Management Practices of Pre-College Research as Basis for a Policy Framework

Abstract

Analysis on how curriculum is managed provides a rich source of data for policy recommendations at the local, regional, national, and international level. This study excerpt focused on the management practices in the implementation of research subjects in the Philippines. Participated in by 1, 250 college students who are mostly graduates of the general academic strand from public high schools, female, and are academic awardees, this quantitative-survey study found baseline data that writing and defense as 2 complementary activities form part of research management practices implemented in the Philippines. However, findings revealed a consistent 2% of the sample population who do not participate in these practices implying some opportunities for improvement in
school-based research management. The researchers recommend various mechanisms to address this opportunity, viz, the adoption of both the START Approach and the 4-AA Model, and the establishment of a School-based Compendium for Student-led studies.