Compendium of Abstracts

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CATEGORIZING RESEARCH SKILLS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS: EXPLORATORY STUDY

This study aimed to categorize the research skills among graduate students through Exploratory Sequential Design. The underlying factors which emerge for each item analysis include Researchers’ skills and Capabilities, Researchers’ Excellent Qualities, and Researchers’ Excellent Characteristics. There were 17 respondents used in the study. The data gathered through interviews, focus group discussions, and survey questionnaires. It was found out in the KMO and Bartlett’s test of sphericity that the factors loading of the emerging themes...
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ANALYSIS OF THE FACTOR STRUCTURE OF EFFECTIVE TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: A SEQUENTIAL EXPLORATORY DESIGN

This mixed methods study focuses on identifying the effective teacher characteristics in public elementary schools in the Municipality of Makilala. A sequential exploratory mixed method design was used, and it is a type of design in which qualitative and quantitative data are collected in parallel, analyzed separately, and then merged. For the gathering of qualitative data, a total of 10 participants participated in the In-Depth Interview and 7 participants for the Focus Group Discussion. In...
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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF STRATEGIES IN HANDLING CLASSROOM BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

This study aimed to examine the strategies in handling classroom bullying in schools, There is no respondents in this study. A systematic review was used, it is the type of design that uses systematic methods to collect secondary data, critically appraise research studies, and synthesize findings qualitatively or quantitatively. It is designed to provide a complete, exhaustive summary of current evidence relevant to a research question. The finding revealed, that the common strategies used across...
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MEDIATING ROLE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLE AND LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE OF SCHOOL HEADS: A CONCURRENT TRIANGULATION

The study was conducted to find out the level of the personality traits, behavioral conflict management and leadership competence of school heads as well as the relationships of the factors personality traits and behavioral conflict management and their effect on the leadership competence. This study included the school heads in Kidapawan City Division, Kidapawan North Cotabato. The result indicated that school heads have high level in all the three variables: personality traits, behavioral conflict management...
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A STRUCTURAL MODEL OF STUDENT’S ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AS PREDICTED BY PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

This study aimed to examine the performance of a structural model of student’s academic motivation as predicted by parental involvement, instructional strategies and school environment of Matalam South District and Matalam Central District. The respondents of this study are the 300 teachers of Matalam South District and Matalam Central District. A path analysis was employed using adopted survey questionnaire. The mean standard deviation, regression analysis and structural equation modeling were used as statistical tools. The...
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SCHOOL HEAD’S MANAGEMENT STYLE AND ACADEMIC OPTIMISM AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS PROFESSIONALISM: A CONVERGENT APPROACH

This study aimed to determine School Heads’ Management Style and Academic Optimism as predictors of Teacher professionalism in six schools of Kidapawan City District I, Kidapawan City Division. A convergent approach was used and it is a type of design in which qualitative and quantitative data are collected in parallel, analyzed separately, and then merged. A total of 205 teachers were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Sets of adopted survey tools and interview guide...
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CMC PRESIDENT

Welcome to Central Mindanao Colleges, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about us by visiting this website. It contains many resources for you to learn about CMC.

“Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself.” This famous quotation by John Dewey is, I believe, the most important reason we are all here at Central Mindanao Colleges. Ours is community-centered on our students’ excellence and success, providing exceptional experiences and connections to successful careers. Here you will find exceptional experiences that allow you to grow and develop, explore new interests, and fully realize your potential.

We provide you with holistic education to pursue global excellence, and career-ready graduates have always been central to our vision. Through a process that includes career exploration and professional preparation, we connect you with career paths and foster the skills and mindset needed for professional advancement. Our mission is to provide you with quality instruction, develop innovative research, and engage you in responsive extension programs committed to producing competent and socially responsible individuals who can carry out responsibilities for the local and global communities.[/one_half]

By becoming a CMCian means, you are part of a close-knit community, which we nurture the value of family orientation that will support you from day one and helps you achieve your vision of success. Learning in the new normal is truly challenging, but you will all be ready to face the world of work with God’s grace and assistance from all our teachers. You will find mentors in our faculty, staff and, through our campus’ rich social and cultural life, you will make connections and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Here, you will find the guidance and support to do this. Whether you want to develop your leadership skills, explore your passion for the arts, serve our community, conduct your research, or pursue a career-defining internship.

And today, we convey its importance to you. All together, we can assist you in pursuing your educational goals and aspirations here at Central Mindanao Colleges.

When you walk across the stage as CMCian graduates at commencement, you will have more than just a degree from Central Mindanao Colleges. You will have career direction and the confidence needed for success in your chosen field.

As we move towards our 74th year, I welcome you all our dear students. We are so happy and proud that you have chosen CMC as your school of choice. With the new normal, we are engaged in flexible learning modalities. On behalf of management, we warmly welcome all our new students and loyal students to the college and formally induct and celebrate new students’ entry into higher education.

Stay with us at CMC, and I am very confident that you can surely face the world equipped with all the knowledge, skills, and values you have gained here when you graduate.

With best wishes with your LIFE here at CMC.

DR. CYNTHIA S. ASUNCION