School children are taught to read and write, and balanced literacy is the framework we use to make sure this is as successful and productive as possible. The idea behind the concept is that all the students can be literate and begin to…

Modular learning is a form of distance learning that uses Self-Learning Modules (SLM) and is highly convenient for most typical Filipino students. It was also the most preferred learning system of the majority of parents/guardians for their children. The SLM is based on…

 A study of blended learning best practice, Mortera-Gutirrez defined blended learning as a learning environment that fosters both face-to-face instruction and digital methods of instruction (2006, p. 314). Under a blended learning model, in-person learning is “blended” with technology-based instruction to best meeting…

Teaching strategies are methods and techniques that a teacher will use to support their pupils or students through the learning process; a teacher will chose the teaching strategy most suitable to the topic being studied, the level of expertise of the learner, and…

Video games have been around for nearly 50 years. Recent scientific findings show that helpful and pro-social computer game content has great potential for enhancing the lives of children and adolescents, but exposure to antisocial and violent games increases the likelihood of a…

 National Reading Panel (NRP; 2000) conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing reading research that met high standards for quality. The NRP, similarly to the NRC, concluded that reading instruction should address the domains of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Effective classroom…

School violence and ineffective disciplinary practices have become perennial problems in public schools (Devine, 1996). School violence, (inclusive of disrespect for authority and school procedures) fighting, gang-like behaviors, and bringing weapons or drugs to school, are catalysts to disciplinary actions. Studies indicate that…