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1 The Asian Intellect Research and Education Journal is a refereed journal and is published by the FOR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT INC. with SEC REGISTRATION NO. CN201539886 and office address at BLOCK 33B, LOT 1, PHASE 2, KAUNLARAN VILLAGE, NAVOTAS CITY and SAN RAFAEL, TARLAC CITY EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.asianintellect.org 2 FOR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT INC. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION JOURNAL Volume 2, No. 1, December 2015 The Asian Intellect Research and Education Journal is a national-refereed journal published semi-annually by the Asian Intellect for Academic Organization and Development Inc. 3 Publication Guidelines Editorial Board 1. All articles must be authorized for pub- RODNEY P. DAVIS, Ph.D. lication by the author/s. Troy University Editor-in-Chief 2. All the research papers published must have a high degree of scholarship. COLLEEN CURRAN University of Lethbridge 3 All the research papers published must Editorial Consultant be approved by the editorial board . 4. All the research papers published must RAYMUND B. GEMORA, Ed. D. have undergone evaluation from our West Visayas State University Issue Editor corps of referees thru double-blind ref- eree process. JENECY MARZEL C. FERRER 5. The articles may either be written in Managing Editor English or Filipino. All articles written in either languages must be accompa- nied by an Abstract which is written MELVIN REN ADDUN Circulation in English. 6. All contributions must be original. JOAN MARION ADDUN Cover Design 4 TABLE of CONTENTS Exploring Student Internship Program: A Situation Analysis and Assessment of Factors for Instititutional Policy Improvement By: Darwin Philip C. Alera, Ed.D. page 10 Morpho-Syntactic Analysis on the Written Discourse of College Students By: Dr. Jovelyn M. Cantina Dr. Quindhe M. Banquiao page 18 Bachelor of Elementary Education Program: A Baseline Study on the Graduates’ Performance By: Janet Perez – Espinosa page 24 Rhymes and Reasons: Popular Indigenous Bontok Children’s Rhymes and Their Educational Implications By: Jonnelle D. Fagsao, MTE page 30 Design and Development of Dual-Heat Source Multi-Commodity Dryer By: Joel B. Habalo Maurina A. Bantog page 40 Graduates Employability: Implications to Enhanced Competency Based Curriculum By: Maria Dolor A. Felisilda, Joven E. Perey page 44 Pre-Service Teaching Competence and Board Performance: How One Year Student Teaching Matters? By: Dr. Orlando Z. Beñales page 51 Innovated Framing Square Device By: Redjie D. Arcadio- page 61 Recycled Bearing Concrete Hollow Blocks for Wall Panel By: Redjie D. Arcadio page 64 Innovated 2 n 1 Drafting Table By: Fabio A. Calunsag, MTE page 67 Impacts of Peace-Building Initiatives to Rural Development in Mountain Province, Philippines By: Annie Grail F. Ekid page 74 Assessing the Developed Portfolio Guide in Field Study 5 By: Apolinaria Daquioag- Andres, Ph. D. page 82 Academic Performance and Athletic Participation of the Mountain Province State Polytechnic College Athletes By: Christie Lynne Cunning-Codod, Ed. D. page 87 5 TABLE of CONTENTS Reproductive Periodicity of Endemic Nematopalaemon tenuipes “Aramang” Caught by Filter-Net from Aparri Cagayan River Estuary (ACRE) By: Eunice A. Layugan, Ph.D., Simeon R. Rabanal, Jr., Ph. D., Eunice S. Daluddung page 93 Fisherfolks’ Participation in the Management of Aquatic Resources in Central and Southern Occidental Negros, Philippines By: Imee R. Perante page 99 ICT Status of an Elementary School: Reflections of Digital Divide By: Jose Rabbi B. Malaga page 104 Skills and Access to ICT and Acceptability of the Course Website Among Education Students: Adoption of Blended Learning in a State College By: Jose Rabbi B. Malaga page 110 Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction among Academic and Non-Academic Personnel of Selected Universities and Colleges of Cordillera Administrative Region By: Lydia G. Plomen, Ed. D. page 116 Medicinal Plant Resources and Traditional Health Practices of Households in Albay Province, Philippines By: Ma. Teresa Abalon-Mirandilla Elizabeth Del Prado-Abalon page 120 Private Public Partnership in Tourism Development of Nueva Ecija By: Ofelia M. Bawan page 126 Factors Influencing English Proficiency among Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Students By: Vanessa Joy Z. Judith, Ph. D. page 133 The On- The – Job Training Performance and Communication Competence of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Students of Carlos Hilado Memorial State College By: Vanessa Joy Z. Judith, Ph. D. page 138 Reading Comprehension and Academic Achievement of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Students: Basis for Intensive Reading Program By: Vanessa Joy Z. Judith, Ph. D. page 143 Acquisition and Actualization of Life-Long Competencies: A Tracer Study of Graduate Studies Graduates By: Ronora S. Malaga page 148 Probing into the Inner World of the Graffitists By: Ronora S. Malaga page 155 6 TABLE of CONTENTS Factors to Variance in Information and Communication Technology Skill By: Ronora S. Malaga page 165 Barangay Governance and Community Development By: Prof. Judith C. Genota page 171 Solidarity among the Tri-People in the Province of Sultan Kudarat By: Jazer O. Castañeda, Ph.D. Page 177 Medicinal Plant Resources and Traditional Health Practices of Households in Albay Province, Philippines By: Ma. Teresa Abalon-Mirandilla Elizabeth Del Prado-Abalon Page 183 Decision Making in the Traditional Ato of Bontoc: In the Lens of Public Administration By: Rexton F. Chakas, Ph.D. Page 190 Candidate Engineers: An Evaluation of Their Licensure Examination Performance By: Engr. Mervin P. Mohammed Dr. Murphy P. Mohammed Page 197 7 EXPLORING STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: A SITUATION ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS FOR INSTITITUTIONAL POLICY IMPROVEMENT Darwin Philip C. Alera, Ed.D. Department Chairperson and Research Coordinator, Business Administration Department Mountain Province State Polytechnic College, Bontoc, Mountain Province, 2616 Philippines ABSTRACT Situation analysis and critical assessment of Student Internship Program in Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) using Input-Process-Output-Outcome (IPOO) model of research highlights this study in the implementation of consistent and effective cooperative education. It adopted an instrument anchored on the factors affecting student internship checklist and interview protocols deduced pertinent data from student interns. Result shows that student interns described the extent of effect of factors affecting the student internship program in MPSPC as high extent. While cooperating agencies generally rated the performance level of the student interns as “meets standards”. Overall, the factors are significantly related to the performance level of the student interns. Qualitatively, verbal comments and interview responses provided good qualities of student internship that needs to be sustained for better implementation of theory-practice framework. However, the inputs need enhancement to help train scientifically literate students ultimately reach the goal of sustainable development and lifelong learning. The recommendations are: Conduct strategic planning to consider the results of the situation analysis. To strenghthen the orientation program and impart its thrust and highlight the factors affecting student internship. To conduct skills trainings and seminars; and painstakingly monitor the students’ performance geared towards global competiveness. The monitoring will be improved through the development of efficient and effective online monitoring system. Moreover, it is essential to appropriately select the venues for the deployment of student interns- related to course specialization, skills and experiences; and availability of facilities and equipment alongside pool of qualified internship supervisors. To consider provisions of benefits and incentives as motivation and commitment of parties involved. Finally, to review and amend the existing institutional policy for student internship. Keywords: student internship, course specialization, situation analysis, assessment, factors BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY future career directions and become candidates of fu- The Commission on Higher Education pre- ture job opening. pared guidelines for Student Internship Abroad Pro- gram (SIAP) for all programs with practicum subject Mountain Province State Polytechnic College offers under CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 24 series various degree programs that cater to the enhancement of 2009, Student Internship Program in the Philippines of knowledge, skills and values through exposure in (SIPP) for all programs with practicum subject under the actual workplace. This is in line with its goal of CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 23 Series of producing locally and globally competitive graduates 2009. On the other hand, the Student Internship Pro- with excellent and quality competencies and gram in the Philippines program aims to provide ter- commitment for service. However, there are problem tiary students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions gaps in the policy that needs to be addressed or (HEIs) in the Philippines the opportunity to acquire enhanced for the better delivery of the the student practical knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes and internship programs. values in reputable establishments/industries. Another related issue of continuing concern is the kind of educational preparation related to industry Further enhance the students’ work competen- work. An educational forum conducted