TheBOOKSHELF

A bi-monthly bulletin of Aklatang Emilio AguinaldoDE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - DASMARIÑAS

August - September 2013 Vol. 27 | Issue 3-4

E-resources enhances Aklatan continuously enhances its electronic resources by acquiring more databases and e-books to be used by DLSU-D community starting this semester. The following are the recent additions to AEA e-resources collection:

1. Full-text access to 48 e-books titles from EBSCOHost and GALE in the areas of education, criminology, and accountancy. 2. Full-text access to 61 titles of Filipiniana materials from EBSCOHost. 3. 6 additional GALE databases from Cengage Learning. It includes: Academic OneFile covering physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, arts, theology, literature, and other subjects plus full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995; Business Insights: Global contains case studies, in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research, and comparative analysis of global economies, countries and industries; Computer Database featuring computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology; Cengage PowerPack are subsets of materials found in the Academic OneFile; National Geographic Virtual Library supports a range of scholarly research needs in the areas of science, history, technology, the environment, cultures, and more; and Student Resources In Context reference sources ideal for those seeking contextual information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events. 4. Full-text access to Philippine – e journals from C & E publishing.

We also renewed our subscription to Lex Libris databases on Philippine laws and jurisprudence. These databases compiles Philippine statutes, laws, presidential issuances, administrative issuances, treaties, and international agreements including recently enacted laws as well as complete text of Supreme Court decisions since 1901, case syllabi, and synopses.

For information and access about recently acquired e-resources, please consult AEA Website at http://www.dlsud.edu.ph/library.

The BOOKSHELF

is a bi-monthly publication ofAklatang Emilio Aguinaldo

De La Salle University-DasmariñasCity of Dasmariñas, 4115 Cavite

sonia gementiza.EDITORsmgementiza@dlsud.edu.ph

mary ann jimenez-salvador.rey peñalba.WRITERSmqjimenez@dlsud.edu.ph & rvpeñalba@dlsud.edu.ph

eson duque.IMAGING & LAYOUTjdduque@dlsud.edu.ph

mary ann estudillo & benjamin montallana.CONTRIBUTORS

tess poblete.OFFICE & CIRCULATION MANAGERttpoblete@dlsud.edu.ph

joebert de paz.PHOTOGRAPHERjadepaz@dlsud.edu.ph

marketing communications offi ce. FINAL EDITING

844-7832/844-9116 direct Manila line(046) 416-4470 direct Dasmariñas line

(046) 416-4531/416-4533 local 3060/3168/3171http://www.dlsud.edu.ph/library

Librarians join PAARL ruby anniversary

Lakbay Maria

Airwaves Research tackles language, culture, and media collection

Library Wisdom

Donations

Birthday Celebrators

Stats-To-Go...

Faculty and Staff in Action

Library Visitors

Featured Book of the Month

Section Updates

Library Exhibits

Readers’ Corner

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News BriefsLibrarians join PAARL ruby anniversary Librarians headed by AEA Director Sonia Gementiza together with Arlene Manzo, Mary Ann Estudillo, Mae Lyn Baron, Joebert De Paz, and Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador took part in the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians (PAARL) Inc. 40th founding anniversary held at Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Sta. Cruz, Manila on Sept. 27. The grand celebration which symbolizes by rubies recognized the pillars of the organization who in one way or another passionately served the PAARL and contributed a lot in the development of academic librarianship in the Philippines. They were: Annabelle Acedera, director of Libraries, Xavier University; Fe Angela Verzosa, retired archivist, De La Salle University; Corazon Nera, director of Libraries, Lyceum of the Philippines University and outgoing Chair, Board for Librarians; Marilou Tadlip, library director, University of San Carlos; and Erlinda Flores, former librarian and professor, College of Education-University of Sto. Tomas. Keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Vernon Totanes, director of Ateneo De Manila Rizal Libraries while Chair Nera gave a response in behalf of the awardees. The welcome remarks was provided by its President Sonny Manalo, chief librarian, Technological Institute of the Philippines – Quezon City library. To add spice to the occasion, the organizing committee showed video presentation, give-away limited edition wrist watch, drawn raffl e tickets and prepared sumptuous Chinese cuisine for lunch to all participants. True to the color and essence of the celebration, PAARL through the years has always been concerned in the development of academic libraries and librarianship with its members as the core of its service. And just like ruby gemstones, it will continue to ignite its eternal inner fl ame through continuous improvement of its programs and services in the years to come. Kudos to organizing committee headed by Prof. Salvacion Arlante, former university librarian, University of the Philippines with AEA’s very own Dr. Gementiza and De Paz as one of its members and contributors to the success of the event. Long live PAARL!

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Donations The Library would like to thank Dr. Isagani Cruz for adding 136 titles/143 volumes of books, 4 titles/6 volumes of journal publications, 3 titles/volumes of magazines and 3 conference proceedings to his special library collection. The Philippine Institute for Development Studies also sent additional materials to PIDS corner.

AEA also extended its gratefulness to the following donors:

Ateneo de Manila University, 2 issues of Philippine studies Br. Augustine Boquer FSC, 4 titles of magazines, 4 titles of newsletters, 3 titles of newspapers, 1 handbook, 1 journal and 2 titles of foreign booksCollege of Education Graduate Studies, 2 titles/5 volumes, books College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2 titles/10 volumes, magazines De La Salle University – MCO, 2 copies of newslettersDe La Salle University-Dasmariñas – MCO, 3 newslettersDeutschland, 1 magazineHong Kong Lasallian Family Bulletin, 1 newsletter

Mindanao State University, 1 issue of Mindanao ForumNanzan University, 1 prospectus Oca, Marissa, 12 titles/volumes books, 1 brochure, 2 DVDsPareja, Marlon, 6 brochures; 1 newspaper Planters Development Bank, 3 issues of SME Robles, Rosalinda, 1 scientifi c journal Ramos, Myrna, 14 titles/volumes, books; 2 VCT, 1 CD ROM and 1 audio CDUniversity of Sto. Tomas, 1 issues of Ad Veritatem UST Miguel de Benavides Library, 1 newsletter, 2 Ad Veritatem; Villamater, Augusta Rosario, 3 journals

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News Briefs

Lakbay Maria. The AEA welcomes Virgin Mary’s visitation to the library on Sept. 9. On the second day, a Holy Mass celebration in an informal setting was held at AEA lobby. Presided by Fr. Mark Reyes, the celebration is part of the visitation of the replica of the Virgin Mary in each department/offi ce to remind the community of her important role as God’s mother and her capacity to intercede in our prayers and petitions to our Lord Jesus Christ. The Mass was organized by the Campus Ministry Offi ce and sponsored by the AEA, Cavite Studies Center, President’s Offi ce, Presidential Management Offi ce, and Quality Assurance Offi ce.

Library Wisdom“To limit the press is to insult a nation; to

prohibit reading of certain books is to declare the inhabitants to be either fools or slaves.”

Claude Adrien Helvetius

Airwaves Research tackles language, culture, and media collection For the months of August and September, Airwaves Research hosts made the academic community proud of their heritage through hearty discussion of Philippine languages and culture. For episode 4, they invited May Mojica, chair, Kagawaran ng Filipino at Panitikan to talk about Filipino languages and their festivities in celebration of the Linggo ng Wika. Episode 5 featured live poetry reading by a Filipino professor Heidi Sarno and discussion on things we should be proud of as a Filipino. Pinoy food was the topic for episode 6. The discussion focused on folk beliefs and practices and known personalities such as food critic, chef and a blogger. Episode 7 honored the Blessed Virgin Mary while Episode 8 introduced the collection and services of Educational

Media Services with Joebert De Paz as live guest.

Birthday CelebratorsEden Fabella

August 7Socorro Espineli

September 14Mary Ann Estudillo

September 26

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Stats-To-Go... For the combined months of August and September, the Aklatan entertained approximately 1,665 students per day. The results of our library statistics for the said months are as follows:

Kudos to the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA)! The undergraduate students of CBAA remain as the top library users. Still, in 2nd rank the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) with 17,216 users. Here is the complete fi gure. Hats off to the College of Education-Graduate Studies (COE-GS)! The COE-GS, likewise, stays as the top library users of graduate program followed by College of Liberal Arts and Communication-Graduate Studies (CLAC-GS) with 229 users and College of Science and Computer Studies-Graduate Studies (CSCS-GS) with 132 users respectively.

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Around 43,965 students borrowed books for the past two consecutive months. For undergraduate programs, the College of Education (COEd) remains the top rank borrower. And still, in 2nd and 3rd rank, the College of Liberal Arts and Communication (CLAC) and College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE). Meanwhile, in graduate programs, the College of Liberal Arts and Communication-Graduate Studies (CLAC-GS) beats the College of Criminal Justice Education-Graduate Studies (CCJE-GS) as the top borrower. The latter was dropped to rank 4. The College of Education-Graduate Studies (COEd-GS) remains in the 2nd rank. The College of Science and Computer Studies-Graduate Studies (CSCS-GS) is currently holds the 3rd rank.

With regards to the usage of Electronic Resource Services, a total of 33,378 availed of its services for August and September. Usage of e-resources also growing with EBSCOhost as the topmost visited database with 199,623 searches/58,525 sessions. Next in rank was Gale Virtual Reference Library with 41,641 searches/19,024 sessions and ProQuest Database with 1,923 searches/771 sessions. ERS also provided 30 full-text articles to online requesters from the CLAC, CEAT and COEd-GS.

I. Undergraduate Students II. Graduate Students

I. Monthly Data on ERS Users (August-September 2013) II. Monthly Data on Online Databases (August-September 2013)

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Faculty and Staff in Action Library Associate Rufi no Panis actively participated in the training workshop organized by the General Services Offi ce on climate change analysis for DLSU-D’s disaster risk reduction and management program on Aug. 5 and 6 at the Events Center. The workshop was facilitated by Marlon Pareja, Cherry Cuevas, Lilian Dela Vega, Joseph Dinglasan, Dr. Evangeline Ruga, and Eduardo Rubi II. The workshop informed the participants of various issues, challenges, and mitigation on combating climate change. Likewise, it armed them knowledge and skills on managing disaster. Panis is AEA representative to the University’s Disaster Management Group along with Library Associate Alfredo Vinoya.

*** On Aug. 8, Reference Librarian Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador along with other members of the community attended the 2013 General Assembly of Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions at PHINMA Training Center, Tagaytay City. The GA was presided by its newly elected President Br. Kenneth Martinez FSC of De La Salle –Lipa. A series of lecture on leadership in a changing education environment by prominent university presidents such as Alfredo Pascual of University of the Philippines, Rosario Lapus of Miriam College, and Dr. Vicente Fabella of Jose Rizal University highlighted the event.

*** Library Associates Antonia Derain, Cristina Nera, and Felix Sarreal, Jr. assisted the Quality Assurance Offi ce by ushering the accreditors of PAASCU during their visit on Aug. 16-17 for the evaluation of the graduate studies programs of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy and College of Education. The AEA also helped in preparing the exhibits particularly in the area of the Library.

*** Director Sonia Gementiza served as resource person in the Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc. forum on Resource Description Access (RDA) for School Libraries which was held at the Ateneo

de Manila University-Rizal Library, Quezon City on Aug. 30.***

On Sept. 2, Victorino Loyola, Jr. underwent Module 6: Community and Association. Organized by the University Lasallian Family Offi ce, the Lasallian Family Seminar was held at Alumni Multipurpose Hall.

*** Selected AEA personnel attended the PAG-IBIG orientation on benefi ts and programs that members can be availed of at the Home Development Mutual Fund on Sept. 5 at Severino de las Alas Auditorium. The activity was organized by the Training and Development Unit of Human Resource Management Offi ce.

To have a better understanding in managing electronic resources collection as proposed by the International Federation of Library Associations and to be aware on draft proposed standard requirements for academic libraries common to all programs by Commission on Higher Education, librarians Mae Lyn Baron, Sharon Samaniego and Mary Ann Estudillo attended the 4th Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. Marina G. Dayrit lecture series on Sept. 11 at Meeting Room 4, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The lecture was delivered by Xenia Romero, librarian of the Commission on Higher Education. Dr. Sonia Gementiza accompanied the AEA librarians. She also served as member of the secretariat.

*** Librarian Sharon Samaniego enhanced further her knowledge on handling electronic resources by attending the forum organized by the CE Logic on Sept. 12 at Function Room 4, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. The forum was facilitated by Prof. Salvacion Arlante who discussed the many benefi ts of electronic resources as well as the impact of digitization of materials as experienced by the University of the Philippines – Diliman. Cengage Learning Asia and McGraw-Hill Education took their opportunity in the event by conducting product presentation.

*** The University Library Development Committee members and representative had book selection and acquisition at the Manila International Bookfair held at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City on Sept. 11-15. The group was accompanied by Director Gementiza, Acquisition Librarian Arlene Manzo, and Library Associate Felix Sarreal, Jr.

*** Archives personnel Mary Ann Estudillo and Raquel Tined reminisced the Philippine-Spanish colonial history by listening to the lecture presented in the seminar organized by the Cavite Studies Center on Sept. 13 at Tanghalang Julian Felipe. Topics covered include: records during the Spanish period by Estrella Domingo, chief archivist, National Archives of the Philippines; colonial painting by Dr. Patrick Flores, curator, Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines-Diliman; culture and environment by Marlon Pareja, director, Environmental Resource Management Center, DLSU-D; and recollect legacy of Cavite province in 1616-1898 by Dr. Lino L. Dizon, writer-in-residence, Cavite Studies Center. Supported by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, this one day seminar is in line with the 500th Anniversary of Spanish Presence in the Pacifi c “Dia De la Amistad España – Filipinas” Friendship Day (Philippines-Spain).

*** The Kabalikat ng DLSU-D had special meeting of its members at Severino de las Alas Auditorium on Sept. 25. Library support staff attended the said meeting.

*** Librarians Mary Ann Estudillo and Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador refreshed their knowledge on Philippine heritage conservation through a lecture delivered by noted heritage conservator-architects Augusto Villalon, Melvin Patawaran, and Joy Mananghaya. Held at Severino de las Alas Auditorium, this event was organized by Museo De La Salle in partnership with the UNESCO International Council for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Philippines for architecture and tourism students.

Library Visitors:New Era National High School,

Dasmariñas City, Cavite

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Featured Book of the MonthLewis, Barbara-Ann Gamboa. Barefoot in fi re: a World War II childhood. Manila: Tahanan Books for Young Readers, c2005.

IRC 7604

The story is told amidst the World War II years in Manila with soldiers from America and Japan fi ghting for their vested interests in the Pacifi c. Though the author did not focus on the atrocities of the war, its effects are evident in the story. With confusion, famine, and violence committed on several people supporters of either side, the loser remain still were the Filipinos. But events in the story rarely discussed the horrors of battles, instead Barbara-Ann relates childhood experiences full of love, adventure, nature, confusion, and learning. She did not forget all those instances when her family lived in poverty, hunger, and stressed. The author wrote the stories when she was already mature yet her vivid memory of all situations circulating within her family, immediate locale and their surroundings were those from a point of view of an innocent child! It is amazing to note of the author’s undiluted feelings and thoughts still preserved after those years she still managed to put all of these memories into writings like: defi ance to the Japanese order of bowing to them as a sign of respect and submission; punishment from Ms. Behenna for untying the knitting thread and used it for her kite; playing violin as requested by the Japanese offi cer; night walks with her father who fed all the necessary information on the Japanese camp as documentation for the guerillas; her act of pouring out the wine down their sink, because of her trauma when her father got drunk etc.. Aside from the photographic memory of the author, Barbara exudes certain strength of character which is a rare trait of children of her age. She chose her name; she moved to have a room of her own; she foiled and blocked the rooster thief alone, and played with her own makeshift airplane. The author’s parents displayed their unconventional way of rearing their children and instilled among them independence, rationalize and honesty. The family’s distinct behavior may have puzzled if not shocked their immediate neighborhood. Who would not be? With the constant debates by husband and wife, the absence of a Deity of whom, everybody in the family can turn away from everyone in trying times; children assigned lessons to study on their own without parent’s intervention, and a sight of a pet chicken roaming around the house like a domestic cat! The Endnote summarizes the life of the entire characters, their achievements, their individual families, and their deaths.” Barefoot in Fire” is a tale of hope and strength of the human spirit because despite of all the pains, sufferings and trials felt raw as they are by the characters, each one is “bloodied but unbowed”. The reviewer sees the title as the author’s way of conveying her personal struggle to emerge victorious over all odds in her life; that she treads in the fi re, with no protective shield. She felt the pain, felt almost crippled by the wound yet continued her journey to live almost unaffected, armed by what she had learned when she was a child:”she lived with security; she learned to have faith in herself and those about her”. [Angelo Pio]

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Section Updates The Archives and Special Collection Unit highly recommends the following newest theses and dissertations from the College of Education, Graduate Studies Program major in Educational Management:

Gonzales, M. (2013). An Assessment of physical plant and facilities of selected public and private secondary schools in the National Capital Region : basis for a proposed facility management program. Unpublished dissertation, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas, Cavite. College of Education Graduate Studies.

D ED MNGT 088 2013

This research study with descriptive-evaluative-correlational designs was conducted to assess the physical plant and facilities of selected public and private secondary schools in the National Capital Region. The framework of this study was anchored from Abbott V. Burke (2000) model of reform which focused the attention of state policymakers on improving the schools in terms of their budget for the facilities. The researcher gathered data through survey questionnaire, school visit, and observation. One-on-one interview with the administrators and focused group discussion with other key informants were utilized to validate the data gathered. The data gathered were analyzed using frequency count, mean and One-way ANOVA for comparison of data such as the difference between the type of school, student population, years in operation and the extent of compliance of public and private secondary schools with DepEd’s standards on physical plant and facilities in terms of site, school building, equipment and furniture and textbooks and other instructional materials; and the extent of management practices in terms of planning, budget allocation and maintenance when the respondents are grouped according to type of school, student population and years in operation; and Pearson for the relationship between the academic performance of students and the extent of compliance with DepEd’s standards on physical plant and facilities; and the academic performance and extent of management practices with regard to their physical plant and facilities. The study revealed and concluded that textbooks and other instructional materials as well as budget allocation for management practices needed great attention for improvement. Academic performance was affected by the extent of compliance with DepEd’s standards on physical plant and facilities in terms of site and textbooks and other instructional materials as well as the extent of management practices in terms of planning and budget allocation. There is also a need to have a facility management program in order to maintain the equipment and facilities even without the trained physical plant and facilities maintenance and operations staff. The study recommends the Department of Education to give extra attention to the supply of textbooks and other instructional materials considering the critical evaluation of content. DepEd should regularly organize training and workshop for prospective or assigned school physical plant coordinator across the country. Schoolheads must allocate budget for this and allow the coordinator to attend to gain additional knowledge on the assigned responsibility. School owners and administrators should make intervention to increase parents’ participation not only in planning for school physical plant and facilities but to all school activities. Obtaining feedback through evaluation survey should also be done to know the defi ciency needs. The suggested strategies in the Facility Management Program could be modifi ed according to the schools’ set up and be included in the schools’ line up of activities for the whole academic year to increase the level of awareness in maintaining the physical plant and facilities.

Hubilla, J. (2013). Evaluation of the management operations of Saint Francis Schools System towards the development of a school improvement plan. Unpublished dissertation, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas, Cavite. College of Education Graduate Studies.

D ED MNGT 090 2013

This study evaluated the management operations of Saint Francis Institute, Learning and Business High School Inc. (SFILBHSI), tagged in this research as Saint Francis Schools System. Based on the results, a school development plan was designed for its improvement. This paper used descriptive-evaluative research method with the application of Daniel Stuffl ebeam’s CIPP evaluation model. Self-made questionnaires, unstructured interviews which were conducted by an outside interviewer, documentary analysis, and personal observations were utilized in gathering the data. The data came primarily from eight (8) SFILBHSI schools situated in the municipalities of Bacoor and Imus, in the province of Cavite. The stakeholders which served as the respondents included its administrators, teachers, non-teaching staff, high school students, and their parents. The study revealed that the administrators, teachers, and nonteaching staff assessed the schools’ key

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areas as outstanding such as the VMGO, instruction, supervision and administration, student, and community outreach services; while very satisfactory for support and auxiliary, research and development, and linkage management. On the other hand, the students and their parents assessed all the key areas as very satisfactory with the exception of the support and auxiliary which was assessed as satisfactory. Moreover, other school components such as its fi nancial status, curriculum, and physical plant and facilities were observed and assessed as adequate. With this, the study, thereby, recommends that its results should be disseminated to the founders/owners of SFILBHSI for them to respond and address the schools’ issues and concerns. In addition, continuous monitoring should be conducted on the key areas which were identifi ed as outstanding to sustain and maintain the good service it provides to the stakeholders, while those which were assessed as satisfactory must be prioritized and given adequate attention for students’ satisfaction. Moreover, the coaching and mentoring styles of teachers should be enhanced to improve students’ performance as they compete in academic contests held outside the school. Furthermore, review classes for nationwide assessments should also be extended. The reinforcement of students’ discipline and commitment should be adhered for the improvement of the school’s performance. With regard to the School Improvement Plan, it should be utilized by the management, school offi cials, and the owners in preparation for future evaluation or accreditation of the school. Once it is applied and implemented, it should be constantly monitored and supervised. On the other hand, a similar research study may be conducted in the future for further development of a plan as an output.

Colorado, J. (2013). Relationship of abstract reasoning ability and learning attitude to the academic performance in English, Science, and Mathematics of Grade 7 students in special science classes (SSC) in selected Public Secondary Schools in Cavite. Unpublished master’s thesis, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas, Cavite. College of Education Graduate Studies.

MT ED MNGT 274 2013

This study was conducted to examine the relationship of abstract reasoning ability and learning attitude to academic performance in English, Science, and Mathematics of the Grade 7 SSC students in selected public secondary schools in the Division of Cavite. Specifi cally, the study determined the abstract reasoning ability, learning attitude, and academic performance in English, Science and Mathematics of the Grade 7 SSC students, determined the relationship between: (a) abstract reasoning ability and academic performance in English, Science and Mathematics of the Grade 7 SSC students and (b) learning attitude and academic performance in English, Science and Mathematics of the Grade 7 SSC students, and proposed an action plan to enhance the abstract reasoning ability and learning attitude of the Grade 7 SSC students. The descriptive-correlational research design was utilized in this study. The participants in this study were 309 Grade 7 students enrolled in Special Science Classes from six public secondary schools in the Division of Cavite for school year 2012-2013. A survey instrument was used to measure the learning attitude of the Grade 7 SSC students while Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices Test was utilized to measure the abstract reasoning ability of the students. On the other hand, the grade point averages obtained by the Grade 7 SSC students in English, Science, and Mathematics at the end of the third grading period, SY 2012-2013 were used as basis in measuring the academic performance of the students. Findings revealed that Grade 7 SSC students from selected public secondary schools in the Division of Cavite generally had “defi nitely above average” abstract reasoning ability. Evidences suggested that the Grade 7 SSC students had “positive” learning attitude in English, Science and Mathematics indicating that the students were highly motivated and had positive disposition to learn English, Science, and Mathematics. However, in the three subject areas the learning attitude in English had the highest mean which demonstrated that Grade 7 SSC students were more motivated to learn the English subject. With regard to academic performance, the Grade 7 SSC students have an overall “good” performance in English, Science, and Mathematics. This means that these students had performed satisfactorily in these subjects which were indispensable in order for them to cope with the demands of SSC curriculum. There was a strong evidence to suggest that the abstract reasoning ability of Grade 7 SSC students was strongly associated with their academic performance in English, Science, and Mathematics. This indicated that the abstract reasoning ability of students had considerable impact to their performance in the said subjects. Thus, a high level of abstract reasoning ability promoted high level of performance in English, Science, and Mathematics, and vice versa. Finally, the learning attitudes in English and Mathematics of Grade 7 SSC students were positively associated to their academic performance in English, Science, and Mathematics. Students who have generally “positive” learning attitude in English and Mathematics also showed higher academic performance in their English, Science, and Mathematics subjects, and vice versa. Hence, it can be deduced that a positive attitude towards learning promotes students’ academic performance in English, Science, and Mathematics.

Section Updates

Alcaraz, M. (2013). Entrepreneurial intentions of fourth year high school students in selected national high schools in the City Schools Division of Dasmariñas: basis for curriculum interventions. Unpublished master’s thesis, De La Salle University- Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas, Cavite. College of Education Graduate Studies.

MT ED MNGT 273 2013

This study was undertaken to determine the entrepreneurial intentions of fourth year high school students in selected national high schools in the City Schools Division of Dasmariñas as basis for curriculum interventions. The descriptive-correlational research design was used in this study. The study covered fi ve national high schools in the City Schools Division of Dasmariñas comprising of a large school, two medium schools, and two small schools. The study’s respondents were fourth year high school students enrolled in the selected schools for SY 2012-2013. A survey instrument was utilized to gather data from the respondents. Findings revealed that students have a “positive” perception on the desirability of self-employment indicating favorable attraction to become an entrepreneur. Meanwhile, the respondents have a “somewhat positive/negative” perception on feasibility of self-employment. Moreover, a moderate relational support from family and teachers infl uences the fourth year high school students’ career choice. Likewise, the students’ entrepreneurial intention is further heightened by TLE curriculum and resources. In terms of students’ perceived self-effi cacy, the respondents believe that they only possess average abilities to successfully perform the various roles and tasks of entrepreneurship. Test statistics further reveals that student’s entrepreneurial attitudes, relational support from family and teachers, perceived educational support through TLE, and perceived entrepreneurial self-effi cacy are strongly and positively related to their entrepreneurial intentions. Those students who have favorable attitudes of being entrepreneurs tend to show a higher intention to be involved in entrepreneurship. Likewise, students who received more entrepreneurial support from family and teachers tend to show higher intention to become entrepreneurs. In addition, the educational support through TLE positively infl uenced students’ perceptions of self-employment and hence, entrepreneurial intentions. Finally, fi ndings reveal that the students’ intention to create a new business is strongest when they have a high perception of their own entrepreneurial abilities or self-effi cacy.

Nuestra Señora De La Soledad De Porta Vaga Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day sa pangunguna ng Cavite Studies Center kasama ang Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo, Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Naic, Cavite at Confradia de la Virgen de la Soledad de Porta Vaga, Inc. ay binuksan ang eksibisyong “Reina de Cavite: de Nuestra Senora dela Soledad de Porta Vaga noong ikalabing-isa ng Setyembre 2013 sa AEA Gallery. Sinasabing pinakamatandang larawan ng Mahal na Birhen sa Pilipinas na tinawag ding REINA DE CAVITE at LUZ DE FILIPINAS, ang Birheng Porta Vaga ay siya ring naging sakdalan ng mga Kabitenyo sa mahigit na tatlong siglo. Nagsimula ang lahat, daang taon na ang nakararaan nang isang gabing napakalakas na unos habang nagbabantay ang isang sundalong kastila sa pintuan ng Porta Vaga, isang nakakasilaw na liwanag ang kanyang nakita na nagmumula sa maalong karagatan ng Cañacao. Nagulat at natakot sapagkat hinihinalang ito ay mga pirating Muslim, sumigaw ang sundalo ng “Alto! Alto! (Hinto!)”. Habang papalapit ang liwanag sa kanyang kinatatayuan, isang kaakit-akit at malambing na tinig ang nagtanong kung bakit hindi niya nakikilala si Maria at sinabihan siyang Siya’y kanyang paraanin. Ang sundalo ay buong pitagan at pakumbabang nanikluhod sa harap ng Mahal na Birhen. Kinaumagahan ng gabing iyon, isang nakakuwadrong larawan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Soledad ang

natagpuan sa pampang ng dagat, sa lugar kung saan nagpakita ang Mahal na Ina. Si Maria ay inilalarawan bilang babaeng namimighati at nangungulila noong gabi ng unang Biyernes Santo. Siya ay nakadamit ng puti at itim, at nakaluhod habang pinagbubulay-bulayan ang paghihirap ng kanyang Anak. Nasa kanyang harapan ang koronang tinik at mga pako, na gamit sa pagpapahirap kay Kristo. Ang opisyal na replicang ito ay nasa pangagalaga ng Confradia de la Virgen de la Soledad de Porta Vaga, Inc. Ang pagbubukas ng eksibisyon ay pinangunahan ni Fr. Virgilio Saenz-Mendoza, kolektor at masugid na taga-hanga/tagapagtaguyod ng Birheng Porta Vaga na nagbigay din ng mensaheng tumalakay sa masusing kasaysayan at nang di na mabilang na mirakulo ng Birhen.

Math is Fun From Sept, 23-25, the AEA Gallery showcased the creative output of mathematics students. Dubbed “Mathematical Creativity and Ingenuity: A Daily Life Experience,” it featured manipulative and interactive games for recreational use, music videos, tutorials, brochures, math help websites, math sculptures, among others. This exhibit was sponsored by the College of Science and Computer Studies - Mathematics Department in cooperation with the AEA.

Library Exhibits

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This section is dedicated to the AEA library clients/users (faculty members, students, staff, and administrators) who want to share their insights, reviews, or refl ections about books, movies, or online resources that they have read and viewed from the AEA collection. The section will serve as a platform for sharing views, both critical and frivolous, among library users. It also aims to inspire others to develop the habit of reading a good book and watching quality movie.

Rivera, C. C. (2003). Rizal: ang bayani at guro. Las Piñas, Metro Manila: M & L Licudine Enterprizes, c2003. DS 675.8.R5 .R558 2003

Para po sa akin, ang aklat na “Rizal: Ang Bayani” ay maganda. Hindi nakakasawang basahin ang kuwento ng ating mga bayani lalong lalo na ang tungkol sa ating pambansang bayaning si Gat Jose Rizal. Marami ang namamangha dahil sa kanyang angking katalinuhan na kanyang ginamit upang ipaglaban ang kalayaan ng mga Pilipino. Ang kanyang mga akda ay naging inspirasyon ng kanyang mga kababayan at nagpamulat ng kanilang kaisipan upang ipaglaban ang ating mga karapatan bilang tao at Filipino. Francisco Leo G. Basilan, HRM11

Alighieri, D. (1961). The Purgatorio. New York: A Mentor Book.

PQ 4315.3 .C481 1961

Basically, this is what Purgatorio tells every reader: All men have sinned and fell short of the Kingdom of God. After Dante and Virgil’s descent to hell, they are tasked to climb the Mount Purgatory. A mountain representing the sins man has committed but are still eligible to ascend to heaven after a process of purifi cation. Now, what I believe is that Dante is so fanatic about Catholic teaching or purgatory where the places presented by the Bible for the afterlife are only heaven and hell. Nonetheless, Dante told the story in very good detail that you will want to repent for your sins while reading the 14th century poetry. I consider this among the book of La Divina Comedia, the best read. April Jane Gonzales, PSY41

Romero, E. (1992). Noli Me Tangere. Pasay City: Cultural Center of the Philippines.

VCT 1061

The movie is very educational and it complement all the chapters of the book. The movie seems very interesting and all the star casts are highly commendable for delivering their roles seriously and professionally. I really love how they act and express their dialogue. Eddie Romero, the director is also commendable for giving life to Jose Rizal’s novel. Truly, the fi lm is awesome and memorable to watch and it really help me visualize and remember easily every chapter from the book. Mary Therese H. Alcantara, PSY11

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