Ms. Jovela I. Peñaojas, faculty researcher of Southern Luzon State Univeristy (SLSU) - College of Teacher Education (CTE) won the 1st Place in the Best Paper and 2nd Place in the Best Oral Presenter under Quality Education - Research Category at the 2024 International Multidisciplinary Research and Extension Advocacy Conference for Champions of Change (IMREACH), October 10 to 11.
Ms. Jovela’s paper titled “Mediating Effect of Experiential Learning on Efficacy Belief and Blended Teaching Readiness Among Pre-service Science Teachers” is co-authored with Dr. Brando C. Palomar of Philippine Normal University – Manila.
Their paper aimed to determine the quantitative and qualitative interrelationships among the teaching attributes of pre-service teachers. The result of the study is a significant input to consider for Teacher Education Institutions in curriculum planning and mapping.
IMREACH, a conference organized by the University of Rizal System, provides opportunities to widen prospects, strengthen partnerships, and gain knowledge through innovative and scaled-up initiatives for more empowered communities. This year’s conference aimed to highlight the importance of research and extension internalization, provide a platform on service learning, address global sustainability challenges, and promote multidisciplinary approaches in research and extension undertakings.