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Letter of Approval to Conduct Pilot Testing

March 27, 2023

DR. MARIBEL N. ZIPAGAN

Dean, School of Teacher Education
Biliran Province State University

Dear Ma’am,

Greetings!

The undersigned researchers of BSED 3E Social Studies would like to conduct a research study entitled “Analyzing
the Relationship of Teacher Presence, Student Engagement, and Student Satisfaction in a Blended Learning
Environment” for our Research in Social Studies (SSE 3221) subject. The study aims to analyze the relationship of
teaching presence, student engagement and student satisfaction in blended learning environment of Biliran Province
State University particularly among the college students in the School of Teacher Education.

In this regard, they would like to ask permission to conduct a pilot testing prior to the full conduct of the study in the
school. They assure no classes will be disrupted during the data gathering and ethical procedures or considerations
in conducting the study will be observed.

Your support and approval on this request will be highly appreciated for it will be helpful for the attainment and
accomplishment of the study. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,

MARCOS, SHADA MARIE M.

Student, BSED 3E

OLAGUER, VENSON RAY F.

Student, BSED 3E

PELAEZ, EDHEN ROSE B.

Student, BSED 3E

SOLAYAO, ROANNE A.
Student, BSED 3E

Noted: Recommending Approval:

KEVIN T. LAGAT, MSc GRACE L. CONCEPCION, EdD

Research Instructor Chairperson, BSED

Approved:

MARIBEL N. ZIPAGAN, PhD

Dean, School of Teacher Education

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