CATCH-UP FRIDAYS PROGRAM: ITS IMPLICATION TO KINDERGARTEN

TEACHERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAOAC

A Thesis Proposal Presented to

The Faculty of the College of Arts and Education

Teacher Education Department

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course

Research in Early Childhood Education

Mae Abigail S. Narito

Christian Jhay E. Oiga

Althea Joice Z. Olaya

Michaella L. Osorio

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

 APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Research in Early Childhood

Education, “CATCH-UP FRIDAYS PROGRAM: ITS IMPLICATION TO

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAOAC ” has been

prepared and submitted by MAE ABIGAIL S. NARITO, CHRISTIAN JHAY E. OIGA,

ALTHEA JOICE Z. OLAYA, AND MICHAELLA L. OSORIO, who are hereby

recommended for acceptance and approval.

_______________________ ERWIN O. ESTRELLA, EdD

Critic Reader Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination

___________________

Chairman

________________________ ____________________________

Member Member

__________________________ ___________________________

Member Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course Research in

Early Childhood Education.

JOHN PAUL M. FLORES, MaEd ERWIN O. ESTRELLA, EdD

Chair, Teacher Education Department Dean, College of Arts and Education

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like extend their most profound thanks and heartfelt

gratitude to the following persons and entities, whose concern and involvement

made the fulfilment of this study possible:

Deserving of special mention to Dr. Erwin O. Estrella their research

adviser, of this patience and understanding in giving support, assistance, and

sharing pf his knowledge and ideas in the study. They would also like to thank

him for assisting them on doing every part of this study.

To the critic reader ______________ for his valuable time in reading and

checking the manuscript and motivating them to push through despite many

endeavors.

The members of the panel, namely Ms. Paulane R. Navalta, Ms.

Romelynn D. Funclara, Mr. Rodolfo M. Baniqued Jr., Mr. Mark Darrel C.

Parayno, and Dr. Edelyn P. Arabe for sharing their time, insights and patience

which served as an anchor of the researcher in their journey in completing this

study.

For their parents for their support and encouragement; they are the

foremost inspiration of the researcher to never give up and to continue to strive

despite the different endeavors they had encountered throughout the study. They

thank their parents for the unconditional love and financial support in conducting

their study and motivating them to make it the best that they can.

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 To almighty God for giving them strength and keeping them safe while

conducting this study. The authors of knowledge and wisdom, for giving his

blessing, miracles, knowledge, strength, and countless love who this all possible.

Narito, Mae Abigail S.

Oiga, Christian Jhay E.

Olaya, Althea Joice Z.

Osorio, Michaella L.

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 DEDICATION

To express my gratitude to all those who contributed in many ways to the

success of this study and made it an unforgettable experience for me.

To our Almighty God who is always there when I am in need. Thank you

for guiding me and giving me strength in everyday life. Thank you for always

looking out for me and being there with me. Thank you for making all of these

possible happened and end it with a good outcome.

And to the thesis committee, thank you for the comments and questions

you shared that is beneficial in the completion of this study.

To all of my very diligent professors, instructors and also our dean, I also

dedicate this to all of you, for you have shared your knowledge and effective

teachings to me.

And lastly, I dedicate this study to my beloved parents, who have been the

source of inspiration and gives me strength when I thought of giving up, who

continually provide their moral, emotional and financial support.

M.A.S.N

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 DEDICATION

First and foremost I would like to thank and praise God for giving me

wisdom, strength, and for guiding me throughout our research journey. I know

that I wouldn’t make it without His presence; all the glory belongs to the Him.

To my parents, I dedicate this study to both of you, thank you for being my

constant source of encouragement and motivation. Your unwavering support and

sacrifices made me where I am today; I appreciate your efforts always.

To our research adviser, Dr. Erwin O. Estrella, thank you so much for your

guidance, assistance, and willingness to help us for our study to have

progressed. I appreciate you fixing any errors we made in our study, I appreciate

your help, recommendations, and advices in order for us to have a good

research study.

To someone who have been one of my sources of encouragement, I also

dedicate this study to you for you have been always their through my research

journey.

And lastly, to my groupmates, thank you for your efforts, dedication and

passion to finish our study. We may had rush times, and many revisions that

happened, I appreciate you and I owe you all a lot.

M.L.O

DEDICATION

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 To my beloved parents, your love and encouragement have been a

constant source of motivation. I am grateful for the sacrifices you have made to

help me succeed.

To the love of my life, Arjie, who has become my source of strength and

emotional solace in my life, your love and support mean the world. In recognition

of the fact that my accomplishments are intertwined with yours, I wholeheartedly

dedicate this study to you, acknowledging that your victories are your victories as

well.

My heartfelt thanks also go to the members of the thesis committee for

their expertise and guidance. Your insights have challenged us to think critically

and have enhanced the quality of our research.

I want to thank our dean, Dr. Erwin S. Estrella, for all the assistance and

advice you provided. I can't thank you enough for helping us through the

difficulties of academic life and research.

Lastly, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to our Almighty God, whose

unwavering presence and divine strength sustained me throughout this journey. I

acknowledge that it is through his plans and guidance that I have attained this

sweet victory.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 TITLE PAGE i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ii

DEDICATION iii

APPROVAL SHEET iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES vi

LIST OF FIGURES vii

Chapter

1 INTRODUCTION

Background of the study 1

Statement of the Problem

Research Hypotheses 6

Significance of the Study 6

Scope and Delimitations 8

Definition of Terms 9

2 RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature 13

Related Studies

25 Synthesis of the Related Literature and Studies

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Theoretical Framework 47

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 Conceptual Framework 48

Paradigm of the Study 50

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design 51

Respondents of the Study 52

Data Gathering Instrument 53

Data Gathering Procedure 54

Statistical Treatment of Data

55

BIBLIOGRAPHY 107

APPENDICES

A. Request Letter to the Regional Director 134

B. Request Letter to the Schools Division Superintendent 135

C. Request Letter to the School Principal 136

D. Letter to the Respondents 137

E. Questionnaire 138

F. Letter to the Validators of the Questionnaire 149

G. Evaluation Checklist for Content Validity of the Instrument 150

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 CURRICULUM VITAE 151

LIST OF TABLES

Table

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 LIST OF FIGURES

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1 Paradigm of the Study 50

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