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Integrated Schools Teachers’ Knowledge and Skills on Classroom-Based Action Research: Basis for Community Extension Program

Kimberly C. Rivera
Bataan Peninsula State University ROR
Philippines
kcrivera@bpsu.edu.ph
Leandro T. Olubia
Bataan Peninsula State University ROR
Philippines
Normita M. Lugtu
Bataan Peninsula State University ROR
Philippines
Romeo T. Quintos
Bataan Peninsula State University ROR
Philippines
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  • Purpose of the study. This study explored the competence and training needs of integrated school teachers in conducting Classroom-Based Action Research (CBAR), aiming to design a Community Extension Program that enhances their research capability.

    Methodology. A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Design (QUAN → qual) was employed with 62 integrated school teachers from Balanga City, Bataan, Philippines. Data were gathered using a validated CBAR Competence and Training Needs Questionnaire, followed by semi-structured interviews with selected participants. Descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests, and thematic analysis were used to analyze the data.

    Main Findings. Results showed that teachers demonstrated moderate competence in selecting a research focus (M≈2.64) and collecting data (M≈2.51), while they found analyzing and interpreting results (M≈2.39) and translating findings into action (M≈2.41) more challenging. Training needs were highest in statistical analysis (M≈3.57) and literature synthesis (M≈3.73). Teachers expressed strong willingness to conduct CBAR but identified areas where additional technical support, confidence-building, and institutional backing would be helpful.

    Novelty/Originality of this study. Unlike most CBAR research in the Philippines that focuses on general public-school teachers, this study examines teachers from integrated schools in Balanga City, Bataan, Philippines, a unique context where educators handle multi-level and multi-subject responsibilities. This localized focus identifies the importance of strengthening research competence in schools with complex instructional settings. The study contributes by proposing a structured, year-long CBAR Capability-Building Program aligned with teachers’ identified needs.

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    K. C. Rivera, L. T. Olubia, N. M. Lugtu, and R. T. Quintos, “Integrated Schools Teachers’ Knowledge and Skills on Classroom-Based Action Research: Basis for Community Extension Program”, Ind. Jou. Edu. Rsc, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 473–483, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.37251/ijoer.v6i4.2130.

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