This phenomenological study described and examined the lived experiences of 20 purposively selected women farmers in Lusaran, Cebu City, Philippines where farming is a major livelihood in the place. The naturalistic paradigm was used in the study with varied tools to cross-check their responses and information and reflections which were interpreted and deduced into different themes from their narrative accounts. Results revealed that women farmers were doing more farm work than their husbands were. They engaged in small scale business and animal rising to augment their income to raise their living standards, send their children to school and to buy things for themselves. They were proud of their occupation. The multifunction roles of the women farmers made them stronger even in making decisions on family matters. They realized that they are capable of hard work, difficult tasks, and managing their resources for their family. The quality of a women farmers' life is full of hardships, varied roles, and economically challenged journey towards their goals in life. Yet the women farmers faced these challenges with pride, satisfaction, contentment, enjoyment and most of all hope in fulfilling their dreams because this life is God given.
Grounded from Theory of Change, this study aims to describe the impact of the extension project designed to empower marginalized women in Balamban Cebu, Philippines. Qualitative emerging themes obtained from interviews and focus group discussion revealed that women were empowered by nurturing positive emotions, enhancing self-worth, advancing environmental stewardship, and establishing accountability for sustainability, thereby improving the quality of their lives. A tri-focal partnership model as proposed that illustrates a dynamic interplay of the roles and functions among the University, local government unit, and other government agencies, which builds a sustainable community extension project in the community. Replication of an extension project would yield a good Return of Investment (ROI) to the University, which ultimately leads to a country’s more substantial economic growth and development. Keywords: Women empowerment; a theory of change; extension project; tri-focal partnership model Philippines
Teaching internship is the apex in the academic life of preservice teachers to ensure their readiness to teach in the actual field. To help teaching interns (TIs) thrive in their practicum, the self-instructional teaching internship (STI) module is developed. This study evaluated the module using the Plan-Do-Study-Act action research and mixed-method research design to provide evidence to aid in its second revision. The participants were 13 state university TIs. The data were gathered by using a validated questionnaire, performance appraisal, and interview guide. While descriptive statistics, percentages, and weighted means were computed for the data. The module structure and format were present and compliant with the design framework, according to experts. The TIs unanimously agreed that the module adhered to Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and comprised a useful learning resource that allowed them to recognise their shortcomings, develop relationships, and become competent as evidenced by their progressive performance. The use of the STI module in Philippine Teacher Education Institutions is encouraged.
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