Republic of the Philippines MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
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APPLICATION FOR PRESENTATION OF THESIS (PROPOSAL DEFENSE)
Name of Student: _Fatima P. Carpizo____________________________________
Title of Thesis Proposal: TEACHING PROFICIENCY AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY SELECTED TEACHERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF K-12 PROGRAM. Date of Presentation: _September 04, 2012 (Tuesday)_____________________
Time and Place: _11:00-12:00 BSEd Faculty Room________________________
Committee Composition Approved Grade
1. _Dr. Ava Clare Marie O. Robles_____ Adviser ________________ __________ 2. _Prof. Salome F. Sestina____________Chairman ________________ __________ 3. _Dr. Joharia L. Nicart_______________Member ________________ __________
Rating Scale (Under Dr. Robles)
95-100 – Outstanding 83-88 – Good 76 and below – Re-Defense 89-94 – Very Good 77-82 – Poor
_Dr. Ava Clare Marie O. Robles__ Adviser Approved by: Thelma B. Pagunsan, M.S. Dean Chapter I THE PROBLEM Introduction
One of the aims of the Department of Education is to prepare the students to be globally competitive. To achieve this, educational reforms of the government must also focus into the mastery of English as the second language. Such attempt will greatly help to harness the productive capacity of the country’s human resource base towards international competitiveness.
Competitiveness may be gauged from sociolinguistic competence of a person. Sociolinguistic competence is the ability to use language appropriate to a given communicative context taking into account the roles of the participants, the setting and the purpose of interaction. It is the ability to use and respond to language appropriately, given the setting, the topic, and the relationships among the people communicating, particularly the lingua franca of the educational society and community, in its various contexts and
dimensions relatively guarantees the teachers competitive advantage in the complex society like the Philippines (Alatis, 2009).
One of the alarming situations in the Philippine context is the coming of the high school graduates into university with fair levels of
Chapter II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
This chapter presents the literature and studies which are found to have a direct bearing to the present investigation.
Related Literature
Sociolinguistic Competence
All language events consist of a pierce of language in social context. Every different social context determines the particular form of language. The language used in particular situation determines the nature of that social event ( Stockwell 2002).
Brown (2001) posited that sociolinguistic competence is the knowledge of the sociocultural rules of language and of discourse. This type of competence
requires an understanding of the social context in which language is used: the rules of the participants, the information they share, and the functions of the interaction. Only in a full context of this kind can judgment be made on the appropriateness of a ‘particular utterance'. For students learning English in Malaysia, sociolinguistic competence should take into account those aspects as proposed by Bachman. Broersma (2001) claimed that the process of learning sociolinguistic competence is challenging even in one’s first language. He also proposed that evidence of this can be found in the popularity of
Chapter III METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the research design, respondents, instruments, procedures and the statistical methods to be used in the study.
Research Design
This study utilized a descriptive-correlational method. It described the sociolinguistic competence of freshmen students in English in terms of style of discourse, euphemisms, idioms and jargons; as well as determined the academic performance of freshmen students. Additionally, it determined the
significant difference on the sociolinguistic competence between male and female students and its significant relationship between the sociolinguistic competence and English performance of freshmen BSED students.
Research Respondents
The respondents of the study were the one hundred thirty two (132)freshmen students taking up the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education on the three major courses namely Math, English, and Biology during the school year 2011-2012. Table 1 shows the distribution of respondents.
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data gathered in this research study. The various results were presented in the succeeding tables with corresponding discussions and explanations. It also answered specific problems given in the previous chapter.
Table 2
Level of Sociolinguistic Competence of Freshmen BSED Students
Legend : 86%
- 100% - Very High Competent 71% - 85% - High Competent
40% - 70% - Moderate Competent 15% - 39% - Low Competent 1% - 14% - Very Low Competent
Table 2 shows the sociolinguistic competence of freshmen BSED students of MSU-GSC relative to:style of discourse, euphemisms, idioms, and jargons. Under this, euphemisms in both female and male got the highest weighted
mean of 63.41 and 57.05, reflected as moderate competent. In the same manner, style of discourse both female and
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Sociolinguisti c Competence FEMALE MALE Mean Score (Percentage )
Description Mean Score (Percentage ) Description Style of Discourse 55.11 Moderate Competent 52.27 Moderate Competent Euphemisms 63.41 Moderate Competent 57.05 Moderate Competent Idioms 30.50 Low Competent 29.1 Low Competent Jargons 51.70 Moderate Competent 49.3 Moderate Competent
This chapter presents the summary of the study, findings on the results, conclusions, and recommendations.
Summary
This study is conducted to determine the sociolinguistic competence of freshmen students of bachelor in secondary education students in Mindanao State University-General Santos City.
Specifically, this study seeks answers to the following sub-problems: 1. What is the level of sociolinguistic competence of Freshmen BSED students relative to:
1.1 Style of Discourse 1.2 Euphemisms
1.3 Idioms 1.4Jargons
2. What is the academic performance of freshmen students in English 1? 3. Is there any significant difference on the sociolinguistic competence of freshmen students across sex?
4. Is there a significant relationship between the level of sociolinguistic competence and performance of students in English 1 subject?
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
With boundless love and appreciation, the researcher would like to extend his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the people who helped him bring this study into reality. The researcher would like to extend his profound gratitude to the following:
His adviser, Dr. Ava Clare Marie O. Robles whose expertise, consistent guidance, ample time spent and consistent advices that helped him bring this study into success;
To the Panel of Examiners, Prof. Thelma B. Pagunsan and Dr. JohariaNicart for their constructive comments, suggestions, and critiquing;
To the Dean of the College of Education, Prof. Thelma B. Pagunsan for her favorable response regarding the study;
Prof. Julita A. Arsenal, the school Registrar, for the consent in getting the total population of Secondary Students of the College of Education which is needed for the survey;
The selected secondary education principals and students in General Santos City for their hospitality shown and time spent during the conduct of this study in answering the questionnaires;
To Prof. Mely P. Subiere for her unending support, advises and effort to make this study possible;
To Mr. Romeo Gonzales and Meriam Gonzales for their guidance, prayers, moral, and financial support in the completion of this study;
His classmates, who offered their prayers and helped him, gather the necessary information;
Most of all the Almighty God, the author and source of wisdom, courage and strength for giving him blessings in making this study possible and successful.
APPROVAL SHEET
This undergraduate thesis entitled “SOCIOLINGUISTIC COMPETENCE
OF FRESHMEN STUDENTS OF BACHELOR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY – GENERAL SANTOS CITY” prepared and submitted by JAY FORD CABANBAN GONZALES in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, has
been examined and is recommended for ORAL EXAMINATION.
AVA CLARE MARIE O. ROBLES, Ph.D. Adviser
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination.
THELMA B. PAGUNSAN, M.S. JOHARIA L. NICART Ph. D. Chairman Member
________________________________________________________________________
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION.
_______________________ THELMA B. PAGUNSAN, M.S.
Date Dean, College of Education
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 Distribution of Respondents . . . 27 2 The Level of Sociolinguistic
Competence of Freshmen
BSED students. . . 30 3 The Academic Performance of
Freshmen BSED Students in
English 1. . . 31
4 The Difference on the Sociolinguistic Competence of Students Across
Gender. . . 32 5 Correlation Result between the
Sociolinguistic Competence and
their performance in English 1. . . 33 6 Statistical Descriptions. . . 49
LIST OF FIGURES
Page 1. Conceptual Framework…..……….... 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TITLE PAGE . . . i APPROVAL SHEET. . . ii ACKNOWLEDGMENT . . . .. . . iii LIST OF TABLES . . . v
LIST OF FIGURES . . . .vi
CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Introduction . . . 1
Statement of the Problem . . . .. . 3
Significance of the Study. . . 3
Scope and Delimitation. . . . . . 5
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related Literature . . . 6
Related Studies . . . 20 Hypothesis . . . 23 Definition of Terms . . . 23 III METHODOLOGY Research Design . . . 26 Research Respondents . . . 26 Conceptual Framework .. . . 27 Research Instrument . . . 28
Data Gathering Procedure . . . 29
Statistical Treatment . . . 29
IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA . . . .. . . 32
V SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .. . . 38 Summary . . . 38 Findings . . . 39 Conclusions . . . 39 Recommendations . . . 40 BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . .. . . .. . . 41 APPENDICES
A. Letter of Permission to the Registrar . . . 45
B. Letter of the Permission to the College Dean . . . 46
C. Letter of Permission to the Author . . . 47
D. Questionnaire for the Respondents . . . 48
E. Sociolinguistic Competence Results Of Freshmen BSED Students . . . 52
F. Computations. . . 54
G. Gantt Chart . . . 56
CURRICULUM VITAE . . . ..57
Appendix A
LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS Republic of the Philippines MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City College of Education
November 18, 2011 Dear Respondents:
Greetings!
I am one of the students of Mindanao State University, General Santos City who is conducting a thesis on “The Extent of Texting and the Level of Spelling Skills of First Year Student of LunPadidu National High
School”.This is one of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English.
In this connection, I would like to ask you to please answer the following questions honestly. Be rest assure that you answer will be kept confidentially.
I’m hoping for your cooperation. Thank you.
Very truly yours, (Sgd) IRISH G.PATLINGRAO
Researcher
Noted by:
(Sgd) AVA CLARE MARIE O. ROBLES, PhD. Adviser
Appendix B
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE RESPONDENTS
“Questionnaire on the Extent of Texting and the level of Spelling Skills of the First Year Students of LunPadidu National High School”
Directions: The lists below are statements which are designed to determine the regularity of texting, the amount you’ve spend in texting and the texting promo you had availed. You are requested to give your honest rating by checking () the box that corresponds to the number which best reflects your rating using the legend below.
Answer the following question using the scale:
5 4 3 2 1
Very High Extent
High Extent Moderate Extent
Low extent Very low
Part 1. Extent of Texting
INDICATORS RATINGS A. Regularity of Texting
5 4 3 2 1
1. Sends to text messages to greet and say hi to my friends.
2. Replies instantly when you receive message. 3. Uses mobile phone in texting whileyou’re in the
bathroom.
4. Uses mobile phone in texting while you’re at the library.
5. Texting while listening to music.
6. Uses mobile phone in texting during mealtime. 7. Uses mobile phone in texting while you’re at
place of worship.
8. Uses mobile phone in texting while you’re in my bed.
9. Uses my mobile phone in texting while doing your homework and projects.
Appendix C
QUESTIONNAIRE VALIDATION TOOL
“Questionnaire on the Extent of Texting and the level of Spelling Skills of the First Year Students of LunPadidu National High School”
Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity. You are requested to give your honest assessment using the criteria stated below; please check () only one from the selection.
Scale Interpretation Description
5 Very Highly Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation, allowing 0 – 5% error.
4 Highly Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation, allowing 6 – 10% error.
3 Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation, allowing 11 – 15% error.
2 Less Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation, allowing 16 – 20% error.
1 Not Valid At All The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation, allowing 21 – 25% error.
Validators’ Questionnaire Assessment
Indicators 5 4 Rating3 2 1
1. The indicators in the questionnaire consistently and accurately measure each variables of the investigation.
2. The questionnaire fits with the variables under investigation, thus measuring what it intends to measure.
3. The questionnaire has the capability to measure items or variables within given time frame.
4. The questionnaire has the ability to distinguish the characteristic or properties of differing attributes of subjects under study.
5. The questionnaire has the ability to gather factual data, eliminating biases and subjectivity.
6. Quick and complete data can be generated by the questionnaire within the time frame allowed to obtain data.
7. The questionnaire has no influence on the variables being measured. 8. The questionnaire is framed and clear, simple and in order to avoid risk of errors.
9. The questionnaire is capable of generating data that will be of value and practical use to the sectors concerned in the investigation.
Comments and Suggestions:
____________________________________________ Signature Over Printed Name of the Validator
Appendix D
QUESTIONNAIRE VALIDATION RESULT
“Questionnaire on the Extent of Texting and the level of Spelling Skills of the First Year Students of LunPadidu National High School”
VALIDATORS MEAN INTERPRETATION
DR. JOHARIA L. NICART 4 Very Good PROF.ROSSEL AUDENCIAL 4.56 Excellent PROF. LOURDES MANZANO 4.44 Excellent Over-all rating 4.33 Excellent