Asia Pacific Journal of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Maintaining the Heritage Language in the Family’s Linguistic Cocktail

Nafiseh Zarei — 2024-12-30

This study mainly explored the language planning vis-à-vis heritage language maintenance of a migrant multilingual Igorot family in Malaybalay, Mindanao. By employing descriptive qualitative research design via Focus Group Discussion (FGD), this study revealed that the family’s language planning is covert, with the father acting as an unconscious language planner. This role has helped maintain the heritage language, ‘Kankanaey,’ within a multilingual linguistic cocktail, which includes Ilocano, Filipino, English, and Bisaya. Though multilingualism gives birth to this linguistic cocktail in the family to communicate in different communication situations (i.e., family, family-relative, social, and educational affairs), it does not directly threaten the maintenance of their heritage language because it is practiced between and among family members and relatives. The family’s use of Kankanaey within their inner circle, despite the grandson’s unfamiliarity with it, does not suggest a gradual loss of the language. As the grandson is still in his teenage years, there is potential for him to acquire and maintain the heritage language. This study further demonstrated that the language planning of the family serves as a concrete basis for the local legislators to make policies concerning education, specifically a policy involving the recognition of heritage languages that form students’ linguistic identities, a policy capable of securing these languages to serve as bridging languages to learn best a second language.

Empowering Literacy: A Comprehensive Study of Alternative Learning System (ALS) Implementation in the 4th Congressional District of Iloilo, Philippines

Joefel Toledo Libo-on — 2024-12-30

The study investigates the status of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) implementation in the 4th Congressional District of the Iloilo province, Philippines, emphasizing the significance of literacy in individual well-being and societal contribution. The research addresses the persistent issue of illiteracy, particularly in regions such as South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, impacting economic growth. Focusing on the Philippines, a country grappling with high poverty rates, the study underscores the plight of Out-of-School children, youth, and adults, linking their challenges to educational opportunities. The ALS program, implemented by the Philippine government, emerges as a vital strategy to address illiteracy and educational gaps. A ladderized, modular non-formal education program, ALS caters to diverse learners, including dropouts, working individuals, and senior citizens. The subsequent sections present a comprehensive descriptive- correlational analysis of ALS implementation in the 4th Congressional District, employing a mixed methodology. Results indicate a commendable “very good” status for ALS basic literacy and an “excellent” status for the accreditation and equivalency program. Challenges, though present, are labeled as “less serious,” with variations across municipalities. The lack of significant differences in implementation status and challenges among municipalities and classifications suggests a uniform and effective ALS implementation. The study contributes valuable insights for targeted interventions to further enhance ALS efficacy. Future research avenues are proposed to delve deeper into identified challenges, offering tailored solutions for continuous improvement in basic literacy and accreditation and equivalency programs. Overall, the study provides a foundational understanding of ALS implementation in the district, emphasizing its positive trajectory and resilience in the face of challenges.

Care Beyond Limitations: Lived Experiences of Non-specialized Nurse Practitioners Handling Breast Cancer Patients

Gizelle Agnes S. Barotas — 2024-12-30

The increasing prevalence of breast cancer, coupled with the shortage of oncology nurses, places the responsibility of patient care on non-specialized nurse practitioners. Despite limited training and expertise, these nurses strive to address the multifaceted needs of breast cancer patients. This study explores the lived experiences of non-specialized nurse practitioners in providing care for breast cancer patients within various health settings in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Employing a qualitative descriptive phenomenological research design, the study used purposive sampling to select seven (7) non-specialized nurse practitioners as participants. Data were collected through in-depth, face-to-face interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, validated, and refined for accuracy. Colaizzi’s descriptive phenomenological method guided the data coding process, while Van Manen’s lifeworld existential framework informed the analysis. Three themes emerged from the findings: (1) caring with caution, (2) caring with grit, and (3) caring with confidence. The results reveal that non-specialized nurse practitioners evolve through their experiences in breast cancer care, overcoming initial limitations and progressively building competence and confidence. Continuous patient interactions serve as a catalyst for professional growth, with experience becoming their greatest teacher. This study underscores the resilience and adaptability of non-specialized nurse practitioners and highlights the importance of providing targeted training and support to enhance their skills and confidence in managing complex cancer care.

Career Trajectories of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Graduates: A Post-Graduation Tracer Study

Ronilo Capisnon Montuerto — 2024-12-30

Tracking the whereabouts of the graduates provides empirical data on the employment profile of the graduates. This study was conducted to gather data on the employment of the graduates of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education program of Palompon Institute of Technology Tabango currently renamed to Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education. 58 out 74 (or 78 %) graduates of Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education from year 2016-2019 participated in this study. The instrument used by the researchers in the data gathering was the Graduate Tracer Study developed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Findings make known that 76% (or 44 out of 58) of the respondents are employed. Moreover, 61% (or 27 out of 44) perceived that their current job is related to the program that respondents took up in college. Furthermore, 55% (or 24 out of 44), 9% (or 4 out of 44), 34% (or 15 out of 44), 2% (or 1 out of 44) has a regular, temporary, contractual, self-employed employability status, respectively. When asked the reasons why some graduates are not yet employed, top 1 reason is they did not look for a job, followed by no job opportunity, lack of work experience and family concern, then, advance or further study, and last of all is the health reason. Also, when asked what skills learned in college did the graduates find very useful in their job, top 1 is human relation skills, followed by communication skills, information technology skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and lastly, entrepreneurial skills. To further improve the employability rate of the BTVTED program, among the researchers’ recommendations is that the administration should tap linkages to other agency or companies that can provide employment opportunities to the graduates and may conduct a job fair in partnership with the LGUs, NGOs, and other governing bodies. The administration should also establish linkages in the industry and create a student immersion program to develop the human relation skills, communication skills, IT skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving and entrepreneurial skills. Revisit of the curriculum is also recommended to ensure that the courses offered are relevant to the nature of their job in the future and in order to find some areas that needs improvement.