International Journal of Arts, Sciences and Education

An Inquiry into the Psychoanalytic Dimensions of Women Through the Lens of Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Dr. NERISSA M. REVILLA, Mr. MARVIN I. GOROSPE, B.A. Lit. — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study uniquely explores Charlotte Perkins Gilman's chilling short story, 'The Yellow Wallpaper,' through psychoanalysis's enlightening and intriguing lens, particularly the Freudian concepts of the Id, Ego, and Superego. It contends that the story vividly portrays the destructive effects of societal norms and imposed limitations on a woman's mental health. The analysis delves into the narrator's internal struggle, where the Id's yearning for freedom and self-expression, the Ego's battle for control, and the Superego's internalized societal pressures converge, leading to her descent into madness. The Yellow Wallpaper emerges as a potent symbol in this conflict, evolving from an initial source of aversion to a canvas for the Id's projections and a representation of the Superego's stifling constraints. Moreover, the thesis scrutinizes Gilman's use of the story to critique the 'rest cure,' a prevalent yet perilous medical practice of the Victorian era. By examining the narrator's deteriorating mental state under enforced confinement and isolation, the thesis underscores the perils of suppressing a woman's autonomy and the necessity of recognizing her emotional needs, making the audience feel the importance of this understanding.

Keywords: Emotions, Psychoanalysis, Mental Struggle, The Yellow Wallpaper, Victorian Era.

Self-Evaluation of Proficiency Levels by Alumni-Teachers based on Content Knowledge and Pedagogy

Ponelyn Karumathy — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study assesses the graduated Harris Memorial College (HMC) students' ability as early childhood teachers based on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). The research uses a quantitative and qualitative approach to look into the self-assessments of alumni in the domain of content knowledge and pedagogy. Quantitative findings indicated that all sub-domains under "Content Knowledge and Pedagogy" rated "Very Good," the highest proficiency being in teaching strategies for literacy and numeracy (mean: 4.27) and the lowest in understanding research-based teaching principles (mean: 3.77). The weighted mean of the domain was 4.09, which reflected high proficiency. Qualitative analysis of alumni interviews revealed six recurring themes as follows: appropriate and effective teaching strategies, engaging learners, creative use of resources and technology, adequate preparation, research-based principles, and lesson integration. "Appropriate and Effective Teaching Strategies" was the most frequently mentioned theme and supports the quantitatively found results, while the lower frequencies concerning research-based principles and lesson integration represent areas for future improvement. These results underscore an integration of good content with innovative pedagogies or teaching methods and resonate, therefore, with educational research and biblical teaching principles. Actionable insights based on these findings can offer further refinements for HMC's teacher education curriculum by enhancing graduates' competencies in early childhood education.

HISTOLOGICAL PROFILE OF THE SMALL INTESTINE OF SASSO CHICKEN FED DIETS WITH SUN-DRIED TARO PLANT

Quennie Berbano — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of incorporating the Sun-Dried Taro Plant (SDTP) into the histological profile of small intestine of Sasso chicken at a dietary level of 0%, 3%, 6, 9% and 12% respectively. The study was conducted at the ASC Agriculture Demonstration Farm and Laboratory at San Gregorio Luna, Apayao from September 16, 2023 to November 16, 2023. A total of one hundred fifty (150) two-week-old Sasso chicks were assigned in a Completely Randomized Design with three replications.

Based on the result of the study, the dietary supplementation of sun-dried taro plant revealed a trend of shortened villi in the duodenum and ileum with higher sun-dried taro plant (SDTP) levels, but only the ileum showed a statistically significant difference in crypt depth compared to the control. The result is in congruence to final body weight, gain in weight and FCR.

The inclusion of the sun-dried taro plant on the production performance of Sasso chicken shows no significant effect on the final body weight, total gain in weight, cumulative feed consumption, FCR and FCE.

The use of sun-dried taro plant is safe as feed ingredient, hence recommended. The taro plant can be included in the Sasso chicken diet without negative effect on their health performance. However, further research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of higher SDTP levels on chicken health and intestinal function.

Self-Evaluation of Alumni-Teachers’ Proficiency in Addressing Learner Diversity, Spiritual Maturity, and Christian Witness

Ponelyn Karumathy, Dr. Gervasis Karumathy — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study evaluates the competence of the teacher alumni in two key areas: Diversity of Learners and Spiritual Maturity and Christian Witness - in both of which the graduates were found to be prepared as early childhood educators. In this regard, the alumni scored "Very Good" in the Diversity of Learners with 4.01, with the following strength in differentiated instructions to learners’ gender, needs, strengths, and interests. Lower scores on the other hand were found if it should be on culturally responsive strategies as applied to indigenous learners. Interviews revealed the use of adaptive teaching methods, collaboration with parents, and adherence to Bruner's scaffolding theory, emphasizing the value of personalized approaches to meet diverse needs. In the Spiritual Maturity and Christian Witness category, alumni were according their highest overall rating (4.46), indicative of a very strong belief in the teaching of discipline through faith. They believe that living their lives in accordance with God’s Word and referencing biblical tales in their lessons are in agreement with the framework of Palmer, Stonehouse, and Horne. Coded responses indicate the modes of nurturing spiritual consciousness and promoting godly communion but there are still areas for improvement, such as inclusivity and personal growth in spirituality. The alumni possess a very high level of proficiency in handling the various learner needs while exemplifying also in Christian values. There is also the urgent need for continued professional development in culturally inclusive teaching and spiritual mentorship.

Phonological Analysis of Selected Town of Southwestern Leyte, Philippines

NORLYN BORONG — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to provide a phonological analysis of the suprasegmental phoneme in particular. In this work, phonological analysis was employed in a qualitative design. Participants' words, phrases, and sentences were analyzed to identify stress, pitch and intonation and juncture. The researcher gathered volunteers 65 years of age and older who were native to five communities in the Southwest region of Leyte. The researcher employed a wordlist, conducted interviews, and recorded word pronunciations using a recorder as tools. It was found that certain portions of Matalom had stress comparable to the city of Maasin City, Southern Leyte in the suprasegmental phoneme, and similarly, some areas of the town of Inopacan had similar to the stress of Cebu. The town of Bato, Hilongos and Hindang have the same stress. In terms of pitch and intonation, the suprasegmental phoneme in the barrio Agbanga, Sta. Fe, Cahagnaan at Tag-os have a different pitch and intonation compared to some barangays of Matalom. Only barangay Dawahon in the town of Bato has a distinct pitch and intonation. When speaking, Hilongos, Hindang, and Inopacan all use the same intonation. Furthermore, there is no modification or difference during the pause or juncture. In conclusion, there is diversity in stress and intonation but not in pause or juncture among the phonological qualities, particularly in the suprasegmental phoneme, according to stress, pitch and intonation and juncture in the five towns of Southwestern Leyte. The results shows that the individual can change his accent and speech pattern (pronunciation) to fit changing circumstances, geographical limitations, and needs. It was shown that there is a regional correlation between the phonological variance in stress, pitch and intonation found in the Southwestern language of Leyte. In the findings, the researcher recommended using the words gathered in phonology classes to help students understand the distinctive features of the Leyte language and, more importantly, to help conserve or preserve the native tongue.