1. Research: A Powerful Tool for Quality Assurance
Diosdado M. San Antonio
DepEd CALABARZON

2. Systematic Inquiry Critical Inquiry Research
process of finding out, which is conducted not on a random or arbitrary basis, but in the light of some theoretical perspective.
Systematic Inquiry
perceptions, interpretations, explanations and conclusions are subject to questioning which challenges them both logically and ethically.
Critical Inquiry

3. Quality Assurance
a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met
determination of adequate technical requirement of inputs and outputs, (2) certification and rating of suppliers, (3) testing of procured material for its conformance to established quality, performance, safety, and reliability standards, (4) proper receipt, storage, and issue of material, (5) audit of the process quality, (6) evaluation of the process to establish required corrective response, and (7) audit of the final output for conformance to (a) technical (b) reliability, (c) maintainability, and (d) performance requirements.

4. Two Categories of Research Workers
To Understand
trying to describe, interpret or explain what is happening without inducing any change
giving a theoretical account which links with existing theoretical ideas
To Change
trying to induce some change which they see as beneficial
using systematic and critical enquiry in attempts to improve the practical situation

5. Promoting a Culture of Research
encouraging an active community of educational researchers;
promoting cooperation and discussion—with policy makers and practitioners, as well as national and international associations in education and related subject areas;
encouraging and supporting debate about the quality, purpose, content and methodologies of educational research;
developing and defending an independent research culture committed to open inquiry and the improvement of education;
Whitty, G. (2006). Education(al) research and education policy making: is conflict inevitable?, British Educational Research Journal Vol. 32, No. 2, April 2006, pp. 159–176

6. Features of high quality research:
clear questions (that address a need)
methods selected that are ‘fit for purpose’
methods executed properly e.g. reliability
use multiple sources of data (integration of quantitative & qualitative?)
multidisciplinary research needed for complex questions
Maximising research use in policy and practice in education
Judy Sebba Professor of Fostering and Education University of Oxford Department of Education

7. Another list of research quality indicators…
intellectual rigor,
accurate recording and honest reporting of results, and
integrity in recognizing the work of other researchers.
Research Information Network, UK (

8. DepEd’s Criteria for Research Quality
Excellence
relevant and researchable inquiry
Appropriate methods
Logical, coherent finding, supported by data
Integrity
No harm on participants
Informed consent
Honest and accurate data collection and analysis
Openness
More partners engaged
Multidisciplinary perspective encouraged
Truthful and timely dissemination of findings
DepEd Order No. 39, s. 2016
Adopting the Basic Education Research Agenda

9. Improving the future evidence base
Randomly controlled trials –
Interrogating large databases e.g. on educational outcomes & longer term employment, health etc
Longitudinal studies –
Mixed methods – to inform us of ‘what’ and ‘how’
Quality assurance, synthesis and scaling up of practitioner inquiry.
Maximising research use in policy and practice in education
Judy Sebba Professor of Fostering and Education University of Oxford Department of Education

10. Productive researchers ….
focus their investigations on relevant issues in their own disciplines
share their findings via conference presentations and publication in peer-reviewed journals
collaborate with others in studying common challenges and shared advocacies

11. Personal and professional benefits of being a researcher
In DepEd, research allows maximized scores in attempts for promotion
Plus factor for the research project
Points under innovation
Credit for speakership, if research is presented in conferences
Score for authorship, if research is published

12. Personal and professional benefits of being a researcher
In other spheres, academic or professional reputation is significantly enhanced
Only criteria for professional advancement that is earned without “stepping on others’ shoes”
Source of authentic satisfaction which no amount of money or material possession can match

13. Quality Assurance enables…
Evidence-based decision making
Collegial and collaborative practices
Stronger accountability systems
Alignment of efforts to VMGO
Better communication and higher morale

14. DepEd Research Agenda Conceptual Framework
DepEd Order No. 39, s. 2016
Adopting the Basic Education Research Agenda

15. Teaching & Learning
Instruction

16. Teaching & Learning
Curriculum

17. Teaching & Learning
Learners

18. Teaching & Learning
Assessment

19. Teaching & Learning
Learning Outcomes

20. Child Protection

21. Human Resource Development
Qualifications and Hiring

22. Human Resource Development
Qualifications and Hiring

23. Human Resource Development
Career Development

24. Human Resource Development
Employee Welfare

25. Governance
Planning

26. Governance
Finance

27. Governance
Program Management

28. Transparency & Accountability
Governance
Transparency & Accountability

29. Governance
Evaluation

30. DRRM

31. DRRM

32. DRRM

33. GAD and Inclusive Education

34. Curriculum Development Standards and Principles RA 10533, section 5
learner-centered, inclusive and developmentally appropriate;
relevant, responsive and research-based;
culture-sensitive;
contextualized and global;
uses pedagogical approaches that are constructivist, inquiry-based, reflective, collaborative and integrative (R2I2C);
adheres to the principles and framework of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education(MTB-MLE)
uses the spiral progression approach; and
flexible enough to enable and allow schools to localize, indigenize and enhance
production and development of locally produced teaching materials shall be encouraged

35. Thank you and Mabuhay!!!