COURSE SYLLABUS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

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VISION
following the examples of St. Arnold Janssen and St. Joseph Freinademetz.
MISSION To develop and enhance the capabilities of the person to become Witness to the Word and responsive to the demands of the society.
 Global Competence
 Cultural Preservation
GOALS
 Academic Excellence
 SVD Spirituality
CORE VALUES Integrity, Social Responsibility, Excellence, Evangelization
Course Title Practical Research 1
Course Code CS_RS11
School Year and Semester School Year 2021-2022 First Semester
No. of Hours / Semester 80 hours / semester
MR. JOSHUA ASINAS APOLONIO, MA, LPT, Ph. D.
Licensed Professional Teacher / PRC No. 1693135
Bachelor of Arts in English Language
Faculty Eighteen Units of Education Subjects
Master of Arts in English Language Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in English Language Studies
Contact Number- 288-9311 to 9316 / +639564718370
Course Link DWCC eLearning System (Basic Education) – LMS MOODLE / Internet Applications (YouTube, Google)
Course Schedule Map Rolling opening of classes: Note (subject to change depending on the health protocols of IATF, the Department of Education, and the context of the
learners)
 First Quarter: August to October: Flexible Blended Learning – online, offline, synchronous, asynchronous modular activities
Second Quarter: October to December: Flexible Blended Learning – online, offline, synchronous, asynchronous modular activities
Course Pre-Requisites None
Course Description This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through qualitative research.
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding on how to..
1. Use appropriate kinds of research in making decisions;
2. Decide on suitable qualitative research in different areas of interest;
3. Formulate clearly statement of research problem;
4. Select, cite, and synthesize properly related literature;
5. Use sources according to ethical standards;
Course Objectives 6. Present written review of related literature ;
7. Describe qualitative research designs, sample, and data collection and analysis procedures;
8. Apply imaginatively art/design principles to create artwork;
9. Gather relevant information with intellectual honesty;
10. Analyze and draw out patterns and themes with intellectual honesty;
11. Form logical conclusions; and,
12. Make recommendations based on conclusions.
Incorporating a guided, small-group, brainstorming activity, the discussion aims to develop the following competencies in the students:
1. State the importance of conducting research in terms of:
a. Using appropriate kinds of research in making decisions;
b. Deciding suitable qualitative research in different areas of interest and by formulating a clear problem statement;
Course Intended Learning c. Selecting, citing, and synthesizing a properly related literature by using sources according to ethical standards; and,
Outcomes d. Presenting a written literature review.
2. Describe each of the steps undertaken in the research process by:
a. Describing qualitative research designs, samples, and data collection and analysis procedures;
b. Gathering relevant information by analysing and drawing out patterns and themes with intellectual honesty; and,
c. Formulating logical conclusions and making the recommendations
3. Finalize and produce qualitative research.

Session
Course Intended Learning
Number Topic/ Content Instructional Delivery/ Strategies/ Activities Assessment
Outcomes
(by week)
1st Meeting Class Orientation: Introduction of the Faculty, VMG of the School, Grading System, and Syllabus
Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
1st week Summarize
Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
Scoring rubrics for presentation
At the end of the semester, Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Appropriate Kinds of Research in
the learners must be able to v=2PIA9s89buw Group Work on Creating the Chapter I
Making Decisions
understand...
- Nature of Research
Reflective Essay about the Nature of Inquiry and Research (Rubricated, 15 points) Individual Activity (Essay Writing and
- Different kinds of Research
a. The importance of Analysis)
- Importance of Research
research in daily life Selection of Groups on making a Thesis (4-5 members per group)
- Characteristics, processes, and
b. The characteristics, Self-explanation about the Benefits of Inquiry-
ethics of Research
processes, and ethics of Creating a Title through Brainstorming and objectives (to be submitted within the Based Learning,
- Difference of Qualitative and
research week) Characteristics of Research, and the
Quantitative Research
c. Quantitative and Purposes of Research
Weeks 1-2 Qualitative research 2nd week
Deciding Qualitative Research in
d. The kinds of research Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom Situational Analysis about the Types and
Areas of Interest
across fields Approaches of Research, and the Definition of
- Research across disciplines
e. The value of qualitative Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: Qualitative Research
- The value of Qualitative
research; its kinds, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7S7Orti4xE
research
characteristics, uses, Application of Characteristics and Types of
- Characteristics of Qualitative
strengths, and Reflective Essay about Qualitative Research and its kinds, characteristics, uses, Qualitative Research
Research
weaknesses strengths and weaknesses (Rubricated, 20 points)
- Kinds of Qualitative Research
f. The importance of Identification of the Advantages and
- Importance of Qualitative
qualitative research Situational Analysis about the Importance of Qualitative Research (Rubricated, 15 Disadvantages of Qualitative Research,
Research
across fields of inquiry points) Strengths, and Weaknesses of Qualitative
Research
Beginning of Chapter I, The Background and its Setting (to be graded upon
submission) Determine Subject Area Research
Approaches on Hard and Soft Sciences
Weeks 3-4 a. The range of research The Range of Research Topics in 3rd week Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
topics in the area of the Area of Inquiry Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom Summarize
inquiry - Making the Research Topic as
b. The value of research in your title Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Scoring rubrics for presentation
the area of interest - Reasons for conducting the v=ddYSKBjddrE
c. The specificity and Research Individual Activity (Essay Writing and
feasibility of the problem Reflective Essay about creating a topic based on a field of interest (Rubricated, 10 Analysis)
posed The Formulation of a Clear points)
Research Statement Group Work on Creating the Chapter I
- Formulating a qualitative 4th week
 Analyze the Guidelines in Choosing a
Research Topic
Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
research question and a Identify the Research Topic to be Avoided
problem statement Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? including the Sources of Research Topics
- Writing the Significance of the v=tC1gDahp-Ow
Study Determine the Meaning of Research Problem,
- Writing the Scope and Reflective Essay about creating the statement of the problem, significance of the describing the Background of the Problem and
Delimitations study, and the scope and delimitation based on a field of interest (Rubricated, 30 Research Questions
points)
Apply of Guidelines in Formulating Research
Questions
Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
Summarize
5th week
Scoring rubrics for presentation
Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
The Criteria and Proper Selection
and Citation of Related Literature Individual Activity (Essay Writing and
Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
- Process of a Literature Review Analysis)
v=9eyA42r61TM
a. The criteria in selecting - Selecting Relevant Literature
and citing related - Citing Related Literature using Group Work on creating the Chapter II
Situational Analysis about creating the Literature Review (Rubricated, 15 points)
literature Standard Style, including the
Weeks 5-6
b. The criteria in APA, MPA, and CMS styles Determine the Process of Literature Review
Beginning of Chapter II, The Review of Related Literature
synthesizing related
literature Synthesizing the Related Identify the Meaning and Purposes of Review
6th week:
Literature Properly of Related Literature
Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
- Guidelines on how to write the
Literature Review Differentiate the Purposes of Citation, its
Situational Analysis about applying the Literature Review based from the Title
Styles, and Patterns
(Rubricated, 15 points)
Application of Guidelines on how to write the
Literature Review
Weeks 7-8 a. Ethical standards in Ethical standards in Writing 7th week Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
writing related literature Related Literature and its Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom Summarize
b. Presentation of a written Presentation
review of related literature - Acknowledgement, References Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Scoring rubrics for presentation
or Bibliography, and Citation or v=sEJt8o_vtGg
In-text Citation Group Work on creating the Chapter III
- Plagiarism Reflective Essay about the effects of plagiarism to Literature Review (Rubricated, 15
- Guidelines in Writing the points) Essay Writing
Literature Review
 Application of Ethical Standards in Writing the
Literature and avoiding plagiarism
Beginning of Chapter III, Research Methodology
Differentiate the Styles or Approaches of RRL
Presenting a Written Review of 8th week
(traditional vs. systematic RRL)
Related Literature Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
- Traditional and Systematic
Organize the structure of the Literature
Review of Related Literature Reflective Essay about creating the structure of Literature Review (Rubricated, 15
Review
points)
Evaluation of Research Papers and Logs
**SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION**
9th week
Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Summarize
v=b47GYGdhgNQ
Scoring rubrics for presentation
The Qualitative Research Design Analysis of the different characteristics of the qualitative research designs (20
and its Samples points) Individual Work Activity (Fill in the Blanks)
- The qualitative research
a. Quality research designs designs (Narrative Research, Planning of Chapter IV, Presentation and Analysis of Data Group Work on formulating the Interview
Weeks 9- b. The description of Phenomenology, Grounded Questionnaire
10 sample Theory, Ethnography, and Case 10th week
Study) Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom Conduct an Interview to a Participant
- The description of samples
(Probability vs. Non-Probability Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Identification of the Types of Qualitative
Sampling) v=7oRIgfhGkO4 Research Designs

Identification of the different classification and types of samples (20 points) Classify Sampling Techniques including
Probability and Non-probability Sampling and
Formulation of Interview Questionnaire - Structured Interview (One on one) to a their Types
selected respondent provided with a semi-standardized set of questions (min. of 7
questions, max. of 10 questions)
Weeks 11- Data Collection, Analysis, 11th week Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
12 a. Data collection and Procedures, and Methodologies Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom Summarize
analysis procedures - Data Collection and Analysis
such as survey, Procedures (Observation, Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Scoring rubrics for presentation
interview, and Interview, Focus Group v=V5b5cJe05eo
observation Discussions, and Documentary Individual Activity (Essay Writing and
b. The application of Analysis) Reflective Essay about the application of qualitative research procedures Analysis)
 (Rubricated, 20 points)

Beginning of Chapter IV, Research Methodology

- Presenting a Written Research Classify qualitative data collection techniques
12th week
Methodology
creative design Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
- Oral Presentation of the Group Work on formulating Chapter IV
principles for execution
Proposal
Reflective Essay about the presentation of a Research Proposal (Rubricated, 15
Collect Data from Participants
points)

Analytical Essay about the sections of a Research Methodology (15 points)

13th week
Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Summarize
Gathering Relevant Information v=Yxb55-IxqGM
with Intellectual Honesty
Scoring rubrics for presentation
- Observation vs. Interview Reflective Essay about the application of intellectual honesty to data gathering
procedures (Rubricated, 20 points)
Individual Activity (Essay Writing and
Drawing Patterns and Themes
a. Observation and interview Analysis)
from Data 14th week
Weeks 13 procedures and skills
- Patterns, Key Events, Visual Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
to 14 b. Drawing out patterns of Group Work on formulating Chapter IV
Representations, and Statistics
themes from data
- Triangulation of Data Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Interpret data based from the collected
- Writing the Conceptual v=WtnKylTsXkI
information
Framework
- Writing Report on Data Reflective Essay about writing the Chapter 4 and drawing themes and patterns from
Explain patterns and themes from data
Collected and Analyzed data (Rubricated, 20 points)
Relate the findings with supporting details
Online tool as a reference of activity link:
http://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/48274_ch_3.pdf (Example
3.2, page 47-48) (Rubricated, 20 points)
Weeks 15 a. Guidelines in making Guidelines in Formulating 15th week Meta-analytical questioning, Recall, and
& 16 conclusions and Conclusions, Recommendations, Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom Summarize
recommendations and References Listing
b. Techniques in listing - Drawing Conclusions Recorded Discussion Video on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Scoring rubrics for presentation
references - Formulating Recommendations v=WMbppLwx9TU
- Techniques in References Individual Activity (Essay Writing and
Listing Situational Essay about the application of conclusions and recommendations Analysis)
(Rubricated, 15 points)
Group Work on formulating Chapter V
 16th week
Understand and draw Conclusions based from
Interactive Lecture through Online Discussion via Zoom
the results gathered
Reflective Essay about the application of listing the references (Rubricated, 15
Formulate recommendations based from the
points)
Conclusions
Analytical Essay about the listing of references (Rubricated, 15 points)
Application of APA format in listing references
**SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION**

Course References:
 Avilla, R. A. (2016) Practical Research 1, DIWA Senior High School Series
 Baraceros, E. (2017) Practical Research 1, Rex Book Store 1st Edition
 Devetak, I. et al. (2015) Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, Retrieved from: http://www.ejmste.com/The-Role-of-Qualitative-Research-nin-Science-
Education,75229,0,2.html
 Padilla-Diaz, M. (2015) International Journal of Educational Excellence, Retrieved from: http://www.suagm.edu/umet/ijee/pdf/1_2/padilla_diaz_ijee_1_2_101-110.pdf
 Palaganas, E. et al. (2017) College of Social Sciences, Retrieved from: http://dspace.upb.edu.ph/jspui/handle/123456789/23
 Poduthase, H. (2015) Rigor in Qualitative research: Promoting quality in Social Science Research , Retrieved from:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Henry_Poduthase/publication/282253479_Rigor_in_Qualitative_research_Promoting_quality_in_Social_Science_Research/links/
5633746108aebc003ffdd566/Rigor-in-Qualitative-research-Promoting-quality-in-Social-Science-Research.pdf
Additional Supplementary Materials:
 Sample Baby Thesis for reference
 Reflexivity in Qualitative Research: A Journey of Learning
 The Role of Qualitative Research in Science Education 1/10 Vol. 6
 Phenomenology in Educational Qualitative Research: Philosophy as Science or Philosophical Science? Vol. 1, No. 2, 101-110
 Research Journal of Recent Sciences Vol. 4(IVC-2015), 25-28 (2015)
Course Requirements:
CLASS PERFORMANCE. Prompt attendance and participation are required AT ALL TIMES. Active participation on making research works is for strict compliance to achieve the standards of
the course.
FORMAL EXAMINATION. Summative examinations must be complied on the given date of the school. If the student was not able to comply on the assigned period, he/she must coordinate
with the teacher or his/her adviser.
REFLECTIVE ESSAYS.
ACTIVITIES.
QUIZZES.
ASSIGNMENTS.
Grading System

Academic Track Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL)

Written Work 50% 40%
Performance Task 50% 60%

TOTAL: 100% 100%

Course Policies

1. Honesty and integrity are essential components of the Senior High School program (cheating in any form is subject to sanctions as stipulated in the Student Code).
2. Absences and tardiness are strongly discouraged. Three (3) class lateness is equivalent to one (1) absent.
3. Attentiveness and active participation is encouraged for successful learning.
4. Regular attendance in class is highly needed.
5. The use of mobile phone and other electronic devices is not allowed during class hours, unless necessary upon the teacher’s approval.
6. Required tasks must be completed and submitted on or before the designated deadline.
7. During class hours, students are expected to observe proper decorum and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the room.
ASSESSMENT
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS EVIDENCES OF PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Written Works:
- Reflective Essay
- Quiz
1. Demonstrate an understanding of making a - Activities
 A separate assessment rubric is used to
qualitative research paper in accordance to the - Assignments
quantify the performance of the student to Academic Track: 50% of the grade
student’s different areas of interest; and, Performance Tasks:
evaluate their reflection and understanding TVL Track: 70% of the grade
2. Present the qualitative research paper in front - Baby Thesis Defense
about the topic.
of the class. - Group works
- Class participation
- Recitation
- Conduct

Prepared by: Faculty, Senior High School Department

Ms. Jenny Liz Anyayahan, MIT
Recommending Approval: Academic Coordinator, Senior High School Department
Mr. Joshua A. Apolonio, MA, LPT, Ph. D.
Approved by:

Dr. Fedeliza A. Nambatac

Principal, Basic Education Department