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ADMINISTRATORS’ AND TEACHERS’ LEADERSHIP SKILLS

AND PUPILS’ PERFORMANCE

A Thesis Proposal

Submitted to

The Faculty of the Graduate School

Saint Columban College

Pagadian City

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements for the Degree

Master of Arts in Education’

Major in Educational Management

By

NORA G. AGUSTERO

October 2013
Approval Sheet

[Only for Thesis 2 after the oral defense, when you are ready

to submit your final copy before binding. Get from the Graduate School]
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THESIS ABSTRACT

Family Name, First Name Middle Initial. (year of graduation). Title of Thesis Here in Italics.
Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City.

Start with the general statement of the problem or objective/s of the study. Identify
the research environment, research participants and timeline. Discuss the methods used
(research design, instruments, data analysis methods).

Present the summary of findings.

Include the conclusion/s.

Keywords: Include the keywords in the title, may include the indicators
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEDICATION
Table of Contents

Chapter 1 ........................................................................................................................................ 1
The Problem............................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 1
Perspective of the Researcher ............................................................................................ 1
Conceptual Framework ........................................................................................................ 2
Statement of the Problem .................................................................................................... 2
Hypotheses(sis for singular) ................................................................................................ 3
Scope and Limitations of the Study .................................................................................... 4
Significance of the Study...................................................................................................... 4
Definition of Terms ................................................................................................................ 5
Structure of the Thesis ......................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Review of Related Literature ................................................................................................... 6
Variable 1 ............................................................................................................................... 6
Variable 2 ............................................................................................................................... 6
Variable 3 ............................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Research Methodology ............................................................................................................ 8
Research Design ................................................................................................................... 8
Research Environment ......................................................................................................... 8
Research Subjects/ or Respondents.................................................................................. 8
Sampling Techniques ........................................................................................................... 9
Instrumentation ...................................................................................................................... 9
Data Gathering Techniques ................................................................................................. 9
Statistical Treatment ............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 4 ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data .............................................................. 11
Variable 1 ............................................................................................................................. 11
Variable 2 ............................................................................................................................. 13
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Variable 3 ............................................................................................................................. 13
Testing of the Hypotheses ................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 5 ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Summary of Findings, Conclusion/s and Recommendations........................................... 15
Summary of Findings .......................................................................................................... 15
Conclusion/s......................................................................................................................... 15
Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 15
Bibliography .................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................... 18
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix C ................................................................................................................................... 19
Curriculum Vitae .......................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 1

The Problem

Introduction

[This is the part of the thesis where you need to describe the situation/problem
which brings about the focus of your study. These are some of the ways of doing this:

1. Describe the phenomenon as it is happening globally (cite specific countries),


nationally, or in the local setting (source: newspapers or magazines, online
news).
2. Start with your observation of the local scenario, support that the
phenomenon is also true in the national setting, as well as in other countries
(source: newspapers or magazines, online news)
3. Start with a theory. Then challenge the validity of the theory by proving or
disproving the theory in a chosen environment (source: books, journal
articles).
4. Start with a quotation. Based on it, you relate the quotation to the current
problem. Be sure that the quotation is popular enough that it attracts interest
from the readers.

Discuss the solution variable (normally your independent variable.)

End the discussion by stating that the phenomenon inspires you (the writer) to focus on it
in a target environment (own locale).

Note:

a. Cite sources of all the descriptions of the situation/problem as without sources,


your discussion here are mere opinions.
b. Minimize conceptual discussion of the phenomenon as the appropriate place for
this is in Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature.]

Perspective of the Researcher

[Describe your personal data, educational background, career, position, station.


Arrange the sentences/paragraphs according to personal, educational, & career data.
One page is enough. One paragraph is too short.].

[This part justifies the focus of your study (ex. MAED in English/Filipino hence the
study is on language or literature, MAED in Educational Management hence the study is
on a particular topic on a specific management function [planning, organizing, leading,
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controlling], MAED in Science/Math hence the study is on the strategies in teaching


Science/Math or hard core science/math topics and its use in the teaching of
Science/Math)].

[This part may also tackle your theoretical perspective on research (whether your
leaning is more of positivism or interpretivism/constructivism or . This is important in the
doctoral dissertation as the theoretical perspective determines the research approach
(prove a theory or develop a theory), the research methods to be used, the type/s of data
to gather, the sources of data, and other considerations in doing research.]

Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework of the study in shown in Figure 1.

[Insert here the figure]

[Discuss the figure and the meaning of arrows that connect the figures.]

[If quantitative, then enumerate the variables and identify which one is the
independent variable/s and which one is/are the dependent variable/s. Also enumerate
the indicators or sub-variables of each of the independent and dependent variables. Cite
the source of these indicators. No source means these are mere opinions.].

[If qualitative, then discuss the concept/s in the figure and how these concepts are
taken in the study].

[Cite the theory where you anchor your study. Refer to your readings of related
literature.]

Statement of the Problem

[Restate the title. Identify the target research environment, research participants
and the timeline].

The study assesses the relationship of the administrators and teachers’ leadership

skills and pupils’ engagement. It focuses in Margosatubig District utilizing the elementary

schools administrators, teachers and Grade VI pupils as research participants. The study

will be conducted during the school year 2013-2014.


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[State the specific question about a variable/concept the enumerate the indicators]

Specifically, it aims to answer the following queries:

1. What is the level of administrators’ leadership skills [V1] in terms of the following

indicators:

1.1 a;

1.2 b;

1.3 c; and

1.4 d?

2. What is the level of teachers’ leadership skills [V2] in terms of the following
indicators:

2.1 a;

2.2 b;

2.3 c; and

2.4 d?

3. What is the level of students’ engagement [V3]?

4. Is there a significant relationship between [V1] and [V3]?

5. Is there a significant relationship between [V2] and [V3]?

6. Based on the findings, what action plan can be developed to enhance [V3]?

Hypotheses(sis for singular)

The following hypotheses shall be tested using the 0.05 level of significance:

1. There is a significant relationship between V1 and V3.

2. There is a significant relationship between V2 and V3.


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Scope and Limitations of the Study

[This part defines the parameters/boundaries of the study. Start with an


introductory statement iterating the variables/concepts as focus of the study. Then
enumerate the different parameters.]

Subject Matter. This study shall focus on V1, V2 and V3. [If there are indicators

for any of the variables, then enumerate here.]

Research Environment and Timeline.

Research Participants.

Research Design.

Research Methods.

Significance of the Study

[General statement on how your research will contribute to the body of knowledge.
Usually the desired output is the writer’s contribution to the body of knowledge, hence it is
presented here as the significance of the study].

[Identify the beneficiaries and how they can benefit from your study. Arrange them
according to who will benefit the most, not on their rank].

Administrators. The study will help the administrators to ….

Teachers. The study will provide teachers with …

Pupils. The study …

Other researchers. [Always included as the beneficiaries since your study might
provide other researchers with baseline information on related topics]
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Definition of Terms

The following terms will be used extensively in this study and shall be taken

according to the definition given below: [arrange alphabetically]

[Define your variables/sub-variables/indicators. For conceptual definition, cite the


source: author, year: page number. For operational definition, no source.]

Structure of the Thesis

The study will consist five chapters: Chapter 1 The Problem, Chapter 2 Review of

Related Literature, Chapter 3 Research Methodology, Chapter 4 Presentation, Analysis

and Interpretation of Data, and Chapter 5 Summary of Findings, Conclusions and

Recommendations.

Chapter 1 includes ….

Chapter 2 discusses …

Chapter 3 covers …

Chapter 4 …

Chapter 5 ….
Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature

[Introductory paragraph.] This chapter reviews the literature related to V1, V2 and

V3, which will provide bases for the interpretation of the data that shall be gathered later.

Variable 1

Definition/s of variable 1 (cite sources)

Enumeration of the indicators or sub-variables (cite sources). Define the indicators


(cite source)

Conceptual or empirical discussion of Variable 1 and its indicators.

(1) Conceptual discussion can focus on the THEORIES relevant to the variable.
Consult books as these may help.
(2) Empirical discussions are taken from the findings/conclusions of related
studies. Here discussion can already tackle the relationship of V1 to V2 or
V3. Research articles from peer reviewed journals are the best sources to
consult.
(3) (ALWAYS cite sources. REMEMBER YOUR OPINION DOES NOT COUNT
yet.)

Variable 2

[Same as V1]

Variable 3

[Same as V1]

[Concluding paragraph where the gaps in the related literature are identified hence
the current study]
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Based on the review of related literature, it has been found that there is a dearth

of materials related to the relationships of the three variables. Hence, this study is

proposed to focus on the relationships of variables 1 and 2 to variable 3 in the District of

Kumalarang, Zamboangadel Sur.


Chapter 3

Research Methods

[Introductory paragraph]. This chapter presents the research methodology of the

study. It includes discussion on the research design and research methods covering the

research environment, research subjects, sampling techniques, instrumentation, data

gathering techniques, and statistical treatment.

Research Design

[Identify and define the research design to be used. Cite its weakness as a design
but highlight its strength. Cite source. Use research books as sources. Avoid using
previous theses as sources for the definition, advantages and disadvantages of research
design. The thesis is meant to present the findings of a study, not as an authority in
research methodology. Ensure that the source is published recently, or not later than
2010.]

Research Environment

[Describe the target locale of the study. If a municipality/district/school, then


include information on the locale that is relevant to the topic. May include vicinity map.]

Research Participants

[Describe the target research participants. Present in Table 1].


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Table 1 The Research Participants

No Schools Administrator Teachers Grade 7 Students

. s

N N n N N

1 Tambulig NHS 1 20 14 300 30

2 Upper Tiparak NHS 1 12 8 100 10

3 Sumalig NHS 1 10 7 60 6

Total 4 42 29 460 46

Sampling Techniques

[Define the sampling technique used. Cite source/s. Describe how actual
research participants will be chosen.]

Instruments

[Describe what instrument/s will be used to measure the variables. If adopted or


adapted from a source, acknowledge the source/s. If self-made, then describe how the
instruments are validated. If questionnaire, explain who will answer each and how it can
be filled out. Discuss the hypothetical mean ranges and describe how these can be
interpreted. If interview guide, then describe in what language it will be used. Mention if
it will be translated to vernacular. Ensure that the instruments can answer the specific
questions asked in the statement of the problem.]

[Attach the instruments at the appendices.]

Data Gathering Techniques

Explain how the researcher will gather the data. Start by stating that permission
to conduct the study will be sought from proper authorities (School President or Schools
Division Superintendent).

Statistical Treatment [for quantitative studies]

[Describe the types of data gathered and how these will be treated statistically.
Identify the tests to be conducted. (e.g. t-test, ANOVA or analysis of variance for testing
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significant differences or multiple regression or Pearson ”r” for testing significant


relationship.)

Data Analysis [for qualitative studies]

[Describe what types of data are gathered and how these will be analysed].

Ethical Considerations in Research

[Describe how ethics in research will be ensured. Enumerate the considerations


and what measures are applied to ensure the observance of ethics].
Chapter 4

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

This chapter presents, analyses and interprets the data on Variable 1, Variable 2

and Variable 3. The components of Variable 1 are: component 1, component 2 and

component 3. The indicators for volume 2 are Indicator 1, indicator 2 and indicator 3.

Variable 3 consists of indicator a, indicator b, and indicator c.

Variable 1

This study includes the following indicators of variable 1: indicator 1, indicator 2

and indicator 3. Tables 2 to 5 present the data on Variable 1.

[Present first the overall weighted mean. Second, the item with highest weighted
mean. Third, the item with lowest weighted mean.]

Indicator 1. Table 2 presents the data on indicator 1. As shown, the overall

weighted mean of indicator 1 is 3.5, interpreted as Very Good. The table also presents

that Item No. 4 etc etc etc got the highest weighted mean of 3.8, interpreted as very good.

Item No. 1 The teacher is etc etc etc posted the lowest weighted mean of 2.6, interpreted

as Good.

(Interpret the data (why are they so? Why highest, why lowest)

(Support with literature. Highlight how your data are similar or different from the
findings of related literature. Why is it so?)

ex. The results indicated that etc. etc. etc. The results find support from Agustero (2013),

etc. etc etc. However, Lim (2013: p.12) argued that “etc., etc., etc., etc”.
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Table 2 Indicator 1

Items Weighted Interpretation

Mean

1 The teachers is etc etc etc 2.60 Skilled

2 3.25 Skilled

3 3.27 Highly Skilled

4 3.80 Highly Skilled

5 1.78 Not Skilled

Overall Mean Response 2.94 Skilled


Hypothetical Mean Range: 1.00-1.75 Highly Not Skilled
1.76 – 2.5 Not Skilled
2.51 – 3.25 Skilled
3.26 – 4.00 Highly Skilled

[The interpretation of the hypothetical mean must align with the question asked in the
statement of the problem. e.g. Q1 level of skills hence interpreted as highly skilled, skilled,
not skilled, highly not skilled].

Indicator 2. The data on Indicator 2 are presented in Table 3. As shown, the

overall weighted mean of Indicator 2 is 3.26, interpreted Very Good. The table also

presents that Item No. 4 etc etc etc got the highest weighted mean of 3.8, interpreted as

very good. Item No. 3 The teacher is etc etc etc posted the lowest weighted mean of 2.5,

interpreted as Fair.

(Present first the overall weighted mean. Second, the item with highest weighted
mean. Third, the item with lowest weighted mean.)

(Interpret the data (why are they so? Why highest, why lowest)

(Support with literature. Highlight how your data are similar or different from the
findings of related literature. Why is it so?)

ex. According to Agustero (2013), etc. etc etc. Anghad (2013) supported this contention

by saying “etc etc, etc etc”.


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Summary Data on Variable 1. Table 5 shows the summary of data on V1

Indicators Overall Interpretation


Weighted
Mean
1 Indicator 1
2 Indicator 2
3 Indicator 3
Overall Mean Response
Hypothetical Mean Range: 1.00-1.75 Highly Not Skilled
1.76 – 2.5 Not Skilled
2.51 – 3.25 Skilled
3.26 – 4.00 Highly Skilled

Variable 2

(Same as variable 1)

Variable 3

(Same as variable 2)

Testing of the Hypotheses

The following hypotheses were tested using the 0.05 level of significance.

There is a significant difference between Group 1 and Group 2 in terms of …..


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Action Plan

Based on the findings, an action plan was developed to enhance V3 (cf. Appendix

5). (Discuss the action plan).


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Chapter 5

Summary of Findings, Conclusion/s and Recommendations

[Introductory paragraph stating the contents of the chapter.]

Summary of Findings

Introductory paragraph.

1. (Question 1)

Answer to Question 1

2. (Question 2)

Answer to Question 2

3. And so on

Conclusion/s

(Refer to your general statement of the problem) Make a general statement

relevant to the purpose of your study. Add statements on so what? (ex. Students’

engagement in online games affects their social behaviors and academic-related

behaviors. Then HEIs/Guidance Center should ….[still generic statements]. )

Recommendations

Based on the findings, the researcher endorses the following recommendations:


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1. (identify the target group/persons who will implement the recommendation,

then state the specific course of action.)

2. And so on…

3. C

4. C

5. C

6. c
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References
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Appendix A

[Permission to conduct the study]


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Appendix B

(Instrument A)
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Appendix C

Instrument B
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Curriculum Vitae

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