The document provides guidelines for research management within the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines. It outlines the legal basis for DepEd to conduct educational research and establishes policy objectives around providing guidance for research initiatives, improving support mechanisms, and reinforcing the link between research and education policies/programs. The research management cycle is also described, involving steps from calls for proposals to implementation, submission, utilization, dissemination, and archiving. Funding sources and special provisions for research are also outlined.
2. OVERVIEW
Research Management
Guidelines (RMG)
• Legal Basis and Policy Support
• Milestones in Research
Management in DepEd
• Policy Objectives
• Research Management Cycle
• Fund Sources
• Special Provisions
3. LEGAL BASIS
R.A. 9155
Chapter 1, Section 5:
“[DepEd] shall have authority,
accountability and responsibility
for the following:
…5. National educational research
and studies.”
4. POLICY SUPPORT
DO 13, s. 2015
Policy Development Process
systematic
evidence-based
participatory
5. DO 39, s. 2016
Basic Education Research Agenda
GOVERNANCE
TEACHING AND LEARNING
CHILD PROTECTION
HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
POLICY SUPPORT
6. GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
POLICY SUPPORT
DO 39, s. 2016
Basic Education Research Agenda
7. POLICY OBJECTIVES
• To provide guidance in managing
research initiatives across governance
levels;
• To improve support mechanisms for
research such as funding, partnerships,
and capacity building; and
• To reinforce the link of research to
education processes
[policies/programs] through research
dissemination, utilization, and advocacy
8. EXCELLENCE
INTEGRITY
OPENNESS
• Relevant and researchable
• Appropriate research methods
• Logical, coherent, and evidence-based findings
• High ethical standards
• Honest and accurate in the collection,
analysis, and reporting of data
• Collaborative research work
• Multi-disciplinary perspectives
• Truthful and timely dissemination of
research results
GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN THE CONDUCT
OF RESEARCH (DO 39, s. 2016)
11. CO-CHAIR
CHAIR
Undersecretary
Field Operations
& Planning
Undersecretary
Curriculum &
Instruction
Policy Research and Development Division
SECRETARIAT
Directors of:
Planning Service
Bureau of Education Assessment
Bureau of Human Resources and Org Dev’t
National Educators Academy of the PH
Finance Service – Budgeting / Monitoring
(Other bureaus/services, by invitation)
MEMBERS
NATIONAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE
12. CO-CHAIR
REGIONAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Assistant
Regional
Director
CHAIR
Chief, Policy,
Planning, &
Research
Division
Policy, Planning, & Research Division
SECRETARIAT
Chiefs of:
Curriculum and Learning Mg’t Division
Education Support Services Division
Human Resource Development Division
Quality Assurance Division
Field Technical Assistance Division
Finance Division
(By invitation) Legal Office or focal person
MEMBERS
13. CO-CHAIRS
SCHOOLS DIVISION RESEARCH
COMMITEE
CHAIR
Chiefs, SGOD
and CID
Schools Governance and Operations Div.
SECRETARIAT
SEPS, Planning & Research
CID representative based on req’ts for
evaluation
Representative from Finance Unit
(By invitation) Concerned focal person
MEMBERS
Assistant Schools
Division
Superintendent
21. Proposals for return:
• Lack documentary req’ts;
• With Conflict of Interest;
• Failure to conform to
research ethics;
22. Proposals for return (cont’d):
• Exceed maximum grant w/o
cost-sharing arrangements;
• Non-alignment with
Research Agendas;
• Cost estimates violate
accounting rules and
regulations.
30. Write the relevant
Committee in case of
planned deviations
Valid reasons for extension:
- Illness
- Disasters
- Other extenuating
circumstances (per
committee decision)
31. Only one may be granted…
…And only up to a year!
EXTENSIONS
56. Scope Tranche Percentage Deliverables & Doc. Req’ts.
National First Tranche
(Mobilization
Fund)
40% • Inception Report
• Data collection
instruments
• Certificate of Acceptance
(deliverables)
• Copy of MOA
Second
Tranche
40% • Data collection activities
• Data analysis
• Initial findings
• Certificate of Acceptance
(deliverables)
• Copy of MOA
Last Tranche 20% • Final report
• Certificate of Acceptance
from the National
Research Committee
• Copy of MOA
57. Scope Tranche Percentage Deliverables & Doc. Req’ts.
Region /
Division
First Tranche
(Mobilization
Fund)
40% Inception Report / Work Plan
Data collection instruments
Certificate of Acceptance
Copy of MOA
Second
Tranche
40% Data collection activities
Data analysis
Initial
Certificate of Acceptance
Copy of MOA
Last Tranche 20% Final report
Certificate of Acceptance
from the National or
Regional Research
Committees
Copy of MOA
58. Scope Tranche Percentage Deliverables & Doc.
Req’ts.
Schools /
CLCs
First Tranche 80% Work Plan
Certificate of
Acceptance
Copy of MOA
Last Tranche 20% Final report
Certificate of
Acceptance from the
National or Regional
Research Committees
Copy of MOA
72. What is quantitative
research?
•Quantitative research is defined
as a systematic investigation of
phenomena by gathering
quantifiable data and performing
statistical, mathematical, or
computational techniques.
73. What is quantitative
research?
• Quantitative research collects
information from existing and potential
customers using sampling methods
and sending out online surveys, online
polls, questionnaires, etc., the results
of which can be depicted in the form of
numerical. After careful understanding
of these numbers to predict the future
of a product or service and make
changes accordingly.
74. A. Techniques and Types of
Studies
1.Survey Research:
• Survey Research is the most fundamental tool
for all quantitative outcome research
methodologies and studies. Surveys used to
ask questions to a sample of respondents,
using various types such as online polls, online
surveys, paper questionnaires, web-intercept
surveys, etc.
75. A. Techniques and Types of
Studies
2.Correlational research:
• A comparison between two entities is
invariable. Correlation research is conducted to
establish a relationship between two closely-
knit entities and how one impacts the other and
what are the changes that are eventually
observed.
76. A. Techniques and Types of
Studies
3.Causal-comparative research:
• This research method mainly depends on the
factor of comparison. Also called quasi-
experimental research, this quantitative
research method is used by researchers to
conclude the cause-effect equation between
two or more variables, where one variable is
dependent on the other independent variable.
77. A. Techniques and Types of
Studies
4.Experimental research:
• Also known as true experimentation, this
research method is reliant on a theory.
Experimental research, as the name suggests,
is usually based on one or more theories. This
theory has not been proven in the past and is
merely a supposition.
Notas del editor
Q: In cases of unavailability of the chiefs, can we assign alternates?
A: You may designate but our alternates must also have permanency. Because it’s continuing work, we need to shepherd continuity in the round.
Q: Our committees have members other than those provided in the policy. Is that okay?
A: Yes. The policy is not meant to disrupt your current structures. We recognize that you have structures set up in response to the previous guidelines. The policy only sets the minimum members.
Q: We are not yet aligned with the rationalized structure of the Central Office. In our present structure, only four will be part of the RMC as we don’t have FTAD and ESSD. Is that okay?
A: We may add members by invitation. The policy institutionalized what was true for many regions.
Q: If we do not have an ARD/ASDS, who will be the RRC and SDRC Chair, respectively?
A: It is the prerogative of your executive to assign the temporary chair of the committee.
Q: Are the members for invitation those from the offices related to the topic of the research proposal?
A: Yes. We want to maximize everyone’s efforts. Let us invite those people who can really contribute.
Q: Will the functions of the RRC and SDRC be reflected in the OPCRF and IPCRF so that the committee members will take it seriously?
A: We will discuss the concern with BHROD.
Q: There are clamors from chiefs of other functional division to recognize their contributions in the committees. Can we recognize them.
A: We may give certificates in recognition of their contributions.
Q: Does the committee’s decision on the evaluation of research proposals limited to either Pass or Fail?
A: Yes. The screening committee has the crucial work of providing initial technical assistance to researchers which will facilitate faster evaluation. Check the work plan and cost estimates as these can be easily adjusted by the researchers.
Q: Does the policy ensure that the proponents will be informed of the reasons why their proposals fail?
A: The new policy introduces the provision of TA starting on the evaluation of the proposal. We cannot return research proposals without inputs as this would be discouraging for our researchers. Presently, we are trying to encourage as many researchers as we can.
Q: On Can we have guidelines on how to organize policy forums and conferences.
A: We have plans to issue protocols for the conduct of research conference. We also have plans to issue protocols for the conduct of policy dialogue to discuss certain issues.
Q: Is there any provision in the access of research readily available for dissemination?
A: Right now, we are talking with ICTS to come up with an online portal of research that can be accessed even by the public and other agencies.
Talking Points
If in a team, the lead proponent will be appointed to liaise with the secretariat on admin and financial matters
Q: As the BERF is only for DepEd personnel, is it okay for a DepEd researcher to partner with a non-DepEd personnel for a research utilizing the BERF?
A: We have provisions for cost-sharing. Let us specify how much will be covered by BERF and other fund sources.
Q: Can SHS teachers on provisionary status conduct research studies?
A: Yes, but not funded by BERF as only those in permanent / regular status are eligible to apply for the fund. There are responsibilities related to research that cannot be assumed by COS/JO personnel given the nature of their engagement.
Q: Is it possible for teachers in higher education to apply for BERF?
A: Only DepEd personnel can avail the BERF.
Q: Can a teacher from a small private school apply for BERF?
A: No, but the PEAC manages a separate fund for research for GASTPE implementing schools.
Q: Do we have limit on communication expenses?
A: Communication allowance is load allowance. There is no prescribed limits but it depends on the requirements of research.
Q: Can we provide funds peer review and hiring of statisticians?
A: We were not able to secure approval of peer review and hiring of statisticians as part of the eligible expense of the proponent. However, such can be funded as a support mechanisms of the RO.
Q: There are researchers who want to buy printer instead of printing them out house as the former is more economical. Is this an eligible expense?
A: No. As per COA guidelines, equipment are ineligible expenses. We are bounded by oversight agencies. We have limitations. The COA does not allow the purchase of equipment.
Talking Points
Proposal must be in line with BE Research Agenda (DO 39, s. 2016) or it not, it must be a priority in the region, schools division or school.
Schools, SD and R may submit nation-wide proposal but the conduct of research must not affect their other tasks
Q: Is the funding for action research in the RO level in conflict with the provision of Php150,000.00 for region-wide research proposals?
A: All action research, regardless of its governance level, may only avail of a maximum amount of P30,000.
Q: Can a personnel in the SDO submit a region-wide proposal?
A: Yes, but we encourage our personnel in the supervisory level to conduct more strategic research studies.
Q: How do we encourage our school heads and teachers to conduct research considering they have other priorities?
A: We do not have cash incentives but there are merits in doing research. Teachers become authors and they can use their research for promotion. In the long run, we want to set up incentive mechanisms.
Q: Can action research tests two or more research strategies to know which is most effective in addressing the problem/concern?
A: Yes, as long as the research strategies are already identified.
Q: Does a preliminary study on the proposed intervention of the action research required?
A: Yes as we already have an identified intervention in action research. Although the literature review is not part of action research, researchers still need to read relevant references for their intervention.
Q: Can the communication of research coordinators be funded under the 25%?
A: Yes, but let us put the expense in the WFP.
Q: Can notarial expenses be covered by the BERF? Can it be covered by the grant?
A: All MOA should be notarized. You can get that in the 25%. However, if you will put that under the expense of the proponent, you have to set a limitation on the amount
Q: Is honorarium for resource speaker in research proponent an eligible expense?
A: Yes, since it is on dissemination.
Talking Points
This means that the release of funds is determined by the submission and acceptance of grantee’s deliverables
(1) submission of deliverables to Research Committee
(2) submission of deliverables to Budget and Accounting
(3) approved amount released to grantee
(4) secretariat will inform the grantee
Q: The policy does not have provisions on liquidation. How can we track liquidation documentation?
A: BERF is output based. the provisions for eligible expenses are for planning processes of the proponents. We emphasize that cost estimates should be within accounting rules. We will be questioned if we will not put eligible and ineligible expenses. We will check how the money is spent during the evaluation.
Q: What if the tranche is more than actual expenditure?
A: We do not change the total amount. We just reimburse the researchers. In our previous guidelines, the first tranche is 20% which is often insufficient to fund the expenses of the grantees. Hence, we increased it to 40%.
Q: Do we have templates for cost estimates and work plan?
A: None. The work plan is only a Gantt Chart detailing the activities in the implementation of the research. On the other hand, the cost estimates enumerate the proposed items and their corresponding cost which are necessary to conduct the research. However, it is the prerogative of the RO or DO if they want to come up with templates for these.
Q: Should action research be restricted for teachers?
A: Under the RMG, offices may conduct action research. In light of the implementation of the rationalization plan, we thought that offices might need to conduct action research in order to assess their functions and systems. The matter of credit for action research towards hiring and promotion is something that we are aware of, and will brought up with BHROD.
Q: When can a research be funded under the SEF? Accountants often have different interpretations on the use of other fund sources.
A: The local school boards decide on the use of SEF. The screening for research proposals can follow the process in the RMG while the usual government auditing and accounting rules and regulations will be followed.
Q: If they are not applying for grant, can researchers seek the endorsement or approval of the Research Committee?
A: Yes, the research committees can evaluate proposals which are not for funding of the BERF.
Q: Need all research studies, which will be credited for points in promotion, pass the evaluation of the committee in order to ascertain their validity and reliability?
A: It is the prerogative of your RO/DO. In the national level, we have to consult BHROD on this.
Q: What will be the sanctions if researchers failed to present their research without permission?
A: For firth time offense, a warning will be given, 2nd time: There should be a mechanism to set up accountability
There should be an emphasis on the confidentiality of respondents
Q: Can issues of plagiarism and forging be given more emphasis?
A: It was consulted in the Legal Division. Researchers who committed plagiarism will be blacklisted. This will also be considered under the Copy Right Law since there is no existing policy on Plagiarism. However, there is still a need to lobby measures to address serious offenses.
Q: Not all research instruments can be administered by teachers; some instrument needs duly licensed personnel for administration.
A: Adoption of research tools will be linked with comprehensive guidelines on ethics.