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