organizational
prevention and mitigation structure, DRRM Committee)
measures in DepEd Offices  Current prevention and mitigation practices in
and schools? schools
 DRRM plans
 Structural designs
 Natural hazards and conflicts
 CLC considerations
How are prevention and  Curriculum integration
mitigation practices integrated  Capacity of implementers
in the curriculum?  Learning materials
 Implementation strategies

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Preparedness
How are prevention and  Curriculum integration
mitigation practices being  Learning materials
translated into disaster  Structural designs
preparedness and awareness  DRRM plans
in DepEd offices and schools?  Plan implementation (evacuation drills, trainings,
inspection)
 Natural hazard and conflict
What are the factors that  Structural resilience
contribute to risk reduction  Construction protocols, practices, and monitoring
and preparedness?  Community integration
 Contextualization of DRRM concepts
 Capacity for response
 Risk information
 Early warning
Response
How do education response  Types of response
practices ensure the  Capacity for response
protection of our students,  External practices of LGUs, barangays, and other
teachers, and non-teaching external stakeholders
personnel?  Institutional analysis
 Provision for affected personnel
 Emerging best practices
 Coordination and support mechanisms
 Monitoring
 Natural hazards and conflict
How do we address gender  Gender and conflict studies
considerations during  Response protocols
disasters?  Natural hazards and conflict
 Rehabilitation and recovery programs

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Rehabilitation and Recovery

What are the factors affecting  DepEd systems and structures
the effective delivery of  Implementation strategies
learning continuity in  Assessment mechanisms
schools?  Capacity of implementers
 Coordination mechanisms
 Partnerships/stakeholder engagement
 Temporary learning spaces (TLS)
 ADM implementation
 Assessment
 Other rehabilitation/recovery/repair initiatives and
programs
How effective are  Psychosocial support for teachers and learners
rehabilitation and recovery  Classroom instruction
interventions of the  Temporary learning spaces (TLS)
Department in delivering  Learning materials
learning continuity in  Support from partners
schools?

2. Gender and Development

Research questions under Gender and Development may delve into gender
mainstreaming in and gender-responsiveness of DepEd structures, policies, programs and
projects.

3. Inclusive Education
General Research Questions Topics
How ready is DepEd in  Inclusive education programs
providing an inclusive learning  Teaching strategies
environment?  Assessment
 Capacity building programs

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 Instructional materials
What are the perceptions of  Internal and external stakeholders
internal and external  Inclusive education in the Philippines
stakeholders on inclusive
education in the Philippine
education system?

REGIONAL BE-LCP FRAMEWORK FOCUSED ON SEVEN KEY DIMENSIONS

The goal of BE-LCP 2021 of the Region IV-A CALABARZON is to remain relevant in
its educational programming through equitable and increased access to basic education and
simultaneously deepening the quality of teaching and learning. Through the interactive and
reiterative efforts to identify constraints, design and implement interventions and increase
accountability to deliver quality education.
The CALABARZON framework for enhanced learning continuity plan provides the
flexibility and lateral thinking for adoption and operationalization within each schools divisions’
respective contexts and circumstances and thus the embodiment of the vision “one region, 21
solutions”.
The framework focuses on the seven key dimensions namely:
1. Ensuring quality of teaching and learning process
2. Safe operations
3. Well-being and protection
4. Focus on learning
5. Provision of learning resources
6. Education financing
7. Reaching the marginalized
These seven key dimensions are basis for the research areas which are now prioritized
by the Region, along with the plans of the Division.

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A. Well-being and protection

Ensure access to a range of technical assistance pertinent to mental health and
psychosocial support, health and psychosocial support, health, nutrition and protection
services among learners and employees.

B. Safe Operations
Put in place health, safety and resurgence protocols to facilitate the safe return
of teaching and non-teaching personnel and learners to workplace and schools.

C. Ensuring Quality of Teaching and Learning Process

Provide standards on effective pedagogies and assessment of learning; and
learning and development programs for teachers.

D. Focus on Learning
Deliver MELC-based curriculum through relevant, responsive, timely and
effective policies and procedures.

E. Provision of Learning Resources

Provide appropriate learning materials which support the teaching and learning
process.

F. Education Financing
Ensure equitable allocation, judicious spending, and efficient utilization of fiscal
resources.

G. Reaching the Marginalized

Design and implement inclusive and equitable education policies to respond to
learner’s diversity and needs including the provision of quality learning environments.

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DIVISION RESEARCH AGENDA IN THE “NEW NORMAL”

Research plays a crucial role in the effective planning and decision-making among
educational leaders and administrators. It also serves as basis for teachers to improve
instruction especially during pandemic times.
The following thematic areas for research were identified in the focus group discussion
conducted by the Division Office during the assessment and validation of the research
management and activities:
1. Teachers’ pedagogical knowledge
2. Data privacy, security and protection measures
3. Learning delivery modalities (online, modular, blended learning, etc.)
4. Partnerships and linkages in the “new normal”
5. Education technologies and digital workplace
6. Social and behavioral response and the impacts to different sectors in the society
of COVID-19.

II. RESEARCH MANAGEMENT (ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION,

GUIDELINES/CYCLE)

A. For funded and non-funded research, the Schools Division Research Committee
(SDRC) will assume the responsibilities of research management at the schools
division level. As per DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017, the following are the duties and
responsibilities of the SDRC:

1. Provide directions on research initiatives through the national and local Basic
Education Research Agenda, and other identified priority areas in the Division;
2. Evaluate and approve research proposals and other related research initiatives
from the schools and community learning centers (CLCs) to be funded under
BERF;
3. Evaluate and approve research proposals and other related research initiatives
within the schools division office to be funded by other fund sources;
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4. Forge partnerships with academic and research institutions, government agencies

and other DepEd offices on education research initiatives and projects;
5. Prepare and submit reports to the Regional research Committee (RRC) on all
research initiatives conducted in the Division from all fund sources;
6. Resolve emerging issues on the management and conduct of research;
7. Ensure that cost estimates fall under the existing accounting and auditing rules and
regulations; and
8. Endorse approved school level proposals to the Regional Office for confirmation
and release of funds under BERF.

To facilitate the evaluation and approval of research proposals, Committee members

may designate permanent alternates to represent them during SDRC meetings, in case of
unavailability.

The SDRC Secretariat will deliver the following:

1. Organize, coordinate, and document meetings of the Committee;
2. Conduct initial screening of submitted proposals for compliance with submission
guidelines;
3. Aid SDRC members in recommending proposals for approval as per the criteria
and scoring template;
4. Liaise with academic and research institutions, government agencies, and other
DepEd offices in the conduct of the research.
5. Provide technical assistance to researchers on the conduct of their studies;
6. Conduct periodic monitoring on research initiatives in schools and community
learning centers (CLCs) within the division;
7. Prepare periodic report on accomplishments related to division research initiatives;
and
8. Prepare complete staff work in support of the committee’s functions as needed.

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B. Duties and Responsibilities of District Research Coordinators (DRC)

1. Lead in developing initiatives in improving the culture of research in the district ;
2. Monitor the progress of research activities in the district;
3. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of research and data collection activities
in the district;
4. Initiate the conduct of District research colloquium, conference or fora;
5. Develop district research newsletter or district research journal;
6. Conduct regular meeting with the school research coordinators regrading research
activities and other research-related matters;
7. Develop research plan as need by the division;
8. Coordinate with the Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) on all research
activities; and
9. Facilitate the conduct of research proposal (BERF and non-BERF) evaluation in
the district level and indorse, as approved by the school head and PSDS of the
district, to the Division Office for further evaluation.

C. Duties and Responsibilities of School Research Coordinators (SRC)

1. Lead with the guidance of school head, the management of research in the school as
well as the formulation of School Research Committee;;
2. Provide technical inputs in refining the research papers of the teaching and non-
teaching personnel in the school;
3. Conduct pre-screening of submitted research proposals and final papers with the
members of the SRC to be submitted to the district research coordinator;
4. Develop strategies in managing school-based researches and have an organized
records management of all researches in schools;
5. Monitor the status/progress of the basic and action research activities through online
or offline monitoring;
6. Facilitate the conduct of school-based research conference/training/Webinar/forum
through SLAC or other school activities;

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7. Facilitate on the conduct of school research validation and assessment of research

management activities in the school; and
8. Coordinate the school head relative to the
school/district/division/regional/national/international conferences and publications;
and
9. Seek partners or linkages specifically for research for the school.

D. Duties and Responsibilities of the External and Internal Reviewers prior Publication
(SDRC members and Invited Focal Persons as Reviewers)

1. Evaluate research proposals following the guide template in Annex 4a and 4b of

DepEd Order #16,s. 2017 for basic and action research proposals; through online
(Research Management and Review System), or offline modes.
2. Evaluate and peer-review completed research papers and abstracts based on the set
criteria of DepEd Order #16,s. 2017 for basic and action research through online
(Research Management and Review System) or offline, prior publication in the Division
Research Journal publication.
3. Submit or upload the final evaluated/peer reviewed research papers to the SEPS for
Planning and Research for consolidation and publication.

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RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Dr. Felizardo O.
Bolanos
Adviser/Consultant

Dr. Joepi F. Falqueza

Chairperson
Atty. Mikko Paolo A. Perez
Legal Officer/Legal Consultant
Dr. Victoria G.
Dr. Sacoro R. Comia
Fababier
Co-Chairperson
Co-Chairperson

PSDS/EPSvr Accountant Budget Officer Invited Focal SEPS-P &

Persons
R

Note: All Legal matters concerning research District Research SDO Research
must be consulted to the SDO Legal Officer
Coordinators Secretariat
for action and resolution.

School Research
Coordinators

Figure 2. Research Organizational Structure

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FORMAT OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND COMPLETED RESEARCH PAPER

A. Minimum Requirements of Research Proposal for funded and non-funded
research

A.1. BASIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

I. Introduction and Rationale

II. Literature Review
III. Research Questions
IV. Scope and Limitation
V. Research Methodology
a. Sampling
b. Data Collection
c. Ethical Issues
d. Plan for Data Analysis
VI. Timetable/Gantt chart
VII. Cost Estimates
VIII. Plans for Dissemination and Advocacy
IX. References

A.2. ACTION RESEARCH TEMPLATE

I. Context and Rationale

II. Action Research Questions
III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy
IV. Action research Methods
a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis Plan
V. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VIII. References

The appendices shall contain the following:

1. Research Proposal Application Form
2. Endorsement of Immediate Supervisor
3. Declaration of Absence of Conflict of Interest
4. Declaration of Anti-plagiarism in case the paper was not checked by Turnitin® software
5. Cost Estimates Form
6. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

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B. Minimum Requirements of Completed Research Report for Funded and Non-

funded Research

B.1. COMPLETED BASIC RESEARCH TEMPLATE

I. Title Page
II. Abstract
III. Acknowledgement
IV. Introduction of the Research
V. Literature Review
VI. Research Questions
VII. Scope and Limitation
VIII. Research Methodology
IX. Discussion of Results, Conclusion and Recommendations
X. Dissemination and Advocacy Plans
XI. References
XII. Financial Report

B.2. COMPLETED ACTION RESEARCH TEMPLATE

I. Title page
II. Abstract
III. Acknowledgement
IV. Context and Rationale
V. Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy
VI. Action Research Questions
VII. Action Research Methods
a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information
b. Data Gathering Methods
VIII. Discussion of Results and Reflection (including conclusion and
recommendation)
IX. Action Plan
X. References
XI. Financial Report

The Appendices shall contain the following:

1. Advocacy Plan with time table/Gantt chart
2. A sample signed consent or assent form
3. Research instrument/questionnaire, interview or focus interview guide
4. Result of Evaluation from School or District
5. Documentation report on the utilization and implementation of the research findings
6. Letter of intent for research publication in the Division Research Journal
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RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CYCLE

A. Call for Research Proposals

The National and Regional Research Committees will spearhead the periodic
call for research proposals in their respective areas at least once a year, or as deemed
necessary by the committee and/or the funding source. Calls for proposals will be
made in view of maximizing the efficiency of the process, and use of funds. The SDRC,
in coordination with the RRC, will assist in wide dissemination of the call for proposals
in schools.
For the Division, it may conduct advanced call for research proposals to
prepare the researchers and to provide them the necessary technical assistance
before submitting the research papers to the Region. The Secretariat at all levels will
conduct dissemination and capacity building activities on the preparation of the
research proposals and funding opportunities.
The proponents will be given one (1) month after the posting of call for
proposals to submit the intended study. The research proposal will be submitted in
either hard or electronic copies to the appropriate research committee.

B. Evaluation of Proposals

a. Initial Screening
The Secretariat will conduct initial screening of submitted proposals against the
eligibility requirements. Proposals falling under the following conditions will not be
further evaluated and will immediately returned, with technical inputs, to the
proponents:
1. Incomplete documentary requirements as prescribed during the call for
proposals;
2. Conflict of interest in personal and professional aspects, which may influence
the impartiality of the parties concerned, whether the proponent or the research
manager;
3. Non-conformance to research ethics;

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4. Exceeding the maximum amount of research grant with no provision for cost-
sharing;
5. Non-alignment of research topic with the national and local Basic Education
Research Agenda; and
6. Cost estimates not within the existing accounting and auditing rules and
regulations.

The Secretariat will duly inform the proponent of the results from the initial
screening. The proponents who passed the initial screening shall then be endorsed to
the respective research committees for a more rigorous evaluation.
For researches that will involve Indigenous Peoples (IP) learners, Indigenous
Cultural Communities (ICCs), Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs),
and Indigenous Learning Systems (ILSs), the Secretariat shall conduct a discussion
with the recognized community representatives or elders in IPEd implementation from
the community/ies to be involved in the research to validate the proposal’s compliance
with the ethical requirements.

C. Committee Evaluation
The Secretariat shall prepare the completed staff work for the research
committees prior to the evaluation of the proposals. The research committee shall
evaluate the proposals using the criteria and scoring template. At any point in the
evaluation process, the committee may contact the proponent for clarifications through
the most cost-effective means.
For researches that will involve IP learners, ICCs, IKSPs, and ILSs, the
committee may contact recognized community representatives or elders from the
communities to be involved in the research to clarify any concerns related to the
conduct of the research.
To qualify for approval, the proponent must have a minimum score of 70%. The
research committee shall provide comments if any to the proposals, for consideration
of the proponent prior to the implementation of the research.

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D. Notification of Results
Once the research committee has evaluated the proposal, the secretariat will
send a notification letter of the results of evaluation to the proponent. For approved
proposals, the Secretariat will conduct an orientation to brief the proponents on the
requirements, roles, and responsibilities of both the researcher and the concerned
committees. For disapproved proposals, proponents are encouraged to resubmit their
proposals for consideration once they incorporate the comments from the previous
evaluation. Technical assistance may be provided by the secretariat.

E. Progress Monitoring
The Secretariat shall track the progress of all approved work plan, and provide
technical assistance as needed. As research managers, the NRC, RRC and SDRC
will conduct random visits to the locations of research, and discuss with the
researchers the status of their studies.

F. Technical Assistance
Technical assistance will be provided by the research managers to the
researchers based on the feedback from the progress monitoring. PRD-PS, PPRD-
RO, and the SGOD will assist the researchers, if needed or as requested, at any point
during the research implementation.

G. Provision on Changes and Extension

Request for Changes in the Research – any deviation from the original and
approved research proposal must immediately be communicated to the
Secretariat.

For modification on the research design of the same research topic, the researcher
must write a letter to the relevant research committee detailing the changes made.
The research committee will evaluate the changes for their approval. The approved
research topic cannot be changed by the researcher at any point during the study.

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Cost implications due to changes will not be granted with additional DepEd funds,
unless another funding source is available for this purpose. Cost-sharing
arrangements, if applicable, should be explicitly indicated in the proposal.

Request for Extension – in the event that the grantee sees the need for an
extension, a letter of request for extension with justification must be submitted to
the chair of the relevant committee. Valid reasons for extension such as, but not
limited to, illness of the researcher, occurrence of disasters, and other extenuating
circumstances will be decided by the Committee. The request for extension will be
approved, provided there will be no additional cost to DepEd. The researcher will
be allowed only one request for extension. The duration of extension will be
assessed and decided by the Research Committee. Granted extensions will not
exceed one (1) year.

In cases where unforeseen circumstances force the cessation of the

implementation of the research, the researcher shall write a letter to the Research
Committee with justification and documentary support.

H. Submission and Acceptance

Completed research must be submitted to the research committees. The
Secretariat will conduct technical evaluation to determine the acceptability of the
output. Submitted outputs with additional requirements, comments, and
recommendations will be returned for revision. This will be outside the research work
plan.
In addition for accountability and reproducibility of research, researchers will
submit an executive data set in an accessible file format (i.e. MS Excel file). Final
approved outputs will be submitted in soft (pdf copy) and hard copies to the committee
secretariats.

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I. Dissemination and Utilization

Dissemination and utilization of research results is crucial in the achievement
of learning outcomes, and improve teaching-learning and governance processes in
schools, SDOs, ROs, and CO. Research managers, in collaboration with the
researchers, will take measures to ensure the dissemination and utilization of research
results in various settings across governance levels. Further, researchers will
disseminate and discuss their research results and recommendations in the
area/office/governance levels where the study was conducted, preferably attended by
respondents. Research managers will provide a venue to actively disseminate results
from completed research studies, and encourage everyone to analyze, consider, and
incorporate these results in their practices.
The region and division may organize research conferences, research forums,
and policy forums to gather education researchers to share their research findings,
gather new inputs and research ideas, and discuss policy options based on research
results. Further, research managers may also publish research journals and bulletins
for wider dissemination and as a potential archival mechanism for completed research.
In addition, the region and division may utilize completed researches to improve
learning outcomes and governance processes in their respective areas. Evidence
should be heavily used in the development of policies, frameworks, programs, and
projects, strategic, operational, and mid-term plans, training programs and
instructional materials, to mention a few governance strategies.
With full support of school heads, teachers will disseminate and utilize their
research through existing mechanisms such as, but not limited to, the following
venues:
1. Learning Action Cells (LACs) - the LAC sessions may be maximized by
sharing results of ongoing and/or completed research. These may serve as
input for teachers in their respective teaching-learning strategies.
2. In-Service Training (INSET) – the training design may include discussions
on research results and how these can be utilized.
3. School Governing Council (SGC) – Research results and proposed
actions can be presented during school planning and monitoring activities.
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4. Enhanced School Improvement Plan (e-SIP)/Annual Implementation

Plan (AIP) – Research results may be incorporated in the SIP. School
planning activities may bring forth possible research topics. These may also
be plotted as research initiatives in the SIP and AIP.
5. School Report Card (SRC) – Interventions made as a result of action
results may be included in the SRC.

J. Archival
The SGOD may set-up mechanisms to archive all completed education
researches, along with other relevant documents, such as the data sets during the
study. The SDO has its Research hub/center where all research documents, hard and
soft copies are all integrated and stored. There are also two main e-systems that will
be available to researchers and reviewers, namely the Research Management and
Review System and the Turnitin® software, an anti-plagiarism software.
All submitted and evaluated researches as well as researches from external
clients will be stored in the Research hub/center. This will also serve as meeting place
for the SDRC on research matters, and shall be maintained from time to time by the
SDO through research focal person.

K. Monitoring and Evaluation

Apart from the progress monitoring of the researches being conducted, PRD-
PS, PPRD-RO, and the SGOD shall conduct monitoring and evaluation of the entire
research management cycle within their respective areas to continuously improve the
management of research. Feedback will be communicated through M and E platforms
in their governance levels.

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L. FUND SOURCES

a. Basic Education Research Fund (BERF)

This fund will support education research initiatives in the Department such
as, but not limited to, funding for approved education research proposals of DepEd
employees, capacity building, research dissemination and utilization, policy
development, technical support, and monitoring and evaluation. BERF is output-
based. The release and liquidation of funds are dependent on the submission and
acceptance of the grantee’s deliverables. Once the deliverables. Once the
deliverables are accepted by the research committees and submitted to the Budget
and Accounting Divisions, the approved amount will be released to the grantee.
The Secretariat will inform the grantee when the funds are released. The allotted
amount will be released to the grantee through the most cost-efficient means.
Further details of the fund can be viewed in DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2015.

b. Special Education Research Fund (SEF) for Research through Local School
Board (LSB)

The Special Education Fund (SEF) through Local School Board (LSB)
provides the source of funds for the supplementary annual budgetary needs for the
operation and maintenance of public schools within the province, city or
municipality through an annual SEF budget. There is a certain fund allocation
(DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2017, Section 4.1.4.1.) specifically for educational
research programs, projects and activities involving learners and teachers in the
Division.

c. Other Fund Sources

Other fund sources that may be used are from partners and linkages and
research from local government units, universities and colleges and other private
institutions.

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III. RESEARCH GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH FOR TEACHING AND

NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL

A. Members of the Top Management, Education Program Supervisor (EPSVr),

Public Schools District Supervisors (PSDSs)

All members of the top management, EPSvr, and PSDSs are encouraged to conduct
researches on their respective fields of specialization or assigned programs and
projects (PAPs).

B. Senior Education Program Specialists (SEPSs), Education Program Specialist

(EPS) II, Division Office Personnel and Non-teaching Personnel

SEPSs, EPS II, SDO personnel and non-teaching personnel are also encouraged to
conduct action or basic research in order to address problems, issues, and challenges
in their respective workplace or section.

C. School Heads

1. School Heads are encouraged to conduct research in-line with the Key Priority
Areas or Priority Improvement Areas (PIAs), managerial and leadership areas as
well as other BERA themes that will support their decisions and planning for the
betterment of the school, its personnel and most importantly the learners.
2. The school heads will coordinate and inform the School Research Coordinator as
well as his/her immediate supervisor (PSDS) about the conduct of the research.
3. The research proposal once approved by the immediate supervisor, may be
submitted/endorsed together with other research proposals from teachers, to the
District Research Coordinator and will be forwarded to the Division for evaluation
and approval of the SDRC.

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4. When the research proposal is approved, and evaluated by the SDRC, the school
head can then continue with the conduct of the study where the PSDS may serve
as the mentor.

D. Master Teachers and Teachers

1. The research to be conducted by the master teachers, teachers and non-teaching

personnel of the school must be evaluated at the school level by the School
Research Committee (SRC) following the research management cycle as stated
previously in this manual.
2. They are encouraged to do research focusing teaching and learning, specifically
action research that will address issues and challenges pertaining to instruction,
teaching and learning.
3. The evaluated research documents at the school level will then be
forwarded/endorsed to the District Research Coordinators by the School Research
Coordinator, and then the DRC will forward all the evaluated research proposals
or completed research to the Division Office for further evaluation. The district may
opt to conduct technical assistance provision through colloquium or forum.
4. Once the research proposal was approved at the district level, then the research
proponent can now proceed with the conduct of the study (for non-funded
research), and wait for the approval of the SDRC and RRC if the proponent opt for
funding such as BERF.

E. All Researchers
1. All researches will be evaluated following on the Research Management
Guidelines and Processes;
2. The maximum research team members for basic and action research shall not
exceed three (3);
3. All research papers submitted for the annual Division Research Conference of
Basic Education Researchers (DCBER) as well as funded and non-funded

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research shall be subjected to Anti-plagiarism check using Turnitin software. In

case of absence, Declaration of Anti-plagiarism duly signed by the researcher.
4. Only research papers that are presented, evaluated and approved by DepEd
(NRC, RRC, SDRC, Division, Region, National and International levels) shall be
credited in any ranking process in the Division provided that the researcher
conforms with the requirements set in the hiring process. Example MOVs that can
be presented by the researcher are not limited to:
a. Letter of Acceptance of Action/Basic research or CI paper with the full copy
of the research
b. Certificate of presentation
c. Certificate of implementation and utilization of the research findings duly
signed by the immediate superior
d. Documentation Report
e. Others, as deemed requested by the hiring committee.

IV. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

i. Execution of Memorandum of Agreement

To ensure accountability, all researches receiving funding from DepEd or other
sources must execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which contains the
conditions and details of the grant as agreed between the grantee and the
funding source/s. The cost for travel for such appearances may be charged to
the approved budget for the research proposal. The research must commence
within five working days upon signing of the MOA.

ii. Ownership and Authorship of the Research Paper

The grantee/s will be the sole author of the research. However, the study
funded under BERF will be co-owned by the author/s and DepEd. Written
permission from the National and Regional Research Committees is required
if the research will be presented in research conferences, forums, and other
related events, or be published in research journals and bulletins. Also, in these
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presentations or publications, the researchers must duly acknowledge the

funding source/s for the study.
In case of student’s research, only the student-researchers are the sole
authors of the research, and the teacher will serve as mentor or research
adviser. The research adviser has no right to present or publish the research
papers of their students.

iii. Research Ethics

Conducting research often requires interaction with various people and
communities. Education research in particular heavily focuses on learners and
their immediate environment. Thus, researchers shall observe the highest
ethical standards. Similarly, research managers shall uphold ethical principles
in evaluating and implementing research to protect the learners and
communities. This includes ensuring confidentiality in handling data of
respondents and providing consent forms where necessary. Further, anyone
found to have violated research ethics will be blacklisted from availing of any
research grant mechanism in the Department.
The researchers will refer to the DepEd Child Protection Policy (DO #
40. S. 2012) as reference for interacting with learners. Further, for researches
that will involve IP learners, ICCs, IKSPs, and ILSs, researchers will adhere to
the rights-based approach and the principles of inclusion participation, and
empowerment as stipulated in the National IPEd Policy Framework (DO # 62,
s. 2011). Should the research directly discuss or focus on the IP community’s
IKSPs and ILS with information directly generated from the community, the
study shall properly recognize the community/ies where the research was
undertaken as co-author and co-owner of the research. Permission from the
concerned community, through its recognized community representatives or
elders involved in IPEd implementation, needs to be sought if the research will
be presented in research conferences, forums, and other related events, or be
published in research journals and bulletins. A copy of the study and

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subsequent publications featuring the study shall be given to the said

community representatives.
The principles of free, prior and informed consent, and the recognition
and protection of communal intellectual and cultural property rights will also be
meaningfully considered and adhered to throughout the research process.

iv. Plagiarism and Fraud

The research proponents are required to observe the highest standard
of ethics during the preparation and implementation of the research proposals.
They will ensure that the research proposal and final report submitted are
original works. Appropriate referencing and citation must be included in the
research proposal and final report.
The research paper will undergo similarity test or anti-plagiarism check
through Turnitin software available in the Research hub before the research
paper be reviewed, presented and published.
For the research proposal and journal type research paper, the
similarity percentage must not be greater than 19% as given by the similarity
software.
The following standard similarity percentage for each part or element of
a completed research paper must be followed and observed:
1. Introduction (Rationale and Background) – 10%
2. Literature Review (with proper citation) – 60%
3. Methodology – 10%
4. Results and Discussions (including Conclusion/Reflection and
Recommendation) – 10%

In the absence of anti-plagiarism software, the proponent is required to

submit an anti-plagiarism declaration attesting to the originality of the research
study. Any act of fraud and plagiarism will be dealt with accordingly. Further,
anyone found to have committed plagiarism will be blacklisted from availing of
any other research grant mechanism in the Department. .
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v. Failure to Complete the Research Proposal

The letter of approval and MOA will include a provision that, in the event
that the research proponents fail to complete and submit the deliverables, the
research proponents will be required to return the total amount of the research
grant she/he received during the course of the implementation. The letter will
be addressed to the Regional Research Committee (RRC) Chairperson, who
is the Assistant Regional Director and must be noted by the Schools Division
Superintendent.

vi. Legal Matters Involving Research

All research-related violations and other legal concerns shall be
indorsed to the Division Legal Officer for appropriate action based on existing
legal bases.

F. RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
1. Potential Research Partners
The NRC, RRC, and SDRC may partner with the following institutions:
a. State universities/colleges and other academic institutions
b. Development partners
c. Non-government Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations
(CSOs)
d. Other government agencies/Local Government Units (LGUs)
e. Partnerships with Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs)

2. Areas for Partnerships

a. Capacity building – DepEd may partner with institutions in providing
technical assistance and capacity-building activities for research
committees, education managers, school heads, teachers, and other
DepEd personnel. This may be done through formal training or through
apprenticeship in research projects of the institution. DepEd may also share
best practices with partner institutions.
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b. Resource sharing – DepEd and the partner institution may share

resources from their respective databases which may help DepEd
researchers in completing their research. Research partners may also
utilize the researches owned by the Department.
c. Research grants and funding – partnerships may also explore the
possibility of providing grants for DepEd researchers. This will expand the
opportunities of DepEd to conduct research with funding support from
external sources.
d. Research collaboration – DepEd and partner institutions may embark on
research projects together, with team members coming from both DepEd
and the partner institution. This will also serve as capacity building for
DepEd personnel. Further, cost sharing may be explored in the conduct of
research by both institutions.

3. Memorandum of Agreement with Partners

To officially engage the identified partner institutions, a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) will be drafted detailing the terms and conditions of the partnerships,
as well as the roles and responsibilities of involved parties. In the SDO, the Schools
Division Superintendent will be the signatory of the MOA together with the head of the
partner institution.
Complete staff work will be prepared by the Secretariats of the research
committee together with the Social Mobilization section to ensure that the concerned
parties are committed to achieving the goals of the partnership.

G. ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND VALIDATION OF RESEARCH

MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

The SGOD will conduct structured monitoring of the research management

processes and research initiatives at the division and school levels. They will provide
feedback for the improvement of the whole policy.

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The SDO will also conduct annual assessment and validation of the research
management performance of the schools and the division using the tools in Annex 7
and 8. The Division Research Management Performance Measure is intended to
account the emerging practices and the research culture of the schools and division.
The results will explore the research management viability of each school. Also, the
results will provide direction for the learning and development plan and will serve as
basis for policy formulation and recommendation.
There are three major domains in this tool are:
1. Research Output – This domain include the actual basic and actions
researches and continuous improvement projects in schools. Other
research outputs like thesis and dissertations submitted to the division and
schools.
2. Quality and Research Utilization – It is about the synergy between
research outputs and practices such as improvement of student learning
and other relevant use of the results.
3. Institutionalization of Research Culture – This include research culture,
institutionalization of research fora and conferences, institutionalization of
research journal publication, mechanisms/framework for
dissemination/utilization of research outputs, hiring and promotion for
DepEd personnel (long-term basis), and mechanism and access to
research portal.
4. Efficiency (Timing, Quality, Cost of Output) – This domain include
mechanism to impact to student learning/school improvement, mechanism
for continuous improvement/professional development such as
benchmarking, immersion, writing retreat and etc.
5. Networks and Linkages – This include the number of engaged partners,
the technical assistance/capacity building availed from partners, and
mechanisms for advocacy.

A funded or non-funded research project proposal which met the criteria using
the evaluation research tool will be implemented and constantly monitored by the
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concerned division personnel (i.e. PSDS, EPS, School Heads) and the utilization of
research findings shall be facilitated by the Monitoring and Evaluation Section as well
as Planning and research Section most especially during policy review, policy
formulation, budgeting, planning and for other purposes relative on improving schools
and Division’s performance. For funded research like BERF, the steps in the research
management cycle flowchart shall be strictly followed.

V. AMENDMENT TO DEPED ORDER NO. 016, s. 2017: RESEARCH MANAGEMENT

GUIDELINES (DEPED ORDER NO. 026, s. 2021)

The Department of Education issued the Amendment to DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017
titled Research management Guidelines (RMG) in support to the policy development process
and research agenda, and to provide guidance in managing research initiatives in the national,
regional, schools division, and school levels. Ensuing from policy monitoring as well as the
changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, certain provisions of RMG shall be
amended in order to support DepEd researchers in conducting research to further improve
learning delivery and governance from SY 2020-2021 onwards.

B: RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CYCLE

a. Virtual Conduct of Research – Research-related activities and initiatives such as call
for proposals, committee evaluation, progress monitoring, dissemination and
utilization, and other support activities may be conducted virtually and/or remotely.
Face-to-face activities shall only be allowed in consideration of the risk severity of the
area with strict observance of the minimum health standards. In addition, online
submission of requirements shall be allowed. For those who have no internet access,
proponents may use courier services to submit the required documents. The cost for
service delivery fee may be charged to the approved budget research proposals.
b. Online/remote data gathering methods – As part of the initial screening, proposals
with online/remote data gathering shall be prioritized. For proposals with face-to-face
data collection, the concerned Research Committee shall ensure its appropriateness
with the research questions and design. Face-to-face data collection shall only be

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implemented if it is relevant to the research design in consideration of the risk severity

of the area, and implemented upon strict observance of minimum health standards.
c. Allocation – From FY 2020 onwards, seventy-five (75%) of the allocation under shall
be exclusively used to fund research proposals from the region, schools, division, and
schools. The remaining twenty-five (25%) may be used as additional fund for research
proposals and other research-related activities.
d. Eligible and Non-eligible Activities and Expenditures – Communication expenses
shall refer to the cost of using communication technologies such as mobile phone and
internet which is incurred by the grantee in the implementation of its research. It
includes postpaid plan, prepaid load, electronic reloading, internet subscription fee,
and other emerging method/technology.

Item VI. A is hereby amended as follows:

VI. Special Provisions
a. Execution of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) – In compliance with Section 4 of
Executive Order 810 s. 2009, Regional Offices (ROs) providing electronic services to
its clients may use digital signatures in their MOAs to ensure confidentiality,
authenticity and integrity, and non-repudiation of electronic transactions. Likewise,
offices shall avail of and recognize the use of the Philippine National Public Key
Infrastructure (PNPKI) or other means of digitally signing official documents being
offered by private entities provided that it is compliant with the requirements of
Republic Act 8792, Executive Order 810, s. 2019, and policies of relevant government
agencies, including the Department of Information and Communication Technology
(DICT), on the use of electronic or digital signatures.

On the other hand, ROs without established mechanisms for digital signatures shall
allow the initial submission of scanned copies of the MOA and the subsequent
submission of the original document to the RO. Expenses for courier services shall be
eligible under the BERF grant.

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The policy shall be effective starting SY 2020-2021 onwards. All other provisions stated in DO
16 s. 2017 shall remain enforced unless repealed and amended by other DepEd issuances.

VI. RESEARCH INCENTIVES

Conducting and writing a research paper is not an easy task. Also, research plays a
vital role in the academic development and in so many aspects of teaching and learning as
well as governance and operations in education. However, there are only few teaching and
non-teaching personnel venture into this challenging undertaking. Hence, incentives may be
given to researchers whose research papers are commendable, presented and published
from local and international levels.
Among the incentives that the researchers may receive or enjoy are not limited to the
following:

1. Inclusion of the research paper in the Division Research journal once reviewed and
approved by the reviewers;
2. Credits ranking and promotion purposes;
3. Cash incentives;
4. Credits for teaching and non-teaching personnel performance (IPCRF/OPCRF);
5. Free travel in both domestic and ASEAN countries when the paper is accepted in a
reputable/highly recognized publication journal and conference or DepEd initiated
research activities. The budget will be included in the request for SEF-Research and
will be subjected by the LGU approval. The researcher will inform the office and send
the acceptance letter and request for budget with itemized expenditures, to the SDO.
6. The research paper may be endorsed to the Regional and Central Office for
presentation or publication; and
7. Research recognition awards

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VII. DIVISION RESEARCH PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

No. Name of Projects and Activities

1. Project “SHARE IT”
2. Research Hub/center
3. Research Management Information and Review System (RMIRS)
4. Division Research Journal
5. District and School Research Festivals and Colloquium
6. Research Proposal Presentations
7. Division Conference of Basic Education Researchers (DCBER)
8. Capacity-building Webinars/Trainings/Workshops for Teaching and Non-teaching
Personnel on Research
9. Research Caravan
10. Conference of Basic Education Researchers (CBER)
11. National and International Research Conference and Publication
12. Research Cliniquing/Technical Assistance to BERF and other funded research
grantees
13. Provision of Technical Assistance to Internal and External Researchers
14. Division Research O’Clock Segment on Batang Genyo Live
15. Awards, Recognition and Incentives for Outstanding Researchers and School
Research Implementers
16. Assessment and Validation of Research Management Performance Measure
17. Utilization of the Anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin)
18. Partners and Linkages Hunting
19. CIP Presentation and Commencement
20. Regional BERF Commencement
21. Research Benchmarking
22. Research Meeting with the District and School Research Coordinators, and
Schools Division Research Committee (SDRC)

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REFERENCES

Division Memorandum No. 92, s. 2020. Division Research Manual (Revised 2020): SDO
Cagayan de Oro City

DepEd Order No. 26, s. 2021. Amendment to DepEd Order No. 16 s. 2017 (Research
Management Guidelines)

DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2017. Revised Guidelines on the Use of the Special Education Fund
(SEF)

DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017. Research Management Guidelines

DepEd Order No. 39, s. 2016. Adoption of the Basic Education Research Agenda (BERA)

DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2015. Revised Guidelines for the Basic Education Research Fund
(BERA)

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ANNEXES

ANNEX 1: Research Proposal Application Form and endorsement of Immediate

Supervisor

RESEARCH APPLICATION FORM

RESEARCH TITLE

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE RESEARCH (150 words only)

RESEARCH CATEGORY RESEARCH AGENDA CATEGORY

(choose only one) (choose only one main research theme)

☐Region ☐Teaching and Learning

☐Schools Division ☐Child Protection
☐District ☐Human Resource Development
☐School ☐Governance

(choose only one) (choose one cross-cutting theme, if applicable)

☐Action Research ☐DRRM
☐Basic Research ☐Gender and Development
☐Inclusive Education
☒Others (please specify): ____________

What part of the Basic Education – Learning Continuity Plan you anchored your research?

AMOUNT
*indicate also if proponent will use personal funds; add rows if necessary

B. PROPONENT INFORMATION

LEAD PROPONENT / INDIVIDUAL PROPONENT

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:

BIRTHDATE: SEX: POSITION / DESIGNATION:

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CALABARZON Choose an item.

CONTACT NUMBER 1: CONTACT NUMBER 2: EMAIL ADDRESS:

EDUCATIONAL DEGREE TITLE/COURSE TITLE OF THESIS / RELATED

ATTAINMENT RESEARCH PROJECT
Choose an item.

Choose an item.

Choose an item.

LANDBANK ACCOUNT LANDBANK

NUMBER BRANCH
SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT:

PROPONENT 2

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:

BIRTHDATE: SEX: POSITION / DESIGNATION:

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REGION DIVISION SCHOOL

CALABARZON Choose an item.

SCHOOL / OFFICE ADDRESS:

PROPONENT 3

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CONTACT NUMBER 1: CONTACT NUMBER 2: EMAIL ADDRESS:

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT DEGREE TITLE/COURSE TITLE OF THESIS / RELATED

BIRTHDATE:
(DEGREE TITLE) SEX: POSITION / DESIGNATION:
RESEARCH PROJECT
Click orChoose
tap to an
enter a date.
item. Choose an item.

Choose an item.
REGION DIVISION SCHOOL
CALABARZON
Choose an item. Choose an item.

SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT:
CONTACT NUMBER 1: CONTACT NUMBER 2: EMAIL ADDRESS:

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT DEGREE TITLE/COURSE TITLE OF THESIS / RELATED

(DEGREE TITLE) RESEARCH PROJECT
Choose an item.

Choose an item.

Choose an item.

SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT:

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR’S CONFORME

I hereby endorse the attached research proposal. I certify that the proponent/s has/have
the capacity to implement a research study without compromising his/her office functions.

Name and Signature of Immediate Supervisor

Position / Designation
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Date

Name and Signature of Immediate Supervisor

Position / Designation

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Click or tap to enter a date.

Date

Name and Signature of Immediate Supervisor

Position / Designation
Click or tap to enter a date.
Date

ANNEX 2: Action Research Proposal Template

ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

LEAD PROPONENT (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL)

MEMBER (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL)
MEMBER (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL)
TITLE OF RESEARCH
DIVISION

Context and Rationale

 Description and context of the study
 Reason for conducting the study
 How the results could be used in action planning
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Action Research Questions

 Identify the problem/s which will be addressed by the research
o (DO 43, S.2015)

Proposed Innovation, Intervention and Strategy

 Idea
 Problem
 Procedure/system
 Solution
 Phenomenon
 Combination of any of these that were used to solve the research problem

Action Research Methods

A. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information
 Who will participate in the research
 Number of people
 Characteristics of the participants/sample
 Sampling procedure

B. Data Gathering Methods

 Various instruments
 Procedures for data collection

C. Data Analysis Plan

 How the data will be analyzed and reported
 Qualitative and/or quantitative methods used in analyzing the data

Action Research Work Plan and Timelines

ACTIVITIES Month Month Month Month Month Month

Shade the corresponding month per 1 2 3 4 5 6
activity
Add rows if necessary
1.

2.

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3.

4.

5.

Plans for Dissemination and Utilization

DISSEMINATION Month Month Month Month Month Month

ACTIVITIES 1 2 3 4 5 6
add rows if necessary

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

REFERENCES
*Please follow the APA format

SUBMITTED BY:
(Signature over printed name)

ANNEX 3: Basic Research Proposal Template

BASIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

LEAD PROPONENT (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL)

MEMBER (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL)
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MEMBER (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL)

TITLE OF RESEARCH
DIVISION

Introduction and Rationale

 Description and context of the study
 Reason for conducting the study
 How the results could be used in action planning

Literature Review
 Key issues which underlie the research
 Major findings, problems identified, recommendations, and questions raised in
previous research
 Main points of view and controversies;
 Critical evaluation of these views, their strengths and weaknesses;
 General conclusions about the research papers;
 What research still needs to be done;
 What knowledge gaps remain that the study will aim to fill

Research Questions
 Identifies the problem/s which will be addressed by the research

Scope and Limitation

 Coverage of the research in terms of location, time, respondents, etc.;
 Inherent design or methodology parameters that can restrict the scope of the research
findings and are outside the control of the researcher
Research Methodology
A. Sampling
 Who will participate in the research
 Number of people
 Characteristics of the participants/sample
 Sampling procedure
B. Data Collection
 Various instruments

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 Procedures for data collection

C. Ethical Issues
 Identification of ethical concerns that could possibly emanate from the conduct of
research, and discussion on how to prevent these from taking place.
 It can include, but not limited to the ff: right to conduct a study or investigation to
answer a questions;
 Securing free prior and informed consent from respondents and/or parents and
guardians of learners;
 Issues of confidentiality and anonymity

D. Plan for Data Analysis

 How the data will be analyzed and reported
 Qualitative and/or quantitative methods used in analyzing the data

Timetable/Gantt Chart

ACTIVITIES Month Month Month Month Month Month

1 2 3 4 5 6

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

**Shade the corresponding month per activity

*Add rows if necessary

Plans for Dissemination and Utilization

DISSEMINATION Month Month Month Month Month Month

ACTIVITIES 1 2 3 4 5 6

1.

2.

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3.

4.

5.

*add rows if necessary

REFERENCES
*Please follow the APA format

SUBMITTED BY:
(Signature over printed
name)

ANNEX 4: Cost Estimates Approval Form

COST ESTIMATES APPROVAL FORM

General Instructions:
 Please fill out the information in the second page.
 Follow the provided guidelines in filling out eligible expenditures for BERF.
 Delete these instructions once you’re ready to print your cost estimates
form.
COST ESTIMATE GUIDELINES:

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Eligible and Non-Eligible Activities and Expenditures

The research committees shall ensure that the expenses detailed in the
research proposal are appropriate and necessary in the conduct of research.
Measures must be taken to ensure that the funds are maximized so more
proposals will be covered.

For BERF grantees, the research fund will be utilized for the following activities:
A. Expenses related to the implementation of the approved research
proposals which include, but are not limited to, the following:
 Supplies and materials
 Domestic travel expenses
 Communication expenses
 Reproduction, printing and binding costs
 Food and other incurred expenses during conduct of research
(surveys, FGDs); and
 Other expenses related to the conduct of research not listed in
the non-eligible expenditures
B. Expenses related to research dissemination

Specifically, the research fund will not be used for the following expenses:
 Equipment
 Software
 Salary, overtime pay or honorarium for resource persons, statisticians and
other service providers
 Utilities
 Office rental
 All overseas travel and all items not included in the approved research
proposal

Reference:
DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017 – Research Management Guidelines. p. 12-13

TITLE OF RESEARCH
TYPE OF RESEARCH ☐ACTION RESEARCH
(please cross out)
☐REGIONAL/DIVISION/DISTRICT RESEARCH
ACCOUNT NAME
(Lead proponent)
ACCOUNT NUMBER

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LANDBANK
BRANCH
TYPE OF ACCOUNT ☐SAVINGS
☐CURRENT
COST ESTIMATES
ELIGIBLE
ACTIVITY QUANTITY COST
EXPENDITURES
1. Choose an item. PHP 0.00
2. Choose an item. PHP 0.00
3. Choose an item. PHP 0.00
4. Choose an item. PHP 0.00
5. Choose an item. PHP 0.00
TOTAL PHP 0.00
*add rows if necessary

ATTESTED BY:
(Signature over printed
name)

To be filled out by the BERF Grantees

APPROVED BY:
(Signature over printed
name)

To be filled out by RRC Members

ANNEX 5: Declaration of Absence of Conflict of Interest

DECLARATION OF ABSENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

I/We, _________________________________, understand that conflict of interest refers to

situations in which financial or other personal considerations may compromise
my/our judgment in evaluating, conducting, or reporting research.

I/We hereby declare that I/we do not have any personal conflict of interest that
may arise from my application and submission of my research proposal. I/We

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understand that my research proposal may be returned to me if found out that

there is conflict of interest during the initial screening as per DO 16, s. 2017.

Further, in case of any form of conflict of interest (possible or actual) which may
inadvertently emerge during the conduct of my research, I will duly report it to
the research committee for immediate action.

I understand that I may be held accountable by the Department of Education for

any conflict of interest which I have intentionally concealed.

Name and Signature of Lead Proponent

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Date

Name and Signature of Proponent

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Date

Name and Signature of Proponent

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Date

ANNEX 6: Declaration of Anti-plagiarism

DECLARATION OF ANTI-PLAGIARISM

I/We, __________________________________, understand that plagiarism is the act of

taking and using another’s ideas and works and passing them off as one’s own.
This includes explicitly copying the whole work of another person or that of the
undersigned proponents and/or using some parts of their work without proper
acknowledgment and referencing.
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I/We hereby attest to the originality of this research proposal and has cited properly
all the references used. I/We further commit that all deliverables and the final
research study emanating from this proposal shall be of original content. I/We shall
use appropriate citations in referencing other works from various sources. I/We
also hereby attest that this research has not yet been finished and is not part of
the proponent/s’ thesis/dissertation.

I/We understand that violation from this declaration and commitment shall be subject
to consequences and shall be dealt with accordingly by the Department of
Education.

Name and Signature of Lead Proponent

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Date

Name and Signature of Proponent

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Date

Name and Signature of Proponent

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Date

ANNEX 7: Division Research Management Performance Measure Assessment Tool

DIVISION RESEARCH MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE MEASURE

ASSESSMENT TOOL

DIRECTIONS:

This Division Research Management Performance Measure is intended to account your

emerging practices and the research culture in your school. The results of this assessment will explore
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the research management viability of each school. Also, the results will provide direction for the learning
and development plan and will serve as basis for policy formulation and recommendation.

Kindly read each domain and their corresponding indicators and performance measure. Fill out
the required information in the column of performance measure and compile the evidence required.
Submit the completed form to the SEPS for Planning and Research. Do not submit the set of evidence
required. Keep all these range of evidence required in your school for verification later by the Division
Office.

School: _____________________________________

School Head: ________________________________

Set of Evidence
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
submitted)
Research Output Actual research outputs Indicate the number of conducted and  Terminal report
- Basic Research completed (recent year)  Matrix showing
- Action Research ______Basic research the classification
- Continuous ______Action research of research
Improvement ______Continuous improvement  Completed
projects research list

Indicate the number of conducted and

completed (previous year)
______Basic research
______Action research
______Continuous improvement
projects

Distribution of research No. of researches (recent year):  Documentation

activities across research _____Learning and Teaching  Completed
agenda (if research gathered _____Child Protection research list
are categorized per theme) _____Human Resource Development
_____Governance

_____Research aligned with regional /

division research agenda
_____Research not aligned with
national/local research agenda

No. of research (previous year):

_____Learning and Teaching
_____Child Protection
_____Human Resource Development
_____Governance

_____Research aligned with regional /

division research agenda
_____Research not aligned with
national/local research agenda

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Set of Evidence
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
submitted)
Other research output No. of submitted (recent year):  Submitted
(thesis, dissertation) _____thesis/dissertation research outputs
submitted to the division, if _____others (thesis,
any dissertation)
No. of submitted (previous year):
_____thesis/dissertation
_____others

Quality and Synergy between research Number of research outputs  Learning plan
Research outputs and practices integrated in highlighting the
Utilization - Improvement of ______Learning and Teaching results of the
student learning activities study
- Other use of results ______Education Planning  Accomplishment
______ others report
 Documentation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Results of (recent year)

________ELLNA
________NAT
________cohort survival rate
________completion rate
________drop-out rate

Results of (previous year)

________ELLNA
________NAT
________cohort survival
________completion and
________drop-out rate
Institutionalizatio Research culture Actual number of accomplishment  List of
n of Research - Personnel engaged (please see list of accomplishments researches
Culture - Presentation in below) and percentage growth  Certificates/Plaq
conferences ues
- Recognition of Number of (for recent year)  Acceptance
research / awards ______Teachers/staff engaged letter for
- Publications ______Research presented in publication
- Citations International conferences  Actual papers
______Research presented in citing the
National conferences research output
______Research presented in
Regional conferences
______Research presented in
Division conferences
______Recognition/awards
______Publications
______Citations

Number of (for previous year)

______ Teachers/staff engaged
______Research presented in
International conferences

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Set of Evidence
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
submitted)
______Research presented in
National conferences
______Research presented in
Regional conferences

______Research presented in
Division conferences
______Recognition/awards
______Publications
______Citations

______percentage rate of the BERF

grantees presented their research in
conferences
______percentage rate of the BERF
grantees, research were published

Institutionalization of Target number of research fora, policy  Work Plan

Research Fora and fora, and conferences vs actual  Documentation,
Conferences number conducted  Memorandum
 List of
______Number of research Participants
conferences indicated in the Work
Plan

______Actual Number of research

fora/conferences conducted

Institutionalization of ____presence of research journal  Copy of the

Research Journal Publication Journal
______Number of volumes produced
Type of publication ____print
____online
Mechanisms/framework for ______Presence of  Copy of
dissemination/utilization of framework/mechanism for research framework and
research outputs utilization guidelines

Mode of dissemination of research

____conference
____forum  List of activities,
____online memorandum
____memorandum related to
____flyer activities
____module
others____________________

_____no. of activities conducted for

research dissemination

Hiring and promotion for Number of teachers promoted with  Teachers’ rating
DepEd personnel (long-term) research output as part of the scale for
documents submitted for promotion:
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Set of Evidence
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
submitted)
______Recent year promotion
______Previous year highlighting
his/her research
output as part of
the documents
submitted for
promotion

 IPCRF/Performa
nce Rating

Mechanism and access to a Do you have the plan?  Actual portal

research portal ____YES  Documentation
____NO

Is the research portal functional?

___YES
___NO

_______If yes, number of

users/subscribers/viewers/ followers
Efficiency Mechanism to impact to _____Implemented framework or  Framework or
(Timing, Quality, student learning/school guidelines guidelines
Cost of output) improvement
Proposed intervention vs Actual  Accomplishment
Accomplishment report

Mechanisms for continuous Number of continuous improvement /  Report of

improvement / professional professional development activities activities
development (Benchmarking, conducted (recent year):
immersion, writing retreat  Documentation
and etc) _____benchmarking  Proposal
_____seminar/training/workshop
Others____________  Letter request

Number of continuous activities

conducted (previous year):

_____Benchmarking
_____Seminar/training/workshop
_____Research clinic
Others____________
Networks and No. of engaged partners _____Number of partners  MOU/MOA
Linkages (Universities/Institutions and  List of Partner
etc.) Institutions
Technical _____Presence of work Plan  Work Plan
assistance/capacity building  List, programs
availed from partners _____Number of TA/capacity building  Accomplishment
availed report
_____ Project proposal delivered  Documentation

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Set of Evidence
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
submitted)
Mechanisms for Advocacy _____Presence of mechanism for  Guidelines
advocacy  Documentation
_____No. of advocacy activities  Advocacy
Modality__________________ materials used

_____No. of participants attended on

research caravan
_____No. of participants giving
testimonies on their research
experience (BERF grantees)

Note: This tool was slightly modified based from the original work of the Central Office. This tool was
designed for schools.

Prepared and accomplished by:

_________________________________
School Head / Research Coordinator

ANNEX 8: Division Research Management Performance Measure Validation Tool

DIVISION RESEARCH MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE MEASURE

VALIDATION TOOL

DIRECTIONS:

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This Division Research Management Performance Measure is intended to account your

emerging practices and the research culture in your school. The results of this assessment will explore
the research management viability of each school. Also, the results will provide direction for the learning
and development plan and will serve as basis for policy formulation and recommendation.

Kindly read each domain and their corresponding indicators and performance measure. The
set of evidence is given on Fourth Column. The SDRC member will look for the set of evidences
presented by the school heads or research coordinators of schools. They may ask questions if
necessary for deeper validation. Please write (E) for Evident or (NE) for Not Evident in the Remarks
column.

School: _____________________________________

School Head or Research Coordinator: _____________________________________

Remarks
Set of Evidence
(Evident
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
or Not
submitted)
Evident)
Research Actual research outputs Indicate the number of conducted  Terminal
Output - Basic Research and completed (recent year) report
- Action ______Basic research  Matrix
Research ______Action research showing the
- Continuous ______Continuous improvement classification
Improvement projects of research
 Completed
Indicate the number of conducted research list
and completed (previous year)
______Basic research
______Action research
______Continuous improvement
projects

Distribution of research No. of researches (recent year):  Documentatio

activities across _____Learning and Teaching n
research agenda (if _____Child Protection  Completed
research gathered are _____Human Resource research list
categorized per theme) Development
_____Governance

_____Research aligned with

regional / division research agenda
_____Research not aligned with
national/local research agenda

No. of research (previous year):

_____Learning and Teaching
_____Child Protection
_____Human Resource
Development
_____Governance

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Remarks
Set of Evidence
(Evident
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
or Not
submitted)
Evident)

_____Research aligned with

regional / division research agenda
_____Research not aligned with
national/local research agenda

Other research output No. of submitted (recent year):  Submitted

(thesis, dissertation) _____thesis/dissertation research
submitted to the division, _____others outputs
if any (thesis,
No. of submitted (previous year): dissertation)
_____thesis/dissertation
_____others
Quality and Synergy between Number of research outputs  Learning plan
Research research outputs and integrated in highlighting
Utilization practices ______Learning and Teaching the results of
- Improvement of activities the study
student ______Education Planning  Accomplishm
learning ______ others ent report
- Other use of  Documentatio
results Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) n

Results of (recent year)

________ELLNA
________NAT
________cohort survival rate
________completion rate
________drop-out rate

Results of (previous year)

________ELLNA
________NAT
________cohort survival
________completion and
________drop-out rate
Institutionalizati Research culture Actual number of accomplishment  List of
on of Research - Personnel (please see list of accomplishments researches
Culture engaged below) and percentage growth  Certificates/Pl
- Presentation in aques
conferences Number of (for recent year)  Acceptance
- Recognition of ______Teachers/staff engaged letter for
research / ______Research presented in publication
awards International conferences  Actual papers
- Publications ______Research presented in citing the
- Citations National conferences research
______Research presented in output
Regional conferences
______Research presented in
Division conferences
______Recognition/awards
______Publications
______Citations

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Remarks
Set of Evidence
(Evident
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
or Not
submitted)
Evident)

Number of (for previous year)

______ Teachers/staff engaged
______Research presented in
International conferences
______Research presented in
National conferences
______Research presented in
Regional conferences
______Research presented in
Division conferences
______Recognition/awards
______Publications
______Citations

______percentage rate of the

BERF grantees presented their
research in conferences
______percentage rate of the
BERF grantees, research were
published

Institutionalization of Target number of research fora,  Work Plan

Research Fora and policy fora, and conferences vs  Documentatio
Conferences actual number conducted n,
 Memorandum
______Number of research  List of
conferences indicated in the Work Participants
Plan

______Actual Number of research

fora/conferences conducted

Institutionalization of ____presence of research journal  Copy of the

Research Journal Journal
Publication ______Number of volumes
produced
Type of publication ____print
____online

Mechanisms/framework ______Presence of  Copy of

for framework/mechanism for research framework
dissemination/utilization utilization and
of research outputs guidelines
Mode of dissemination of research
____conference
____forum
____online
____memorandum  List of
____flyer activities,
____module memorandum
others____________________

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Remarks
Set of Evidence
(Evident
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
or Not
submitted)
Evident)
related to
_____no. of activities conducted for activities
research dissemination

Hiring and promotion for Number of teachers promoted with  Teachers’

DepEd personnel (long- research output as part of the rating scale
term) documents submitted for for promotion
promotion: highlighting
______Recent year his/her
______Previous year research
output as part
of the
documents
submitted for
promotion

 IPCRF/Perfor
mance Rating

Mechanism and access Do you have the plan?  Actual portal

to a research portal ____YES  Documentatio
____NO n

Is the research portal functional?

___YES
___NO

_______If yes, number of

users/subscribers/viewers/
followers
Efficiency Mechanism to impact to _____Implemented framework or  Framework or
(Timing, Quality, student learning/school guidelines guidelines
Cost of output) improvement
Proposed intervention vs Actual  Accomplishm
Accomplishment ent report

Mechanisms for Number of continuous improvement  Report of

continuous improvement / professional development activities
/ professional activities conducted (recent year):
development  Documentatio
(Benchmarking, _____benchmarking n
immersion, writing _____seminar/training/workshop  Proposal
retreat and etc) Others____________
 Letter request
Number of continuous activities
conducted (previous year):

_____Benchmarking
_____Seminar/training/workshop
_____Research clinic
Others____________
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Remarks
Set of Evidence
(Evident
Domains Indicators Performance Measure Required (to be
or Not
submitted)
Evident)
Networks and No. of engaged partners _____Number of partners  MOU/MOA
Linkages (Universities/Institutions  List of Partner
and etc.) Institutions
Technical _____Presence of work Plan  Work Plan
assistance/capacity  List, programs
building availed from _____Number of TA/capacity  Accomplishm
partners building availed ent report
_____ Project proposal delivered  Documentatio
n
Mechanisms for _____Presence of mechanism for  Guidelines
Advocacy advocacy  Documentatio
_____No. of advocacy activities n
Modality__________________  Advocacy
materials
_____No. of participants attended used
on research caravan
_____No. of participants giving
testimonies on their research
experience (BERF grantees)

Note: This tool was slightly modified based from the original work of the Central Office. This tool was designed for
schools.

Findings/Comments and Suggestions:

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________.

Validated by:

_______________________________________
(SDRC Member’s Name and Signature)

________________________
Date
ANNEX 9: Guide for Appraising Basic Research Proposals
Main Criteria Increasing Levels of Quality and Their Descriptions Score
Low High
Rationale of Not The research The educational The nature, extent and
the Research described proposal relevance and salience of the research topic
(10 points) (no points) presents a timeliness of the are comprehensively
general research topic are discussed. Different aspects
description of shown. It explains the of the research setting are

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the topic or need to conduct elaborated showing in depth

focus of inquiry research to understand and critical analysis of the
(5pts) a phenomenon, situation. Policy implications,
advance or validate benefits and limitations of the
knowledge, improve study are stated (10pts)
situation, or address an
issue /problem. (8pts)
Research Not stated The research The research questions The research questions
Questions (no points) proposal has a specify the variables or logically proceed from the
(20 points) stated aim, the focus of inquiry. context of the study. They are
objective, or Key elements of the formulated to clearly show the
general research research questions are extent and different angles of
questions. (10 reflected in the title of inquiry (ex. Different variables
points) the proposal. (15pts) of interest, relationships to be
probed, geographical and
temporal scope. (20pts)
Use of Not The research proposal cites Viewpoints and issues underlying the
Related provided theories and/or previous studies present research are discussed and
Literature (no points) related to the present research. synthesized. They are critically evaluated
and Proper Sources are properly to identify inconsistencies or gaps in
Citation acknowledged. (5points) current knowledge or educational policy
(10points) that the study intends to address.
Constructs are defined and presented in
a conceptual framework. Citation of
literature sources is consistent. (10
points)
Research Participants Not stated (no The research proposal Details are provided about
Methods (40 and/or points) states the study’s target the target participants (ex:
points) other participants and/or other number, characteristics,
Sources of sources of data and sampling procedure, if
Data and information (ex: divisions, any) and/or other sources
Information districts, offices, schools, of data and information.
(10 points) learners, parents, Clear rationale for their
documents, secondary inclusion in the study is
data, others)(5points) given. (10 points)
Data Not The research Details of data The proposal
Gathering described proposal presents a gathering methods explains why

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Method(s) (no general description are provided; the the data

and points) of the methods to specific kinds of data, gathering
Research be employed for how and when they methods are
Instruments gathering data. will be collected. It suited to the
(20 points) (10points) describes any nature and
research instruments purpose of the
(ex: test, scale, study. The data
survey questionnaire, gathering
checklist, interview methods are
guide) to be aligned with the
developed or adopted research
(15 points) questions.
Details about
research
instruments are
presented such
as their sources
or how they will
be developed
and by whom,
and their
appropriateness
for obtaining the
desired kind of
data/information
(20 points)
Data Not stated The research Details of the The selected
Analysis (no proposal presents a methods of data methods of data
Plan (10 points) general description analysis are given. analysis are
points) of how the Techniques (ex: shown to be
gathered quantitative/statistical, appropriate to
data/information qualitative, or both the nature of
will be analyzed. (5 methods), as well as the
points) tools (ex: software) to data/information
be employed are to be gathered
specified. (8 points) and for
addressing the

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research
questions. (10
points)
Work Plan Not included The research proposal A detailed work plan is provided covering start to
and (no points) includes a list of major completion of the research. Timelines are realistic
Timelines activities and their and show concretely how the research will unfold
timelines. (5 points) over the allowed period. The overall plan reflects
the proponent’s capacity to concretize ideas into a
clear and sequential steps to be undertaken. (10
points)
Cost Not included The research proposal A detailed breakdown of items with their
Estimates (no points) includes a list of major corresponding costs is furnished. The items and
(10 points) items and their costs reasonably reflect the funding needs of the
estimated costs. The research, and adhere to BERF guidelines. The
total cost is shown. (5 overall plan reflects the proponent’s capacity to
points) project specific expenses that she or he will be
accountable for (10 points)
Total Score
Remarks:

ANNEX 10: Guide for Appraising Action Research Proposals

Main Criteria Sub - Criteria Increasing Levels of Quality and Their Descriptions Score
Low High
Rationale of Context ( 15 Not The research The educational The nature, extent and
the Action points) described proposal relevance and salience of the
Research (10 (no points) presents a timeliness of the identifies problem or
points) general problem or issue issue are

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description of are shown. The comprehensively

the problem or need to conduct discussed.. Different
issue as its action research aspects of the action
focus of inquiry as a way to research setting are
(8 pts) address or elaborated showing in
improve the depth and critical
situation is analysis of the
explained (12 pts) situation. (15 pts)
Proposed Not The action The proposal The rationale, extent
Intervention, presented research outlines when and and limitation of the
Innovation, (no points) proposal where the intervention, innovation
Strategy (15 mentions an intervention, or strategy are
points) intervention, innovation or explained in detail. Its
innovation or strategy will be plausibility as a way to
strategy to be undertaken, and address the problem or
tried out to who will be issue is given support.
address the involved. (15 points)
problem or Activities to be
issue. (8 points) undertaken are
stated. (12 points)
Not stated The action The research The research questions
(no points) research question(s) logically proceeds from
proposal has a specifies the the context of the
stated aim, action research inquiry. It clearly relates
objective or variables or the to the identified
general focus of inquiry. problem or issue, and
Action Research Question
research Key elements of conveys the desired
(s) (30 points)
question(s). (15 the research change or
points) questions are improvement. (30
reflected in the points)
title of the
proposal (25
points)
Participants Not stated The action research proposal Details are provided about the
Action
and/or other (no points) states the target participants target participants (ex:
Research
sources of and/or other sources of data number, characteristics,
Methods
data and and information (ex: learners, sampling procedure, if any)

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information teachers, documents, realia, and/or other sources of data

(10 points) learner;s products, others) (5 and information. Clear
points) rationale for their inclusion in
the study is given. (10 points)
Not The action Details of the data The proposal explains
described research gathering why the selected data
(no points) proposal methods are gathering methods is
presents a provided: the suited to the nature and
general specific kinds of purpose of the action
description of data, how and research. The data
the methods to when they will be gathering methods is
be employed for collected (ex: aligned with the
Data
gathering data. pretest and post research questions.
gathering
(5 points) test scores. Research instruments,
methods ( 10
Research if any, are appropriate
points)
instruments, if for obtaining the
any, are described desired kind of data
(Ex: test, scale, and information. (1not
survey stated (no points)0
questionnaire, points)
checklist,
interview guide,
others). (8 points)
Not stated The action Details of the The selected method of
(no points) research methods of data data analysis is shown
proposal analysis are to be appropriate to the
presents a given. Techniques nature of the data and
general (ex: information to be
Data
description of quantitative/statisti gathered and for
Analysis
how the cal, qualitative, or addressing the
Plan (10
gathered data both methods), as research questions. (10
points)
and information well as tools (ex: points)
will be analyzed software) to be
(5 points) employed are
specified. (8
points)

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The action research proposal includes A detailed work plan is provided

a list of major activities and their covering start to completion of the
Action
timelines. (3 points) action research. Timelines are realistic
Research
and show concretely how the action
Work plan Not included
research will unfold over the allowed
and (no points)
period. The overall plan reflects the
Timelines (5
proponent’s capacity to concretize
points)
ideas into clear and sequential steps
to be undertaken. (5 points)
The action research proposal includes A detailed breakdown of items with
a list of major items and their their corresponding costs is furnished.
estimated costs. The total cost is The items and costs reasonable
Cost shown. (3 points) reflect the funding needs of the action
Not included
Estimates (5 research, and adhere to the BERF
(no points)
points) guidelines. The overall plan reflects
the proponent’s capacity to project
specific expenses that she or he be
accountable for (5 points)
Total Score
Remarks:

ANNEX 10: Approval Sheet Templates

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A. (For Elementary and Secondary School Heads, Master Teachers, Teachers and
Non-Teaching Staff)

APPROVAL SHEET
(For Elementary/Secondary School Heads, Master Teachers and Teachers)

This research proposal/full paper entitled “ _______________________”

prepared, conducted and submitted by (name of lead and co-authors) of (School),
has been reviewed/evaluated and recommended for acceptance and approval.

District Research Team:

Chairperson: Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS)

Co-chairperson: School Heads (at least three recommended by the
PSDS and conducted a research paper and
presented at least in the Division Level)

Member: School Research Coordinator and/or Master Teacher

Secretariat: Teacher or Non-teaching staff (to be selected by the
PSDS)

Note: Accepted and Approved Research proposals or completed papers are to be

forwarded/endorsed by the District Research Coordinator with the approval of the PSDS to
the SDO for further evaluation by the Schools Division Research Committee (SDRC)

Re-evaluated by: Schools Division Research Committee (SDRC)

Approved: Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

B. For Education Program Supervisors, Education Program Specialist, Division Office

Personnel and Non-Teaching Staff

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APPROVAL SHEET
(Education Program Supervisors, Education Program Specialist, Division Office
Personnel and Non-Teaching Staff)

This research proposal/full paper entitled “ _______________________”

prepared, conducted and submitted by (name of lead and co-authors) of (Office), has
been reviewed/evaluated and recommended for acceptance and approval.

Reviewed and evaluated by: Schools Division Research Committee (SDRC)

Recommending Approval: SDRC Chairperson: Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent
Approved by: Schools Division Superintendent

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ANNEX 11: Division Conference of Basic Education Researchers (DCBER)

A. Flowchart

Start

Call for Include RAs

Papers thru in the Notify the
Div Receive Review/Eval Official List authors
Memo/Prepar Research uate of Accepted through
e Budget Abstracts Research papers for Division
Proposal Abstracts Poster or Memorandu
(SEF) Oral m

Distribute the Inspect and Consult Prepare

conference receive the consultative/c logistics/Invit
resources supplied
Conduct the kits to the by the City LGU oordination e Speakers &
Conference participants thru Supply meeting for Guest
Proper in the official Section the the involved Researchers/
list needed/requested TWGs and TOR &
resources Committees
SDRC

Submit the needed

requirements to Conduct post
the City for the conference
claim of prizes for with End
the winners and SEPS/Comm
other documents
needed
ittee (SDRC
& TWG)

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B. Evaluation Form for Research Abstracts

EVALUATION FORM FOR RESEARCH ABSTRACTS

No. Title of Research Author(s) Contents Language TOTAL

(30%) Impact/Co Use & Originality/ SCORE
ntribution Conventio Value
(30%) ns (20%)
(20%)
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Evaluated by:
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Evaluator’s Complete Name and Signature

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Date

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C. Evaluation Form for Best Research Paper

EVALUATION FORM FOR BEST RESEARCH PAPER

No. Title of Author(s) Full Powerpoint/ Question TOTAL

Presentati
Research Paper Pecha and
on/Oral
(60%) Kucha Answer
(20%)
(10%) (10%)
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Reference: 2021 VCBER Criteria for Best Research Paper Award

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D. Evaluation Form for Best Poster

EVALUATION FORM FOR BEST POSTER

No. Title of Author(s) Contents Impact/C Readabi TOTAL

Originalit
Research of ontributio Layout lity
y/Value
Research n (20%) (10%)
(20%)
(25%) (25%)
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E. Evaluation Form for Best Infographics Video

EVALUATION FORM FOR INFOGRAPHICS VIDEO

No. Title of Research Author(s) Full Infographics Question TOTAL

Paper Video and Answer
(60%) (20%) (20%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Reference: 2021 VCBER Criteria for Best Infographics Video Award

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ANNEX 12: STANDARD RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PUBLICATION

INDICATORS REMARKS
Put a check mark if indicator is Satisfactorily met.
Research Agenda and Policy Recommendations
1. The research article/paper is able to address the needs/concerns in
education at present.
2. The topic is aligned with DepEd CO, RO and SDO Strategic Directions
and frameworks.
3. Important and timely
4. Value or usefulness of the research to the field or profession or to the
existing knowledge in education.
5. Connection to concrete national, regional or global significance
6. Inclusion of appropriate implications for practice and/or policy
Overall Presentation of Research Paper
7. Originality of work
8. Overall clarity of ideas and expression.
9. Correct grammatical construction and accurate writing style.
10. Relevant and well-presented literature review.
11. Solid connections of theories and concepts in the framework of the
study
12. Clear and well-formulated research questions
13. Clear and detailed data collection procedures: design, sampling,
instruments, and data collection.
14. Concrete and sufficient data analysis procedures.
15. Consistency with and use of relevant literature in presenting analysis
of data and results.
16. Strength of argumentation: clarity of concepts, internal logic and
organization.
17. Precise and accurate interpretation, presentation, and discussion of
findings
18. Adequacy, coherence, and concreteness of tables and figures as used
in the interpretation, presentation and discussion of findings
19. Adequacy, coherence, and correctness of tables and figures as used
in the interpretation, presentation and discussion of findings.
20. Clear, direct and coherence of the conclusion and recommendation
with the research questions and findings.
Source: Slightly modified from SDO Cagayan De Oro City Rubric for Evaluation

Number of Indicators checked: _______

 15-20 checked indicators Highly Publishable
 14 and below checked indicators Considerable Publishable
Decision: __________________________________________________

______________________ ________________________ ___________________

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ANNEX 13: SAMPLE INFORMED CONSENT FORM

PART I: INFORMATION SHEET
 Title of Research: ____________________________________
 Name of author and co-authors (if any): ___________________________
 Indicate the designation and contact address of researcher/s: ___________________
 Introduction
o State briefly who you are inviting them to participate in research which you are
doing
 Aims of the study
o Use local and simplified words rather than scientific terms
 Selection of Participants
o Indicate why you have chosen the participants/respondents to participate in
your research
 Voluntary participation

PART II: CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT

Please put your initial inside
the box
1. I confirm that I have fully understood the information
given to me by the researcher/s for the above study
and I have had the opportunity to ask questions to
the researcher/s.
2. I understand that my participation in this study is
voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time
without prejudice.
3. I agree to take part in the above study.
4. I agree to the interview/focus group
discussion/consultation being audio recorded (omit
this item if NOT audio recorded)
5. I agree to the interview/focus group
discussion/consultation being video recorded (omit
this item if NOT video recorded)
6. I understand that while information gained during the
study may be published, I will not be identified and
my personal results and information will remain
confidential.

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______________________________ _____________________ __________________

Name of Participant Date Signature

______________________________ _____________________ __________________

Name of Researcher(Lead) Date Signature

If interviewees are pupils/students, consider the parent’s presence and consent:

______________________________ _____________________ __________________

Name of Parent/Guardian Date Signature

Notes:

1. The signed consent forms shall be stored securely by the researcher/s

2. If the researchers will conduct interview with students/pupils below 18 years old, the
language to be used shall be at a level appropriate to the child’s age and
development.
Source: Modified Sample Consent Form from Cagayan De Oro Research Manual

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ANNEX 14: BERF RESEARCH MONITORING AND UTILIZATION FORM

BERF RESEARCH MONITORING AND UTILIZATION FORM

Indicators YES NO Remarks

A. Progress of the research based on the approved

work plan
a. The activities indicated in the approved work
plan were all conducted.
b. The timeline indicated in the approved work
plan were strictly followed.
c. There are activities conducted ahead on the
set timeline or beyond the set timeline.
d. The work plan serves as guide for the
researcher in accomplishing the research.
B. Technical Support
a. The TA conducted was beneficial in the
conduct of the research study.
b. The recommendations during the TA was
incorporated in the study.
C. Status of the approved BERF studies
a. The study was fully implemented
b. The study was done but needs some revisions
in some of its parts.
c. The recommendations were utilized.
d. The allocated fund was enough to finish the
study
e. The fund was all utilized in the conduct of the
study
f. Some of the allocated fund was used in other
activities (not related to research)
g. The result was incorporated to the
SDO/school practices.
h. Presented in a research conference, research
forums or policy forums
i. Published in a research journals and bulletins.

j. The research was utilized for policy

recommendations or evaluations.

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k. Research was disseminated and utilized in

k.1. LAC sessions,

k.2. In-Service Training

k.3. SGC planning and monitoring activities,

k.4. Results are incorporated in SIP/AIP

D. Research Ethics

a. The researchers observed the highest ethical

standards
b. Research managers uphold ethical principles
in evaluating and implementing research
proposals to protect our learners and
principles.
c. Ensured confidentiality in handling data of
respondents and providing consent forms
where necessary.
d. Do you agree that if anyone found to have
violated research ethics will be blacklisted
from availing of any other research grant
mechanism in the Department.
E. Plagiarism and Fraud

a. The research proposal and final report

submitted are original works.
b. Appropriate referencing and citation is
included in the research proposal and final
report.
c. Submitted the anti-plagiarism declaration
(Annex 2) attesting the originality of the
research study.
F. Research Partnership

a. Engage the external stakeholders in

promoting and strengthening the culture or
research in the Department.
b. Researcher/SDRC collaborates with research
and academic institutions on various
research initiatives.
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c. Ensured mutual benefit and reinforced

collaboration arise from partnership with
stakeholders.
d. Utilized the result of the research on the
following potential research partner in the
research conducted:
d.1. State Universities/Colleges and other
academic institutions
d. 2. Development Partners

d. 3. Non-government organizations (NGOs)

and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
d. 4. Other Government Agencies/Local
Government Units (LGUs)
d. 5. Partnerships with Indigenous Cultural
Communities (ICCs)
e. Utilized the result of the research on the
following areas for partnerships:
e. 1. Capacity Building

e. 2. Resource Sharing

e. 3. Research Grants and Funding

e. 4. Research collaboration

AGREEMENT:

Source: Region IV-A ISO Form No. DEPED-4A-GF072009-19

Monitoring Official:

__________________________________
RRC/SDRC Secretariat/Member

Conforme:

__________________________________
BERF Grantee/Researcher

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