St.

Paul University Philippines

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Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

Best practices of Farmers in Barangay Natappian

East, Solana, Cagayan

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A Mini- Thesis

Presented for the Faculty of

Graduate School

St. Paul University Philippines

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

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In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements in Developmental Economics for

Teachers

by

Jenalyn C. Mallillin

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Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . . . 4

METHODOLOGY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Research Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Participants of the Study. . . . . . . . . 5

Instrumentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Data Gathering Procedure. . . . . . . . . . 6

Data Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . 11

REFERENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CURRICULUM VITAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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INTRODUCTION

Take a walk or cycle to the countryside and you’ll

see that there are farmers working all day and every
day. They’ll be on those fields under the scorching sun
in summers and coldest evenings of winters.

Our species has been engaged in agriculture for

about 10,000 years, and methods have been modified to
suit human preferences and needs. Agriculture today,
for instance, is mostly focused on maximizing both
productivity and profit. This is due to the
agricultural industrialization of the 20th century,
which drastically altered agricultural activities and
the relationships between agriculture and our culture.
(Houghton, 1994)

This is because farm is their bread and butter.

They work hard to keep it in the best state and they
make that happen with sustainable farming practices.
Since the backbone of the economy is Agriculture we
must show importance to the efforts of the farmers in
our society.

Agriculture has been practiced by Filipinos since

ancient time. Practically speaking, it refers to the
process of producing crops that will feed the people
and help them survive. Agriculture does not pertain to
a single method alone; there are as well evolutions and
innovations that this method of food production has
undergo.

Agriculture is considered the backbone of the

Philippine economy because it employs about 40 percent
of Filipino workers. Unfortunately, it only contributes
an average of 20 percent to the Gross Domestic Product.

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For the longest time, government neglect of the sector

has worsened the poverty situation in rural areas. We
need to review our agriculture policies. The sector’s
development is critically important to improving our
food security. To our politicians, we say: Ignore
Filipino farmers at your own peril.

Organic farming makes use of the natural process of

food production – from proper soil preparation,
planting or sowing of crops, plant care management,
harvest and post-harvest management. Organic farmers
make do with natural fertilizers like manure, compost,
and residues instead of purchasing commercial
fertilizers.
Some benefits of organic farming include the
prevention of soil erosion which is usually caused by
the lack of nutrients in the soils, and empowering
farmers to come up with their own natural production
methods. On the other hand, some drawbacks raised by
critics involve food and water contamination, poor
quality of food, and even depletion of natural
resources.
Some strategies are being evaluated and conducted
to determine if this farming practice can offer the
farmers to produce more than what they need for
economic purposes.
With the advent of technology through continuous
research, there now exist the modern agriculture
practice. This type of agriculture greatly relies on
engineering and technology.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

In this study, the researcher aims to know, what
are the best practices of farmers in Natappian East,
Solana, Cagayan.

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Specifically, it seeks to answer the following

questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondent according to
the following

a. Age

b. Highest educational attaintment

C. Land area

c. Income generated using your best practice

2. What are the effective tools in taking care of

crops?
3. What are the alternative ways of the farmers to
sustain a good harvest if they lack materials in
planting?

METHODOLOGIES

RESEARCH DESIGN
This study is designed as a qualitative study that
aims to examine the best practices of farmers.
Qualitative research involves collecting and
analyzing non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or
audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or
experiences. It can be used to gather in-depth insights
into a problem or generate new ideas for research.
Qualitative research is commonly used in the humanities
and social sciences, in subjects such as anthropology,
sociology, education, health sciences, history, etc.

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The researcher gathered data by the used of

questionnaires that corresponds to the qualitative
design of the study. The goal of the research as well
as the procedure to answer the questionnaire was also
explained to the farmers.

PARTICIPANTS OF THE STUDY

The study covered 10 selected farmers of Natappian
East, Solana, Cagayan. This research focus the best
practices of farmers in providing high yield based on
their experience and practices. The respondents undergo
interview and series of questionnaire.
Result of this study will help the administrators as
well as the involved institution to determine the bet
practices that is best applicable in the farming
techniques.

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

A permission letter to the barangay Captain was
initially wrote explaining the goal of the research.
Upon approval, the researcher collected the data
To answer the first question, the researcher
conducted an interview asking a semi structured
question among the selected respondents using a
purposive sampling. The researcher asking question
about the background of the respondents.
Next, to answer the second question, the researcher
float series of questions to the respondents to collect
the neseccary data for further analysis of the study.
And to determined the best and effectice tools to have
a high yield of field.
Lastly, to answer the last question. The farmers
also ask through questionare to determined the
alternative ways to sustain the high yield despite of

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the lack of availability of the tools and machineries

in order to cope to the modern tools and equipment. It
can also help the other farmers and institution to
educate to the different alternative ways and technique
in sustaining high yields despite of the availability
of the materials.

FINDINGS

18). The successful implementation of digital technology into the curriculum relies
heavily on the readiness of the teacher (Singh & Chan, 2014). Hence, this study found in
important to the teachers attend to more trainings and workshop about blended learning which is
a promising direction in education.

REFERENCES

[1] K-12 Blended Teaching Readiness Survey (Pedagogy). Available from

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[2] Babbie, Earl R., 2010. The Practice os Social Research. 12the Ed. Belmont, CA
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[3] Anoba and Cahapay, 2020. The Readiness of Teachers on Blended Learning Transition
for Post-Covid 19 Period.

[4] Rabiya Saboowala, 2021. Readiness of In-Service Teachers Toward a Blended Learning
Approach as a Learning Pedagogy in the Post-Covid- 19 Era.

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[5] Dziuban, Graham, et.al, 2018. Blended Learning: the New Normal and Emerging
Technologies.

[6] Sarah Jones, 2019. The Implications of Blended Learning in Today’s Classroom: A look
into the History, Views, Impacts, and Research.

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(8) H Yulia (2017) – Readiness for Blended Learning Viewed from Students Attitude Towards
Learning Aspects

(9) F Firdaus, R Muntaquo (2020) – Analysis of Student Readiness for Blended Learning Model
Implementation in Industrial Era

(10) Joseph Meng-Chun Chin, Gregory S. Ching et al. (2022) Perspective on the barriers to and
needs of Teachers’ Professional Development in the Philippines during COVID-19

(11) Pillar B. Acorda, DME (2021) – Readiness of SASTE and SHS A Teachers and students for
Blended Learning in the New Normal

(12) CR Graham, J Borup, E Pulham (2019)- K-12 blended teaching readiness: Model and
Instrument development

(13) CR Graham (2006) – Blended learning system The handbook of blended learning:
Global …, 2006 - books.google.com

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curriculum in Kuwiti Schools. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 16, 105-
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(15) P Valiathan - Learning circuits, 2002 - purnima-valiathan.com – Blended Learning models

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Technology in Higher Education 2018 – Springe – Blended Learning : The Normal and
Emerging Technologies

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(20) AA Enriquez - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL REVIEW , 2022 -

ejournal.unib.ac.i - Teaching in the “New Normal”: Thoughts and Experiences of Teachers on
the Shape of the Academe

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: MARIA CRISTINA B. PAZZIUAGAN, LPT

Personal Information

Birth Date : July 1, 1991

Birth Place : San Juan City, Manila
Present Address : Lemu Sur, Enrile, Cagayan
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Married
Religion : Roman Catholic
Citizenship : Filipino
Educational Background

Master’s Degree : Saint Paul University Philippines

: Master of Science in Teaching
On going
College Degree : Cagayan State University – Andrews Campus
: Bachelor of Science in Education- Major in Social Science
March 2012
Secondary : San Juan National High School
San Juan City, Metro Manila
March, 2008
Primary : Batino Elementary School
: Loyola Heights, Quezon City
March, 2004
Current Employment Status

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Position Title :Teacher 1

Department/Agency/Office/ Company : INATS Main- Tuao Cagayan

Inclusive Dates : 12/02/2021- Present

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: JENALYN C. MALLILLIN, LPT

Personal Information
Birth Date : July 03, 1998
Birth Place : Solana, Cagayan
Present Address : Natappian East, Solana, Cagayan, 3503
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Religion : Roman Catholic
Citizenship : Filipino
Educational Background
Master’s Degree : Saint Paul University Philippines
: Master of Science in
Teaching
On going
College Degree : Cagayan State University
: Bachelor of Science in Education- Major in Social Sciences
June 2019
Secondary : Andarayan National High School
: Andarayan, Solana, Cagayan
March, 2015
Primary : Lanna Elementary School Lanna ,
: Solana, Cagayan
March, 2011
Current Employment Status

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Position Title : Teacher

Department/Agency/Office/ Company : San Vicente Institute of Solana, Inc.

Cento, Solana, Cagayan

Inclusive Dates : 08/01/2021- Present

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: MARIA GAVIOLA T. MENDIOLA, LPT

Personal Information

Birth Date : July 05, 1988

Birth Place : Tuao, Cagayan

Present Address : Sta.Barbara,Piat, Cagayan, 3507

Gender : Female

Civil Status : Married

Religion : Roman Catholic

Citizenship : Filipino

Educational Background

Master’s Degree : Saint Paul University Philippines

: Master of Science in Teaching
On going
College Degree : Cagayan State University
: Bachelor of Science in Education- Major in English
March 2010
Secondary : Itawes National Agricultural and Technical School
Tuao, Cagayan
March, 2006
Primary : Tuao Central Elementary School
: Cato, Tuao Cagayan
March, 2000
Work Experience
Position Title :Teacher / Junior Highschool Coordinator
Department/Agency/Office/ Company : Santo Angel dela Guardia Academy-Cato, Tuao, Cagayan

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Inclusive Dates : 06/01/2015-04/08/2021

Position Title : Substitute Teacher

Department/AgencyCompany : Sto.Niño National High School- Centro Sur, Sto.Niño, Cagayan
Inclusive Dates : 04/12/2021-06/10/2021 ; 10/09/2021-12/08/2021

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