Research writing difficulties of the X High School Faculty: An assessment

The issuance of DepED Order 16 s. 2017, the Research Management Guideline, establishes a defined framework for doing research in basic education in the public school system in the Philippines. Further, the Basic Education Governance Act of 2001 emphasizes the significance of research in the management and administration of the basic education system and establishes a mission to promote basic education research. Hence, this study primarily envisions not only to aid the twenty-four faculty members of the X National High School cope with their research writing difficulties, but also to help them escalate with their professional ranks through preparing and orienting them in research presentations and publications. The study utilized descriptive type of research with the use of a researchers-based questionnaire. Frequency, weighted mean, and rank were used to analyze the gathered data. The results revealed that majority of the respondents are female, 36-45 years old, and have five years and below teaching experiences. Further, it was found out that majority of them, 16 and 19, have not yet experienced to present and publish, respectively, a research paper neither in school, district, division, national nor international levels. Also, the data divulged that the respondents find it “Extremely Difficult” to prepare and make a research paper. It is therefore recommended that the respondents be re-oriented with the importance of conducting researches, as well as help them rewire with the notion that making a research paper is a herculean task. Further, a training which will guide them problematize, conceptualize, and finish a research paper is highly recommended. Lastly, another training which will prepare them to present and publish their research outputs will be of good help.