Acknowledgments
The influences and assistance of the number of people mark an
unwavering imprint in this study. The researcher expresses her wholehearted
gratitude to all individuals who extended their support, professional guidance,
encouragement and inspiration.
Dr. Oscar B. Cabaelez, the president of Bukidnon State University, for
the support in offering the BukSU Graduate School Program for the professional
development of teachers;
Dr. Jesnar Dems S. Torres, Schools Division Superintendent, Division of
Bukidnon, for the approval granted to the researcher in availing the scholarship
grant;
Ms. Susana A. Egar, Schools District Supervisor, Kalilangan District, for
allowing the researcher in conducting her research to the respective schools
under her jurisdiction;
Mrs. Helen C. Geroy, the principal of Kinura Elementary School, Mr. Abner
G. Lopez, the principal of Kibaning Elementary School and Mrs. Jesus M.
Cantilang, EdD., the principal of Kalilangan Central Schoo,l for the trust,
confidence and support extended to the researcher;
Dr. Elvira B. Sumbalan, the thesis adviser, for her intellectual support and
guidance in giving comments and suggestions to the researcher in enriching this
study;
Dr. Lynette A. Ejem, the chairman of the thesis committee; Ms. Lora E.
Anar and Ms. Chiza T. Balane, the thesis committee members, for their expertise
in guiding and giving of recommendations in refining this research;
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Ms. Maria Zaida D. Caterial, the secretary, for patiently recording the
minutes during the various stages of the thesis presentations;
Dr. Estela C. Itaas, Dr. Jesnar Dems S. Torres, Dr. Beverly B. Bicar, Dr.
Elvira B. Sumbalan, Ms. Edna Maganding, Mr. Sunny Ray F. Amit, and Jesus B.
Juevesano, D.M. her professors, for the knowledge input, guidance and
encouragement;
DepEd Fellows batch 2016-2017: Samuel Banda, Jerry Fracquiles,
Renante Cabahug, Ferdinand Arcala, Maurice Gay Tajonera, Jovelie Branzuela,
Telma Gaudicos, Kathlea Delos Santos, Eluedella M. Aquino, Eddie Payaron,
Emmanuel Caseros, Dandie Somoson, and Reynell Clamohoy, for their
cooperation, camaraderie, friendship, shared vision and moral support.
Kilala dorm mates, Zairrah Mae Valeria, Felsa Jagonia, Rowena Dala,
Jezcell Toreon, Nurhaira Taludjog, Sharma Ibrahim, Charity Nietes, Monalisa
Agsalog and Honeylyn Cabano, for the shared friendships and fun conversations
during her stay at the university;
The participants of the study Ms. Josephine S. Pepito, Ms. Nelly S.
Torregosa, Mrs. Imelda L. Exile, and Mrs. Cynthia B. Jayme and Kinura
Elementary School Teachers, for the encouragement, prayers and unselfish
support to the researcher;
Above all, to the Almighty Father, the source of wisdom and kindness who
provides the researcher with knowledge, strength, courage, and enthusiasm to
finish this research, to Him alone be the glory and honor!
STEPHANY LUCERNAS FABRIGAR