Philippine Normal University

“The Normal Lights”, the official University research journal, a refereed journal which publishes scholarly essays and original research materials on teacher education in various fields of specializations and related disciplines.
The Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief	VENANCIO L. MENDIOLA
Editorial Assistants	RAMER V. OXIÑO BERT J. TUGA
Support Staff	EDNA LUZ R. ABULON LUCILA R. FETALVERO MA. CARMELA T. MANCAO
Lay-out Artist/Encoder	MARIBEL G. GERUNDIO
Director of Publication	MA. VICTORIA C. HERMOSISIMA
Consultants	ESTER B. OGENA EVANGELINE F. GOLLA

Normal Lights Volume 4 Number 1
Copyright ©2008

Contents

Defensor, Nenalyn P. “Strengthening the Research Culture of Higher Education Institutions”
Orencia, Melissa Alma R. “Exploring Intel Teach Program’s Impact on Selected Pre-Service Teachers’ Literacy and Attitude Towards Teaching and Learning”
Belecina, Rene R. “Portfolio as an Alternative Assessment: Effects on Problem-Solving Performance, Critical Thinking, and Attitude in Mathematics”
Delos Santos, Helen F. and Lydia P. Hilbero “A Review of Selected TEIs STP Model: Inputs to Relevant PNU-STP”
Hermosisima, Ma. Victoria C. “Student Expectations; Bases for Management Intervention”
Orleans, Antriman V. “Online In-Service Training for Secondary Teachers: A Prototype for the Philippines”
Romero, Rene C. “Educating for Conviviality in Basic Education: The Philippine Context”
Balagtas, Marilyn U. et al. “The Field Study Program of the Philippine Normal University SY 2006-2007”
Mercado, Estrella P. and Teresita G. De Mesa. “On the Spot Behavior Intervention Techniques Applied to Common Behavior Problems Manifested by Children with Special Needs”

Normal Lights Vol. 1 No. 1 2004

Contents

Reinventing Teacher Education: A Framework for Reforms in Teacher Education, Nilo L. Rosas
Towards the Development of a Blueprint for a Stakeholder-Friendly Evaluation Model for Training and Education Programmes, Jesus A. Ochave
Navigating Teacher Education Through Research, Estefania S. de Guzman
Development, Revision and Further Validation of a Teaching Situation Inventory (TSI), Lolita H. Nava
Competencies of Presidents of state Universities and Colleges: Factors and Predictors, Nora R. Cortes
The Educator and the Electoral Process, Fr. Ranhillo C. Aquino
Empowerment in the Academe: Its Concepts and Related Factors, Guillermo Q. Roman
Setting Up a University-Based Instructional Materials Development Center in a Teacher Training Institution, Paquito B. Badayos
Developing Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Instruction, Rosario L. Sotto
CACALLA Applied as Testing Framework, Emma S. Castillo
Teaching Undergraduate Psychology in the Philippines, Adelaida C. Gines
The Development and Validation of the Principles Centered Management Intervention (PCMI), Gabriel G. Uriarte
On PBL and Thinking Learners, Angelita D. Romero
Edukasyong Pangwika sa Filipino: Pagsulong at Tunguhin, Clemencia C. Espiritu
Mga Suring Basa/Book Reviews, V. Lazaro Mendiola

Normal Lights Vol. 1 No. 2 2005

Contents

Towards a PNU Philosophy of Education, Felice I. Yeban and Mary Grace S. Corcega
Directions, Development and Delivery Systems in Teacher-Education, Victor Ordonez
The Rise and Decline of Philippine School Education During the Twentieth Century, Bonifacio P. Sibayan
Teacher Education in the Philippines: Toward a Paradigm Shift, Andrew A. Gonzales, FSC
The Role of Values Education in the Age of Globalism and Information Technology, Lourdes R. Quisumbing
Final Evaluation of the Verticalization Scheme for the College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature (CLLL) and the College of Science (COS), Lolita H. Nava
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) Graduates’ Performance in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (2000-2002): Approximating Sources of Variance, Ma. Victoria C. Hermosisima
Accelerated Teacher Education Model: Final Monitoring Report, Ma. Carmela T. Mancao
Development and Validation of Module in Human Growth, Learning and Development for College Students, Conchita O. Manuel
The Filipino as a Second Language Learner, Cecilia M. Mendiola
Pagsasalin sa Larangan ng Siensya at Teknolohiya, Lydia P. Lalunio
Balik-Suri: Elaborasyon ng Teknikal na Leksikon sa Filipino, Arsenia R. Emperado
Book Reviews, V. L ά zaro Mendiola

RESEARCH SERIES

Research Series are short researches done by faculty members in monograph form.

RESEARCH SERIES EDITORIAL BOARD
Editors	Ma. Victoria C. Hermosisima Ramer V. Oxiño
Layout Artist	Maribel G. Gerundio

January 2009 - August 2010 Issues
Suatengco, Rosarito T. “A Comparison of Skilled and Less Skilled Student Writers’ Summaries” Research Serie No. 107 (January 2009) Tuga, Bert J. “Demographic Profile and Competencies of Student Leaders of the Philippine Normal University” Research Series No. 108 (March 2009) Oxiño, Ramer V. “Toward the Development of a Course File in Introduction to Mass Communication and Campus Journalism” Research Series No. 109 (April 2009) Mancao, Ma. Carmela T. “Will the College Graduates Teach? (Inside-Out View of PNU, Part 3)” Research Series No. 110 (June 2009) Office of the CLLL Dean and Research Unit. “Profile of CLLL Undergraduate Majors” Research Series No. 111 (July 2009) Nava, Lolita H. “The Changing Perspectives of Teacher Effectiveness Research: Conceptualizations, Models, Measures and Predictors” Research Series No. 112 (August 2009) Liwanag, Lydia B. “Ang Mahalagang Papel ng Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas sa Paghahanda ng mga Guro sa Edukasyong Multilinggwal” Research Series No. 113 (September 2009) Gabao, Larry A. “Dance Research: Transference and Transformation” Research Series No. 114 (October 2009) Mancao, Ma. Carmela T. “The Profile of PNU Freshmen SY 2009-2010” Research Series No. 115 (November 2009) Oxiño, Ramer V. “Learning Styles of PNU Freshman College Students School Year 2009-2010” Research Series No. 116 (December 2009) Garcia, Enrico B. “The Centenary of the Philippine Normal University’s Main Building: A Landmark in Philippine Education (1910-2010)” Research Series No. 117 (January 1-15, 2010) Suatengco, Rosarito T. “Noticing Language Features Through Linguistic Cues” Research Series No. 118 (January 16-31, 2010) Mancao, Ma. Carmela T. “A Tracer Study on ATEM-Plus Graduates Part 1” Research Series No. 119 (February 1-15, 2010) Abulon, Edna Luz R. “Barangay Day Care Centers: Emergence, Current Status and Implications to Teacher Education” Research Series No. 120 (February 16-29, 2010) Tuga, Bert J. “Personal, Educational and Occupational Profile and Teaching Aptitude of Philippine Normal University Certificate in Teaching Program Students” Research Series No. 121 (March 1-15, 2010) Callo, Ernesto R. and Basbas, Leonora D. “Effectiveness of the PNU Training Program for Non-Specialist Teachers in Technology and Livelihood Education of Region IV-MIMAROPA: An Assessment” Research Series No. 122 (March 16-31, 2010) Orleans, Antriman V. “Exploring Student- and Subject Related Sources of Bias in Student’s Teacher-Performance Ratings” Research Series No. 123 (June 2010) Abulon, Edna Luz R. “Pre-service Teachers’ Motivation Related to Career Choice: The Case of PNU BECED and BEED Students” Research Series No. 124 (July 2010) Tuga, Bert J. “Student Satisfaction Survey SY 2009-2010” Research Series No. 125 (August 2010)