Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Schools Division of Laguna
District of Liliw
LILIW CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Liliw

ACTION RESEARCH TERMINAL REPORT

Title: PROJECT JoWorKsKI IN THE NEW NORMAL:

AN INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE IN UPLIFTING
YOUNG JOURNALISTS’ PERFORMANCE

Proponent: LILY MAY S. GONZALES

School: LILIW CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Year: 2020-2021

Noted:

ZOILA I. BADULIS, Ed. D.

Principal III

WILMER GAHITE, Ed. D.

Public School District Supervisor

Reviewed by:

KRISTINE D. GAMBOA Date: June 25, 2021

District Research Committee
 Abstract

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness

of Project JoWorKsKI in the new normal as an innovative technique in

campus journalism intervention and review program for S.Y. 2020-2021

towards the increase of young journalists’ performance in this time of the

new normal in education.

The descriptive research design was used in this study. The

researcher used purposive sampling where the respondents are the LCES

young journalists for school year 2020 – 2021 taking into account the

situation during this time of the pandemic. This action research was

focused and limited to (17) seventeen LCES young journalists. The

researcher collected the data by means of a survey questionnaire. This

study employed the descriptive survey approach to assess the relevance,

preparedness, and availability of Project JoWorKsKI resources for

improving or increasing the level of performance of young journalists.

The use of Project JoWorksKI Monitoring and Evaluation Tool by

School Paper Advisers to monitor and record the progress of young

journalists’ performance and the Reflection or Exit Card accomplished by

young journalists after virtual training to assess their learning made this

study original.

The test of significant effect of Project JoWorksKI in the New

Normal as an Innovative Technique in Uplifting Young Journalists’

Performance was used in this study.

This study concluded that Project JoWorksKI in the New Normal as

an Innovative Technique has significant effect in uplifting young journalists’

performance since the computed t-value is -2.23 with the degree of

freedom of 7 and critical value of 2.36.

The result of this study denotes that the level campus journalism

intervention and review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in

terms of relevance, readiness and availability of resources is evaluated as

“Excellent”.

Project JoWorksKI in the New Normal was effective and can be

utilized for Distance Learning Modality.

Key Words: Project JoWorksKI, campus journalism intervention, virtual

training, innovative technique, young journalists.

 Introduction

Campus journalism plays a huge role in education in the Philippines.

The administration of the school publication has resulted in campus

journalism practices being used to achieve the goals of journalism.

Liliw Central Elementary School depends on DepEd’s mandate to

provide a school system and assist learners to discover their full potential

in a child-centered and value driven teaching-learning environment and

thereby, enable them to create their own destiny in the global community.

In compliance with the “Campus Journalism Act of 1991” which

declared the policy of the state to uphold freedom of the press even at the

campus level and promote the growth of campus journalism as means of

strengthening ethical values, encouraging critical and creative thinking,

and developing moral character, The Banahaw Breeze and Ang Balitang

Banahaw, the official English and Filipino school publication of Liliw

Central Elementary School, cohere to Republic Act No. 7079, An Act

Providing for the Development and Promotion of Campus Journalism and

for their Purposes, which shall be utilized to train interested pupils in the

application of communication arts in journalism; the basic mechanism and

technical skills in journalism; the responsibilities and privileges in

journalism in relation with the contents of articles to be published and the

use of the student publication in support of the educational development of

the learner, the school, the community and the country.

Cubillas (2021) confirmed that the level of awareness and compliance

in campus journalism were directly related, that is if the former is low, the

latter will also be low and vice versa. An important feature of this academic

year is the use of alternative learning modalities or adaptive learning such

as the use of online platforms for their classes. Campus Journalism this

school year undergoes widespread changes. According to Laroya &

Limjuco (2016) the more proficient the student writers are, the more

relevant articles can be found in the issues of the student papers and the

higher the quality of the write-ups are. Campus journalism intervention and

review programs are needed to sustain in order to develop the journalistic

skills of LCES young journalists; assess the training needs supported by

an output of each participant; and further equip young journalists with the

much-needed skills in the field of journalism.

In connection with, the researcher decided to conduct an action

research to improve the existing campus journalism training program and

made innovations in this new normal to address the needed changes in

the training program.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of

Project JoWorKsKI in the new normal as innovative technique in campus

journalism intervention and review program for S.Y. 2020-2021 towards

the increase of young journalists’ performance even in this time of the new

normal in education.

ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The study focused on Project JoWorKsI in the New Normal as an

innovative technique in uplifting young journalists’ performance in Liliw

Central Elementary School.

Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions.

1. What is the mean level of campus journalism intervention

and review program in Liliw Central Elementary School?

1.1 relevance

1.2 readiness

1.3 availability of resources

2. What is the level of Journalists’ Outputs?

2.1 phase 1

2.2 phase 2

3. What is the significant effect of Project JoWorksKI in the New

Normal as an innovative technique in uplifting young journalists’

performance?
 Methodology

a. Respondents / Subjects of the Study

The researcher employed seventeen (17) young journalists of The

Banahaw Breeze and Ang Balitang Banahaw of Liliw Central Elementary

School for the school year 2020 – 2021 as subjects of this study.

b. Sampling

A purposive sampling was used to investigate and find the

important information and data necessary for research that take into

account the situation in education in the new normal.

c. Data Collection

The researcher collected the data by means of a survey

questionnaire that comprises the relevance, readiness and availability of

resources. Monitoring and Evaluation Tool was also used to record the

progress of young journalists’ performance. Part of the monitoring process

of Project JoWorKsKI was the Reflection or Exit Card accomplished by

young journalists after the training. After the respondents accomplished

their outputs and reflection, the accomplished monitoring tool was checked

and interpreted by school paper advisers.

d. Data Analysis Plan

The researcher yielded an extreme effort in planning the structure

to be used in this study. The descriptive survey method was used in this

study to evaluate the relevance, readiness and availability of resources

provided by Project JoWorKsKI to uplift or increase the level of

performance of young journalists.

Mean Percentage Score (MPS) was used as statistical tool to

analyze and interpret the collected data from the survey or observation

checklist and T-test as a statistical tool was used to evaluate if Project

JoWorKsKI in the New Normal has a significant effect on the increase of

young journalists’ performance. A survey or observation checklist was

distributed to the respondents for the evaluation or the impact of the said

project in the uplifting or increase of their performance.

e. Ethical Issues

The result of this research was treated as confidential. The names

of the respondents were not mentioned.

Results and Discussion

Table 1. Percentage Level of Attendance

Table 1 shows the percentage level of attendance during phase I

and phase 2 of virtual campus journalism training.

Phase 1 Training Phase 2 Training

Attende
Attended %Present d %Present
 Day 1 15 88% 16 94%
Day 2 12 71% 17 100%
Day 3 17 100% 17 100%

Table 1 presents the percentage level of attendance during phase I

and phase 2 of virtual campus journalism training. On the first day of the

training during phase 1 of virtual campus journalism training, 15 journalist’s

or 88% were present. During day 2, 12 journalists or 71% were present

while on the last day of the training 17 journalist’s or 100% were present.

On the other hand, Attendance during Phase 2 of virtual campus

journalism training was also seen in table 1 wherein 16 journalists or 94%

were present on the first day of training, 17 journalist’s or 100% were

present on the second day of training, and again 17 journalists or 100%

were present on the last day of the virtual training.

Table 2. The Mean Level of Campus Journalism Intervention and

Review Program in Liliw Central Elementary School in terms of
Relevance

Table 2 shows the computed mean level of campus journalism

intervention and review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in

terms of relevance. It can be seen on the table that the overall mean score

of campus journalism intervention and review program in terms of

relevance is 4.88 and 0.20 standard deviation of 0.20 and evaluated as

Excellent.

Relevance x SD Remarks
The virtual trainings achieved its
4.94 0.24 Excellent
stated objectives
 The level of detail was relevant and
4.88 0.33 Excellent
appropriate
The trainings provided new
4.82 0.39 Excellent
learnings about Campus Journalism
Weighted Mean = 4.88 Standard Deviation = 0.20 Remarks= Excellent

Legend:

Rating Range Description

5 4.20-5.00 Excellent

4 3.40-4.19 Above Average

3 2.60-3.39 Average

2 1.80-2.59 Below Average

1 1.00-1.79 Poor

It reveals that the training achieved its stated objectives as shown

from the mean score of 4.94 and standard deviation of 0.24 while the level

of detail of the virtual training was relevant and appropriate as revealed by

4.88 mean score and standard deviation of 0.33. Likewise, the training

provided new learnings about campus journalism as also shown from the

mean score of 4.82 by means of applying various appropriate strategies

and using other educational platforms to motivate and sustain learning

among their students.

This means that the level of campus journalism intervention and

review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in terms of relevance.

is “Excellent”.

Table 3. The Mean Level of Campus Journalism Intervention and

Review Program in Liliw Central Elementary School in terms of
Readiness
 Table 3 shows the computed mean level of campus journalism

intervention and review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in

terms of readiness. It can be seen on the table that the overall mean score

of campus journalism intervention and review program in terms of

relevance is 4.94 and standard deviation of 0.24 and evaluated as

Excellent.

Readiness x SD Remarks
The trainings were helpful for young
4.88 0.49 Excellent
journalists
The trainings helped increase the
capacity of young journalists in 4.94 0.24 Excellent
processing information
The speakers provided updated
5 0 Excellent
style in journalism
Weighted Mean = 4.94 Standard Deviation = 0.24 Remarks= Excellent

Legend:

Rating Range Description

5 4.20-5.00 Excellent

4 3.40-4.19 Above Average

3 2.60-3.39 Average

2 1.80-2.59 Below Average

1 1.00-1.79 Poor

The computed mean level of campus journalism intervention and

review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in terms of readiness

was illustrated on table 2.

Obviously, the trainers/speakers of the virtual campus journalism

trainings were evaluated as Excellent as shown from the mean score of 5.

Correspondingly, the virtual training conducted helped increase the

capacity of young journalists in processing information from the mean

score of 4.94 and standard deviation of 0.24. It also revealed that the

training was really helpful for young journalists as presented from the

mean score of 4,88 and standard deviation of 0.49.

This means that the level of of campus journalism intervention and

review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in terms of readiness is

“Excellent”.

Table 4. The Mean Level of Campus Journalism Intervention and

Review Program in Liliw Central Elementary School in terms of
Availability of Resources

Table 4 shows the computed mean level of campus journalism

intervention and review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in

terms of availability of resources. It can be gleaned on the table that the

overall mean score of campus journalism intervention and review program

in terms of availability is 4.90 and standard deviation of 0.20 and evaluated

as Excellent.

Availability of Resources x SD Remarks

Training materials met your expectations 4.76 0.44 Excellent
Training materials presented in an
5 0 Excellent
interesting way

Quality of materials available were

4.82 0.39 Excellent
consistent throughout the training
Weighted Mean = 4.90 Standard Deviation = 0.20 Remarks= Excellent

Legend:

Rating Range Description

5 4.20-5.00 Excellent

4 3.40-4.19 Above Average

3 2.60-3.39 Average

2 1.80-2.59 Below Average

1 1.00-1.79 Poor
 Table 4 presents the computed mean level campus journalism

intervention and review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in

terms of availability of resources.

It can be gleaned that training materials used during the virtual

trainings were presented in an interesting way as reflected from the mean

score of 5. Quality of materials available were consistent throughout the

training as shown from the mean score of 4.82 and standard deviation of

0.39.

Also, training materials met respondents’ expectations as revealed

from the mean score of 4.76 and 0.44 standard deviation.

This denotes that the level campus journalism intervention and

review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in terms of availability

of resources is “Excellent”.

Table 5. The Level of Journalists’ Outputs

Table 5 shows the computed mean level of campus journalists’

outputs during phase 1 and phase 2 virtual training. It can be gleaned on

the table that the overall mean score of campus journalists’ outputs is

75.83 and standard deviation of 24.38 and interpreted as “Needs

Improvement”

Journalists’ Standard
Mean interpretation
Outputs deviation
Did not meet
Phase 1 60.44 45.38
Expectation

Phase 2 91.22 4.32 very satisfactory

Weighted Mean = 75.83 Standard Deviation = 24.48 Remarks= needs improvement

Legend:

Rate interval Interpretation

5 96-100 Outstanding
4 91-95 Very satisfactory
3 86-90 Satisfactory
2 80-85 Fair
1 75-79 Needs Improvement
0 Below 75 Did not meet Expectation

The mean level of campus journalists’ outputs during phase 1 was

interpreted as “Did not meet expectations” from the mean score of 60.44

and 45.38 standard deviation while the mean level of campus journalists’

outputs during phase 2 shown 91.22 mean score and standard deviation

of 4.32 which is interpreted as “Very Satisfactory”. It concluded that the

campus journalists’ outputs during Phase 1 and Phase 2 training were

remarked as “Needs Improvement”.

Table 6. The Significant Effect of Project JoWorksKI in the New

Normal as an Innovative Technique In Uplifting Young Jounalists’
Performance

The test of significant effect of Project JoWorksKI in the New

Normal as an Innovative Technique in Uplifting Young Journalists’

Performance was shown on table 6.

Variable Computed DF Critical interpretation

t- value value
Phase 1
-2.23 7 2.36 significant
Phase 2
 It can be viewed from the table that Project JoWorksKI in the New

Normal as an Innovative Technique has significant effect in uplifting young

journalists’ performance since the computed t-value is -2.23 with the

degree of freedom of 7 and critical value of 2.36.

Conclusions

The result of this study denotes that the level campus journalism

intervention and review program in Liliw Central Elementary School in

terms of relevance, readiness and availability of resources is evaluated as

“Excellent”.

It is now concluded that based on the findings viewed in this study,

Project JoWorksKI in the New Normal as an innovative technique has

significant effect in uplifting young journalists’ performance since the

computed t-value is -2.23 with the degree of freedom of 7 and critical value

of 2.36.

Project JoWorksKI in the New Normal was effective and can be utilized

for Distance Learning Modality.

Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusions of the study the following

recommendations are made.

Campus journalism plays an important role in education. It trains

learners to be responsible members of society. Therefore, they should be

continually trained to produce a fair, balanced and investigative article for

the school community.

 Virtual Training to be conducted virtually must achieve its stated

objectives and the level of details presented must be relevant and

appropriate. It is also important to make sure that the training will provide

new learnings about campus journalism.

The training must increase the capacity of young journalists in processing

information to be helpful. The speakers were advised to provide updated

styles in journalism.

Training materials should meet young journalists’ expectations and

should be presented in an interesting way. Quality of materials available

must be consistent throughout the training.

DepEd Top Management should maintain their support to help

frame school paper advisers as they tackle the challenges of distance

learning. Keep inspiring others and finding new teaching and innovation

strategies, because learning must continue amidst pandemic.

REFERENCES

A. Articles, Books and Journals

Cubillas, Trixie (2021) Awareness and Compliance with

 Campus Journalism of the Public and Private Elementary
Schools: Basis for Crafting a Campus Journalism Implementation
Teachers' Training Model

Jan Vincent B. Laroya | Renan P. Limjuco (2016)

Campus Journalism-Related Factors and Journalistic Merits: Basis
for Upgrading of the Student Paper in Response to ASEAN
Integration 2015

B. Others

Campus Journalism Act of 1991

Republic Act No. 7079, An Act Providing for the Development

and Promotion of Campus Journalism and for their Purposes

DO 10, S. 2000 – Implementation of the Journalism Program as an

Integral Part of Communication Arts (English and Filipino) Effective
SY 2000-2001 dated February 2021

DepEd Order 21 s. 2019 – Policy Guidelines on the K to 12 Basic

Education Program dated August 2019

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Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) for School Year 2020-2021 in
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in Implementing Distance Learning Delivery Modalities for SY 2020-
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