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Marisa B. Petalla

Publications (10)

From Farmers to Stewards: A Qualitative Study of the NEDF Swath Project Experience

Marisa B. Petalla & Ma. Mercedes Joson · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Smallholder farmers in climate-vulnerable areas face interconnected ecological, production, and livelihood pressures that require integrated responses. This qualitative study documented the lived experiences of farmer-beneficiaries participating in the Negros Economic Development...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i83269

Preventive Practices against Fraudulent Imitation of Information on Social Media Platforms among Senior High School Students

Marisa B. Petalla & Joseph Karl C. Tatlonghari · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2023

In today’s world of information technology, numerous fraudulent imitations of information are circulating on social media, from the COVID-19 pandemic to politics to any other information. So far, little attention has been paid to insights from the social and behavioral sciences t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2023/v38i2820

Navigating Uncharted Territory: Academic Journeys of Out-of-Field Secondary Teachers Teaching Social Studies Subjects

San Pearl P. Gomez & Marisa B. Petalla · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2025

This phenomenological study, anchored in Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, explored the lived experiences of out-of-field secondary teachers assigned to teach Social Studies subjects in a public senior high school in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Out-of-field t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i102523

From Failure to Acceptance: A Phenomenological Inquiry on the Lived-Experiences of Non-Passers of Board Licensure Examination for Psychometricians

Rama Lo R. Amedo & Marisa B. Petalla · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2025

The practice of psychometry in the Philippines includes the licensure and registration of psychometricians to set standards for their practice. A phenomenological study was conducted using a qualitative research design to investigate the meaning of the experiences of psychology g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i62025

Macro Communication Skills and Anglo-American Literary Competence of Grade 9 Students in a Public High School

Joycee V. Marabe & Marisa B. Petalla · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2023

Aims: This paper assessed the levels of macro communication skills in terms of reading and viewing and the levels of Anglo-American literary competence of the Grade 9 students in a public high school in Cadiz City during the school year 2022-2023. It also determined the significa...

Open access Research Article

Motivational Factors and Participation of Senior High School Students in Attending Online Masses in Bacolod, Philippines

Yuval C. Adera, Marisa B. Petalla & Darrene John M. Villanueva · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the suspension of face-to-face masses. This started the online masses used by schools, especially Catholics, to allow students to attend the sacraments virtually. This study investigated the degree of motivational factors and the level of partic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2023/v38i2823

Embracing the Unknown: Adaptability and Resiliency of Out-of-Field Secondary Teachers Teaching English in Public Schools

Ma. Salvacion A. Buenacosa & Marisa B. Petalla · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2022

Out-of-Field Teaching (OFT) has become one of the common concerns of different educational institutions in the global arena. Its prevalence worldwide has become a major issue because of its impact on the quality of education and the efficacy of teachers. Due to the shortage of sp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2022/v37i2796

Exploring External Factors Influencing Career Choices among Grade 12 Students in Western Visayas, Philippines

Ma. Anele Corine B. Puson, Tyra B. Belanio, Rollyn C. Gallego, Patricia Steffene A. Orbisayan, Rhaven Louise S. Parcia, Kate Pauleen M. Sta. Ana & Marisa B. Petalla · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2024

The right career choice for students in their professional field is critical, impacting their lives and achievements. Thus, this study investigated the multifaceted influences on career choices among grade 12 students during the critical transition from senior high school to coll...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i91587

Philippine Policies in Native Language Learning and Literacy among High School Students

Arianna Mae M. Meneses, Cassandra Baad, Arven Jonn Q. Cola, Bien Ellysa L. Garbanzos, Beatrice Marie P. Robles, Rojil Kent A. Lobaton & Marisa B. Petalla · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2023

The official languages recognized in the Philippines are Filipino and English, taught in educational institutions nationwide. However, the English language is more often used as a medium in teaching the curriculum, which poses a challenge for learners to develop their literacy sk...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2023/v48i41091

Factors Influencing Decision to Shift from Non-stem to Stem-related College Programs among Students in a Catholic University

Andre Louis C. Gaviola, Ma. Ellah Joy C. Abaño, Nina Pauline C. Buenafe, Jea Marie R. Lachica, Frances June H. Pepito, Ronnie J. Andales Jr., Roshan Claire Doloso & Marisa B. Petalla · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2023

In the Philippines, the additional two years in Senior High School allow the student to select a specialization depending on ability, interests, and academic capabilities that prepare them for their chosen course in college. However, statistics show that more students shift from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2023/v49i21120