Intensification of Research Culture in Education towards Improved Organizational Learning Outcomes

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the status of research intensification in DepEd Region IV- A Calabarzon. The descriptive method of research was utilized to gather the data from the 20 SEPS on Planning and Research, select EPSs and teachers as subjects for the survey through purposive sampling. The study used descriptive statistics and weighted mean as the statistical tools for the analysis of data.Most number of both completed and on-going research are under teaching and learning thematic area. There is an average of only 10 research papers published. Most of their research undertakings are on their own expense. An average of 5 training, seminar and workshop is attended related to research. Most of the localized outputs specifically learning materials focus on Math, Science and English. There is only one policy localized as a result of research study. Majority of the respondents were motivated to write action research because of the encouragement and support from their superior. This study limited the description of research initiatives in terms of action research conducted, attendance to training and conferences, learning materials developed, localized research- based policies, continuous improvement projects and the difficulties encountered in writing research paper.