THE NATIONAL TEACHERS COLLEGE

PHILOSOPHY AND AIMS

The NATIONAL TEACHERS COLLEGE believes in democratic education for individual responsibility and social
competence. Its main purpose is to prepare Filipino Teachers who are socially efficient and responsive to the needs of the
Republic of the Philippines within the framework of international understanding. Hence, it endeavors to provide its students
with a working understanding of the nature and meaning of democracy, of the changing social milieu in which they are
expected to work and live, the nature of the Filipino and his culture, and his responsibilities to the people of the region to which
he belongs and the world at large.

NTC VISION

As an institution, The National Teachers College envisions quality education for teacher preparation and the
development of manpower skills, anchored on the ideals of Excellence, Relevance, Access, and Effectiveness, geared toward
national productivity and world class competitiveness.
NTC MISSION

The avowed mission of The National Teachers College is to provide teachers, educators, and personnel in the
industries, who are equipped and responsible as individuals and empowered as well as competent to contribute to national and
international endeavors.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

The graduate of The National Teachers College will be able to:

1. Become an educated professional who believes in and practice democracy as a living faith and as a way of life;
2. Become socially efficient and individually responsive to the needs of the Republic of the Philippines within the
framework of international understanding;
3. Interpret, transmit, enrich, and value the Filipino cultural heritage;

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 4. Lead and guide his family and people in the workplace in developing integrity of character, cultivating intellectual
power, maintaining physical vigor, and nurturing spiritual strength; and
5. Use not only his mind and heart but also his hands in leading others to participate actively and intelligently in solving
everyday problems and in bringing about desirable socio-economic change.

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 THE NATIONAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
School of Advanced Studies
Quiapo, Manila

Vision : A premier School of Advanced studies for innovative institutional managers and leaders who are
committed to a culture of excellence in education, research and service.

Mission : The School of Advanced Studies commits to:

1. Provide access to excellent academic training for school leaders and managers
2. Produce researchers related to specific discipline through collaborative partnership with faculty
and other students of diverse background.
3. Practice social responsibility and community involvement grounded in their fields of
specialization; and
4. Promote a community of professionals who are excellently equipped for school management
and leadership.

EDD Outcomes : The Doctor of Education program will be able to produce professionals who:
1. Demonstrate innovative leadership and management adeptness.
2. Create meaningful, scientific knowledge, values and skills essential to the practice of education
and research.
3. Sustain networks and linkages with national and international practitioners.

Course Syllabus in Qualitative Inquiry in Educational Leadership

A. Course Code: EDL 105

B. Course Title: Qualitative Inquiry in Educational leadership

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 C. Course Description: The students examine the philosophical orientation and techniques of a variety of qualitative
research methods including grounded theory, phenomenology and ethnography.. They are also expected to look into its
design, techniques of data collection, analysis, presentation, issues of validation and ethical considerations.

D. Prerequisite: None

E. Credit units: 3 units

F. COURSE OUTCOME: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the key philosophical and methodological issues in qualitative research;

2. Explain the classifications and functions of the different types of qualitative research;
3. Discuss the processes of the different Qualitative researches; and
4. Discuss the acceptable writing styles and format of qualitative research.

PRELIMINARY PERIOD

Time Allotment Learning Outcome Learning Strategies Resources Assessment

Content
Weeks 1-5 Discuss the Theoretical & Open discussion; Library resources, Journal writing
theoretical and Philosophical Group sharing Web Resources
philosophical bases of Bases of
qualitative research. Qualitative
Research

Define qualitative What is Library Research; Books, Data bases Written exam
research and explain Qualitative Group sharing
the significance of its Research
basic concepts. Basic Concepts
and Their Books and other Written exams
Significance library resources

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 Discuss the Philosophy and Lecture/Discussion/ Library resources Reflection paper
philosophies and Epistemology of Question and Answer
epistemologies of Qualitative
qualitative research Research
paradigms. Designs

Discuss the levels of Positivistic and Panel Discussion

positivistic and Qualitative
qualitative research Research
methodologies. Methodologies

Preliminary Examination
MIDTERM PERIOD
Time Allotment Learning Outcome Learning Strategies Resources Assessment
Content
Weeks 7-11 Compare and contrast Functions of Research and Group Library Reflection paper
qualitative research Qualitative Sharing resources/research
designs focusing on Research journals
their functions. Designs

Explain the conditions When is Panel Discussion/ Books/Journals

and questions for Qualitative Question & Answer
which a particular Design
qualitative research is Appropriate?
most appropriate.

Explain the basic Basic Lecture/Discussion Library & Web Task sheets
assumptions for the Assumptions for resources
qualitative research Qualitative
paradigm. Design
Paradigms

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 Discuss the writing Writing Styles & Lecture with Library resources/ Written articles
styles and mechanics Mechanics for a Visuals/Group sharing Manuals
for a qualitative Qualitative
research. Research

Midterm Examination
FINAL PERIOD
Time Allotment Learning Outcome Learning Strategies Resources Assessment
Content
Weeks 13-16 Plan a qualitative Actual Conduct of Actual conduct of the Rubrics
research study. a Qualitative study.
Research
Design and conduct
preliminary data
analysis by creating
field notes,
developing
categories/themes
and designing data
displays.

Present preliminary Group presentations

results in oral form.
Final Examination

G. Course Requirements:

H. Required Reading: Creswell, J.W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design. SAGE Publications Ins. Los Angeles.

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 I. Suggested Readings and References:

Briggs, Ann RJ. (ed.). (2012) Research methods in educational leadership and management. Los Angeles: SAGE
Publication.

Brundett, Mark & Christopher Rhodes. (2014). Researching educational leadership and management: Methods and
approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publication.

J. Grading System:

K. Classroom Policies:
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Prepared by:

DR. EDITHA L. PADAMA

Professor

Noted by:

DR. EDNA R. GALIZA

Dean, College of Graduate Studies

DR. BONIFACIO P. BAIRAN

Vice President for Academic Affairs