TITLE (Least than 15 words)

A Study
Presented to the Principal
and Faculty of Senior High School
of Balian Integrated National High School
Balian, Pangil, Laguna

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum
Senior High School
Applied Track Subject
In Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion

(NAME OF STUDENTS
ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
2ND SEMESTER 2021
 APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in

Education, Major in Educational Management, this thesis entitled

___________(TITLE)_________________ has been prepared and submitted by

___________(GROUP NUMBER)________ and is recommended for acceptance

and approval for Oral Examination.

Marilyn D. Monfero
Subject Teacher

Panel Examiners

Approved by the Committee on oral examination with the grade of _______

this _______ day of June 2020.

______________________________
Chairman

_____________________ ___________________
Member Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the K to 12 BEC,

Senior High School, Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion

Christian S. Balino
Principal
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to express their overwhelming gratitude to

those people behind her research.

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OTHER RESEARCH WORK.)

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 DEDICATION

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 ABSTRACT

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Preliminaries

Title Page...........................................................................................................i
Approval Sheet...................................................................................................ii
Acknowledgement..............................................................................................iii
Dedication.......................................................................................................... v
Abstract..............................................................................................................vi
Table of Contents...............................................................................................viii
List of Tables......................................................................................................x
List of Figures.....................................................................................................xi

Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND..........1

Introduction...................................................................................1
Background of the Study..............................................................2
Statement of the Problem.............................................................4
Hypotheses of the Study...............................................................5
Theoretical Framework.................................................................5
Research Framework...................................................................6
Significance of the Study..............................................................8
Scope and Limitation of the Study................................................8
Definition of Terms........................................................................9

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES...............10

Moderating Variable......................................................................10
Independent Variable....................................................................15
Dependent Variable......................................................................17

3 METHODOLOGY.........................................................................21

Research Design..........................................................................21
Setting of the Study......................................................................22
Subject of the Study......................................................................24
Research Instrument....................................................................25
Research Procedures...................................................................25
Statistical Treatment of Data........................................................26

4 RESULTS, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA.......27

5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.......36

Summary of Findings....................................................................36
Conclusions..................................................................................37
Recommendations........................................................................38
Bibliography....................................................................................................... 40

Appendices........................................................................................................ 44

Questionnaires...................................................................................45
Letter and Other Research Materials.................................................48
Research Exhibits..............................................................................68
Statistical Computations.....................................................................72

Student ‘s Profile……………………………………………………….……………...75

LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 Selected Respondents from the _____(Respondents) 24
__________________________________________
2 Frequency, Percentage and Rank Distribution of the 27
Respondents
3 Computed Weighted Mean on the Extent of _______ 29
4 Level of _____________________________ 31
5 Relationship between the Respondents Profile and the 33
Extent of ______________________
6 Relationship between the Respondents Profile and their 34
Level of _______________________
7 Extent of ___________ and the Level of __________ 34
 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1 Conceptual Model showing the _________(title)___ 7

2 The Geographical Location of the Study 23

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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION:

(Discuss the title problem and why it become a problem. How the problem

affects the individual, community and society. Also, you can site ideas that

connected to your problem. Limit your introduction to 200- 250 words)

Statement of the Problem

The study aims to determine the relationship between ____(title)_____.

Specifically, this aims to find answers to the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 age;

1.2 gender and

1.3 Socio—economic Status?

2. What is the extent of __independent variable__?

3. What is the level of _dependent variable____?

4. Is there a significant relationship between the respondent’s profile and

the extent of ___independent variable__?

5. Is there a significant relationship between the respondent’s profile and

their level of ___dependent variable___?

6. Is there a significant difference between the extent of __independent

variable__ and the level of ___dependent variable___?

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Hypotheses

The following null hypothesis are formulated in relation to the problems:

1. There is no significant relationship between the profile of the

respondents and the extent of __independent variable____.

2. There is no significant relationship between the profile of the

respondents and their level of __dependent variable__.

3. There is no significant relationship between the extent of __independent

variable_ and the level of ___dependent variable___.

Theoretical Framework

(The theoretical framework is the structure that can hold or support a theory

of a research study. The theoretical framework introduces and describes the

theory that explains why the research problem under study exists.)

Research Framework

This part of the study has a research paradigm referred to as Figure. 1,

which comprises of two parts, namely, the independent variable and the

dependent variable. Each part contains information that are useful for the

researcher during and after conducting the study.

The independent variables contain the profile of the respondent such as

____________, ____________, and student’s _______________.

The dependent variable shows the student’s behavioral development

which is affected by the independent variable.

The two rectangles are interconnected by an arrow which signifies the

relationship that exists on the data in each process.

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Research Paradigm

Independent Variables Dependent Variables

 Profile of the
Respondents

 ______________  INDEPENDENT
 ______________ VARIABLE

 DEPENDENT
VARIABLE

Figure 1. Conceptual Model Showing the

____________Title______________
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Significance of the Study

(The significance of the study is a section in the introduction of your thesis or paper. It’s

purpose is to make clear why your study was needed and the specific contribution your

research made to furthering academic knowledge in your field.)

The outcome of the study will be advantageous to the following:

To the Students. Students will __________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________.

To the Parents. ____________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________

To the Future Researchers. Finally, this study will be used as a source of

information from the result of this study.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The significance of the study is a section in the introduction of your thesis or paper. It’s

purpose is to make clear why your study was needed and the specific contribution your research

made to furthering academic knowledge in your field.

The significance of the study is a section in the introduction of your thesis or paper. Its

purpose is to make clear why your study was needed and the specific contribution your research

made to furthering academic knowledge in your field.

(LIMIT YOUR SCOPE AND LIMITATION TO 100 – 150 WORDS)

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Definition of Terms

An alphabetical list of important terms or acronyms that you define, particularly

ambiguous terms or those used in a special way.

(LIMIT YOUR DEFINITION OF TERMS TO 6 -10 WORDS)

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CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES

This chapter sought to review the literature as it related to politeness

strategies. It sought to establish the relationships between these variables and

the behavioral development of students. It also included related literature and a

summary of studies conducted by foreign and local researchers which the writer

considered relevant to the study.

PROFILE 1

(Pattern) According to (Surname of author), (Year of Publish), (His writing that

you will copy from his work, usually one sentence only)( your explanation about

what his idea and how you will relate it to your study)

TWO LITERATURE FOR EACH PROFILE

5 FOR EACH INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

5 FOR DEPENDENT VARIABLE

(Sample)

Manik (2017) stated that first education was started at home, education

that given to the kids is not the same to all level of society. The immediate family

is responsible for the youth formation of an individual.

According to Blessing (2019) there are different types of family structures,

nuclear, extended, single parent, childless, step and grandparents. Many

researchers believed that type of family influences the development of a person.

The importance of type of family changed to understanding the effects of

family instability. For children born to married parents, movement out of a two-
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biological and into a single-parent family was associated with a significant

increase in behavior problems when experienced during early childhood or

preschool, as hypothesized. However, movement into a blended family was not

associated with long-term changes in children’s behavior problems when

experienced at any time point, relative to experiencing no change in family

structure (Ryan, 2018).

Regulating the politeness strategies and behavioral development of an

individual was one of the most fundamental and universal functions of the family.

However, its use and performance were governed by culturally conditioned

norms and a system of situationally dependent rules.

PROFILE 2

According to Asjuh (2018) while he observed the classroom situation and

interaction, children distinguished the politeness strategies that they used to

their teachers. They dutifully obedient and used a soft and polite language when

speaking and interacting with the older teacher who was basically a cheerful

(always smile), kind, and using soft and polite language.

Nor and Azis (2010) studied politeness relation in decision making. In

social media, politeness also became a good strategy of communication (Nor,

2012).
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INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

Jing (2010) claimed that in the context of language teaching, politeness

was believed to enhance learning by providing a lively and friendly atmosphere in

the classroom.

Another study on this issue by Sukarno (2018) who studied politeness in

relation to the use of requests. All of these studies proved that politeness had

important roles in communication. Politeness issues did not merely attract

attentions of scholars in the field of sociolinguistics and anthropolinguistics as

explained. Other settings of communication, such as education and classroom

setting, also highlight the important roles of politeness.

Payne-Woolridge’s (2010) this study had focused on face work in the

classroom, which in fact became an alternative to introduce a fresh way of

considering the way pupils spoke about their behavior. Findings of these studies

confirmed that politeness was important in the classroom interaction. Maintaining

politeness in the class was a good strategy to reach effective classroom

interaction.

De Vito (2012), stated that politeness was an approach to look at

relationship since politeness was a major factor in growing, sustaining, and

nurturing relationships. Politeness theory helped elucidate the process of

relationship development or deterioration. Therefore, this study addressed the

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issue of the politeness particularly in au pairs and host parent’s relationships in a

semi-structured sociolinguistics interview.

DEPENDENT VARIABLE

According to Oyserman & Destin (2010) the social context led that some

children perceive certain types of behavior in spending time on home works and

other activities. This study provided how academic achievement relevant to their

personal goals.

Marchant & Anderson (2012) referred to that one of the important barriers

in American classrooms was once the interference of the educating and

mastering process; this included student behavior, the frequency of hassle

behaviors in the school room and its impact on the student’s personal learning as

well as the average class’s learning.

Sanchez (2013) justified in his study that the student- respondents tested

that their getting to know behaviors were a lot affected by using their self-

concept, relationship with others and peer and their studying surroundings where

the curriculum and extra-curricular things to do were conducted.

On the study presented by Widiadnya (2018) they found that there were

some implications of using politeness strategies in teaching and learning

process. The implications discussed from theory of cooperative principle.

Efficient communication interaction in the process of teaching and learning was

the first implication. The teacher and students complete the efficient

communication in teaching and learning by way of interaction in communication

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by using bald on record as the strategy for creating the most effective

communication in the classroom interaction.

 CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presented the research design, setting of the study, subjects

of the study, research instrument, research procedure and the statistical

treatment of data gathered relevant to the _________TITLE_______________

Research Design

( 100 – 150 WORDS)

Research design is the framework of research methods and techniques

chosen by a researcher. The design allows researchers to hone in on research
methods that are suitable for the subject matter and set up their studies up for
success.

The design of a research topic explains the type of research

(experimental, survey, correlational, semi-experimental, review) and also its sub-
type (experimental design, research problem, descriptive case-study).
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Settings of the Study

Description of the study environment including the location and experimental

setup. For studies of web usage, this includes the browsing environment as well
as any visible data collection methods.
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MAP OF LAGUNA

Source: [Link]

Figure 2. The Geographical Location of the Study

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Research Subject of Study

research subject is an individual that participates in research. Information (or

'data') is collected from or about the individual to help answer the question under
study. Sometimes research subjects are referred to as human subjects, research
participants or study volunteers.

Table 1. Selected Respondents from _______________________________

TOTAL
NUMBER OF
NUMBER OF
GRADE AND SECTION POPULATION
RESPONDENTS
(Senior High
School)
673 46
494 34
1,505 103
243 16
195 13
173 12
266 18
968 66
662 45
97 7
5,276 360

Research Instrument

The researcher used questionnaire on this study. The survey instrument

was divided into three parts the profile of the respondents, the polite strategies

and behavioral development.

Part I – Profile of the Respondents gathered information on type of family,

economic status and the type of discourse. Part II and Part III consisted of

statements that measured the extent of the senior high school students’ polite

strategies and the level of behavioral development.

Scale Verbal Description

4 Always
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3 Sometimes

2 Seldom

1 Never

Research Procedure

The title proposal was checked, evaluated and revised to maintain

conformity on the subject of research. The questionnaire-checklist which aimed

to draw out proper responses of the responses in line with the objectives of the

study was constructed, analyzed and validated in order to ensure the accuracy of

the responses that were elicited.

The researcher obtained an endorsement letter addressed to the

principals of the ten (10) selected schools in order to be permitted to gather data

from the target respondents. Upon approval, the researcher personally visited the

school to request for the permission to administer the questionnaires to the

randomly selected senior high school students the subject and respondents of

the study.

The gathered information was then classified, encoded and tabulated in

order to attain the objective and purpose of this study.

Statistical Treatment of Data

Descriptive statistical analysis was utilized in analyzing the data gathered

from the respondents. In order to present the data on the profile of the

respondents, frequency, percentage and rank were used. Moreover, weighted

mean, interpretation and rank were utilized to describe the result of the

respondents’ profile.
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Furthermore, Chi-squared Test was applied to examine the relationship

between the polite strategies as well as the behavioral development of the senior

high school students.

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CHAPTER 4

RESULTS, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presented the results, analysis and interpretation of data in

tabular form of the study entitled, Politeness Strategies and the Behavioral

Development of Senior High School Students in Selected School of Fourth

Congressional District of Laguna.

Table 2. Frequency, Percentage and Rank Distribution of the Respondents

Profile
Profile Frequency Percentage Rank
Types of Family
Nuclear 242 67.41 1
Extended 51 14.21 2
Single-Parent 32 8.91 3
Step 8 2.23 5
Grandparent 26 7.24 4
Total 359 100.00
Type of Discourse
Tagalog 266 74.09 1
English 7 1.95 4
Eng-Tagalog 65 18.11 2
Non-tagalog 21 5.85 3
Total 359 100.00
Socio-Economic Status
Upper Class 18 5.01 3
Middle Class 302 84.12 1
Lower Class 39 10.86 2
Total 359 100.00
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Most of respondents, belong to nuclear family, with a type of discourse

which is Tagalog and with middle socio - economic status classification.

Almost 67.41 % of the Senior High School respondents belonged to

nuclear type of family. A nuclear family had two parents (in a first-time marriage)

and their biological children. This type of family was commonly referred to as the

normal or model family. They had been often seen as thrifty, stable, economically

secure, and happy.

As previously stated elsewhere above, the majority of the respondents

were from 4th District of Laguna, where the discourse used is Tagalog. Therefore,

this mirrored that the majority of respondents were completely grew up in Luzon

were Tagalog is the mother tongue.

Out of the total survey participants, 84.12% where in the middle socio -

economic classification. They were able to live in simple and modest living. Other

than the family income, that fitted to everyday life, their parents could not have

availed other financial resources.

Lareau (2011) noted that socio-economic status that was reflected and

was measured by the social and economic status of family members.

However, Beckmeyer (2019) emphasized that varied across family

structures, suggesting that practices had different effectiveness depending on

family context.
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Table 3. Computed Weighted Mean on the Extent of Polite Strategies

Weighted
Extent of Polite Strategies Interpretation Rank
Mean
1. Use proper intonation in expressing
3.15 Sometimes 16
feelings to others
2. Speak softly and gently in giving
3.25 Always 12
requests
3. Use the expression please in
3.17 Sometimes 15
asking favor
4. Develop constructive criticisms
2.92 Sometimes 20
based on the performance showed
5. Use proper etiquette in dealing on
3.01 Sometimes 19
the mistakes of others
6. Accept own fault made in the
3.43 Always 7
situation
7. Give motivational praise to the
3.42 Always 9
good thing made by someone
8. Say thank you in receiving
3.78 Always 1
something
9. Say sorry to the mistakes made to
3.56 Always 3
others
10. Respond properly to the one who
3.19 Sometimes 14
asks question
11. Show appropriate and descent
action in socializing to other 3.23 Sometimes 13
classmates
12. Show proper manner or being
sports in participating 3.42 Always 8
games/activities
13. Show sincere feelings and concern
3.47 Always 6
to the victim of sad situation
14. Perform well in doing seat works
3.09 Sometimes 18
and assignments independently
15. Follow the command or request of
3.52 Always 5
the teachers
16. Wear proper uniform and haircut 3.55 Always 4
17. Focus and make school projects
3.28 Always 11
with best quality
18. Treat his/her classmates with
3.56 Always 2
respect
19. Learn to participate in every activity
3.34 Always 10
or situation
20. Talk to someone based on conflicts
3.12 Sometimes 17
happened
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General Weighted Mean 3.32 Always

Respondents were habitually in saying thank you whenever they received

something from others. In addition, they unceasingly treated his classmates with

respect, by mean of normally uttering sorry to the mistakes they made to their

peer. Moreover, they consistently followed the command or request of their

teachers, especially in regards to wearing proper uniform and haircut. However,

they occasionally performed well in doing seat works and assignments

independently. They rarely used proper etiquette in dealing on the mistakes of

others. And yet, it was difficult for them to develop constructive criticisms based

on the performance showed by their teachers and classmates.

It indicated that the senior high school students developed proper

politeness strategies toward other. They were easily responded to their peer

whenever they received favor or good deed. They easily reacted or took action

when they hurt the feeling of others and considerate to their teachers. But being

considerate with the feeling of their peer they tended to hold back them self to

give praise or comment to other, afraid that their peer might misinterpret their

words. They didn’t know how to react when other hurt them. They were being

mindful on what other thought of them, so they followed common politeness

strategies. In terms of school situation, most of them followed rules that very

visible to the authority, like wearing proper uniform and haircut. On the contrary,

most of them had the less self-motivation in school related chores like doing

projects and assignments without the help of their peer. In some cases, this
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could be a social influence that might involve agreeing with or acting like the

majority of particular people in a group, or that it might involve behaving in a

certain way in order to be perceived as normal by the group.

As pointed out by Birner (2013), being polite was not simply as a matter of

saying please and thank you. Generally, being polite was taking others feeling

which make others feel comfortable and using appropriate linguistic choices to

create relationship with others.

Table 4. Level of Behavioral Development of the Respondents

Weighted
Level of Behavioral Development Interpretation Rank
Mean
1. Express feelings (i.e. anger) appropriately 3.04 Sometimes 20
2. Follow the request of other people with
3.08 Sometimes 19
joy
3. Comply with someone asking a favor 3.13 Sometimes 18
4. Appreciate whatever performance
3.43 Always 5
showed by fellow classmates
5. Express appropriate actions and words in
giving comments to the mistakes of 3.17 Sometimes 17
others
6. Behave appropriately in class when
3.35 Always 11
corrected
7. Gain the interest in continuing good job 3.43 Always 6
8. Appreciate any materials received from
3.73 Always 1
someone else
9. Express sincerest apology when making
3.55 Always 2
mistakes
10. Learn to ask question in a nice way 3.52 Always 3
11. Respond appropriately when other
classmates try to interact socially with 3.36 Always 9
him/her
12. Participate well in games/activities with
3.23 Sometimes 15
other classmates
13. Initiate assistance who need comfort to
3.22 Sometimes 16
ease the sadness situation
14. Do seatworks and assignment as directed 3.27 Always 14
15. Comply with teacher requests or
3.36 Always 10
commands
16. Follow the established rules 3.46 Always 4
17. Produce work of acceptable quality given
3.34 Always 12
her/his skill level.
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18. Initiate positive social actions with other

3.30 Always 13
classmates
19. Cooperate with peers in group activities
3.42 Always 7
or situations
20. Appreciate the conversation offered in
3.40 Always 8
solving the conflicts
General Weighted Mean 3.34 Always

The respondents commonly appreciated any materials received from

someone else and constantly appreciated whatever performance showed by

fellow classmates. They also quickly expressed sincerest apology when making

mistakes and consistently learned to ask question in a nice way. They regularly

followed the established rules in school. On the contrary, respondents rarely

complied with someone asking a favor or follow the request of other people with

joy. They also seldom expressed their feelings (i.e. anger) appropriately.

The students much prepared to receive favors from their peer rather than

to extend and give favor to them. They were mindful of the awkwardness of

giving favors, for simple reason of it was important to them to consider what they

were asking and whom would be the best person to asked. They were more

apologetic but rarely showed their negative feeling. Being apologetic could bring

different significance in human behavior, it could show recognition and value for

broken rules and minimized the negative perception of others to a person. But

over apology could be a sign of serious issue. By being apologetic they thought

they displayed themselves as a nice and caring person, but actually it sending

the message that they were lack of confidence and were ineffectual. In such

instances, clearly, they're not fine but retreated into themselves to avoid a

dialogue, they feared might end up making them feel worse. It was not hard for
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them to followed school rules and regulation but it was difficult for them to

complied school academic requirements. Today, the ideas of students were if

their classmate will do, they will also do. If their classmate cannot do, they also

cannot do. It is a matter of social conformity.

Sanchez (2013) made it clear, that student’s getting to know behaviors

were a lot affected by using their self- concept, relationship with others and peer

and their studying surroundings.

Table 5. Relationship between the Respondents Profile and the Extent of

Polite Strategies
Chi-square
Profile p-value Relationship
Value
Type of Family 0.95 0.9168 Not Significant
Type of Discourse 1.29 0.5242 Not Significant
Socio-economic
1.47 0.6888 Not Significant
Status

The variables with regards to the relationship between the respondent’s

profile and the extent of their politeness strategies were not significant.

Type of family, discourse and social classes had no greater impact in

one’s politeness strategies. Politeness strategies were formed as a result of

some kind of learning experiences students underwent through. This was a

representation, which also had a part to play the teaching and learning situation.

The politeness strategies as an intention were sustained as a matter of personal

and willed compliance. In this point of view, the learners had drawn from their

peer’s disposition to formed their own politeness strategies, which affected their

behavior. Politeness strategies were considered as a tool to improve their

performance and self-confidence.

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Justified by Wijayanto (2014), that there was no valid proof to believe

about the influence of behavior. According to him, attitude was a hypothetical

concept abstracted from the totality of a person’s feelings, beliefs and behavioral

intentions regarding an object. In addition, Geyer (2008) saw politeness as one of

the resources which participant drew upon when constructing their sense of

identity.

Table 6. Relationship between the Respondents Profile and their Level of

Behavioral Development
Chi-square
Profile p-value Relationship
Value
Type of Family 0.52 0.9720 Not Significant
Type of Discourse 0.41 0.8146 Not Significant
Socio-economic
1.40 0.7050 Not Significant
Status

It is clearly indicated on the result of the study, that the respondent’s

profile had no relevance in their level of behavioral development.

Students were convinced that the view of their real behavior were not their

home environment, discourse used and social economic status. Most behavior

developed during the person interaction with his peer or group. One’s behavioral

development could be affected by the politeness he receiving from society.

Behavior execution is largely automatic or even reflexive, requiring the individual

to make a non-deliberate decision.

Pakzadian (2012), pointed out that politeness as types of behavior that

established and continued comity. It was supported by Senowarsito (2013), he

stated that politeness was an initial step to develop positive personal and social

attitudes. Through discreet used of politeness, one could soften the language

behavior in any speech events in turn.

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Table 7. Extent of Polite Strategies and the Level of Respondent’s

Behavioral Development
Indicator rs-value p-value Relationship

Extent of Polite
Strategies and the Level
0.80 <0.0001 Highly Significant
of Respondents
Behavioral Development

It was viewed that the extent of politeness strategies and level of

respondent’s behavioral development was highly significant, meaning, the

greater the politeness strategies of the students the better their behavioral

development. Politeness strategies had great impact to behavioral

development of the students and vice versa. Being respectful show good manner

and politeness can have reciprocated with treatment from another person.

Person, relationship and activities were describing with respect to how they act

with others, for sometimes it is just a set of life developing circumstances. As a

result, a person behavioral development was knowing where to stand in any

situation to gain more politeness to others.

As De Vito (2012) stated, that politeness was an approach to look at

relationship since politeness was a major factor in growing, sustaining, and

nurturing relationships. Politeness theory helped elucidate the process of

relationship development or deterioration.

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CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter discusses the summary of findings from previous chapter. It

also presents the conclusion out of the finding and given necessary suggestions

or recommendations for future studies related to this research work.

Summary of Findings

The following were the findings drawn out of the study:

1. Majority of respondents, belonged to nuclear family, wherein, tagalog were

the most commonly used discourse and with middle socio - economic

status classification.

2. Respondents were generally vocal in saying thank you in receiving

something. In addition, they frequently treated his classmates with

respect, by mean of consistently speaking sorry to the mistakes made to

others. Moreover, they habitually followed the command or request of their

teachers, especially in regards to wearing proper uniform and haircut.

However, they occasionally performed well in doing seat works and

assignments independently. They variously used proper etiquette in

dealing on the mistakes of others. And yet, it was difficult for them to

develop constructive criticisms based on the performance showed by their

teachers and classmates.

3. The respondents commonly appreciated any materials received from

someone else and appreciated whatever performance showed by fellow

classmates. They also quickly expressed sincerest apology when making

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mistakes and learned to ask question in a nice way. They unrestrictedly

followed the established rules in school. Conversely, respondents rarely

complied with someone asking a favor or follow the request of other

people with joy. They also seldom expressed their feelings (i.e. anger)

appropriately.

4. Type of family, discourse and social classes had no greater impact in

one’s politeness strategies. Most politeness strategies developed during

the person interaction with his peer or group.

5. It was clearly indicated on the result, that the respondent’s profile had no

relevance in their level of behavioral development. Students were

convinced that the view of their real behavior was not their home

environment, discourse used and social economic status. The behavior as

an intention was sustained as a matter of personal and willed compliance.

6. It was analyzed on the result, that the extent of politeness strategies and

level of respondent’s behavioral development was highly significant, it is

implied that the greater the politeness strategies of the students the better

their behavioral development. Politeness strategies had great impact to

behavioral development of the students and vice versa

Conclusions

From the summary findings, the following conclusions are deduced:

1. Type of family, discourse and social classes had no greater impact in

one’s politeness strategies. Most politeness strategies developed during

the person interaction with his peer or group. It could define or learn to his
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social interaction with other people. It’s a matter of abiding interest and

essential preoccupation.

2. The personal behavior was difficult to sustain and carry through. Students

were express their awareness in behavior as is of being able to live the

part and of being at loss to what to do next. Self-understanding and

awareness, function as a trigger to develops one’s personal behavior.

3. Senior high school student’s behavior greatly affected by their politeness

strategies and their social interaction to others as well how they treat other

with respect. Some cultural basis considered politeness as showing

consideration to others, using tact, and practicing social norms were

qualities of being polite. But different culture had different social norms.

Therefore, what was considered polite in one society could sometimes be

eccentric or rude in another social context.

Recommendations

In view of the findings of the study, and the conclusions drawn, the

following recommendations are given.

1. The school administrators should recommend their teachers and students

to use politeness strategies, and be aware of the politeness strategies of

every individual. A rewards system or recognition must be applied to those

who are polite. School policies in regards to Politeness Strategies must be

formulated. Proper implementation of the said policies must be strictly

observed.
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2. Headed by the Guidance Counselor or Coordinator, an advocacy

committee can be created, that will promote the awareness and

understanding of politeness strategies leading to self – behavioral

development.

3. Teachers must encourage the students to use and learn more about

politeness strategies in school. They should come up programs, activities

and strategies to value politeness of students. Politeness strategies

should integrate to everyday lesson.

4. Parents should practice and initiate the politeness all the time. They

should be their children’s role model. They had to be aware and strict in

implementing politeness strategies at home, even when their children still

young, so that when the children grow it will become part of their

behavioral development.

5. Students must be aware of using and developing of their politeness

strategies. They needed to demonstrate sincere politeness strategies and

avoid split of the tongue and force of nature politeness.

6. A similar study on politeness strategies may be conducted using different

context and a large number of respondents to ascertain validity of the

results of this study.

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APPENDICES
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QUESTIONNAIRES
SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PUPIL-RESPONDENTS

NAME: ______________________________ GRADE LEVEL:_______

STRAND: ____________________________ SCHOOL: ____________
Dear Respondent:
It is my honor to request for your invaluable time and cooperation to the
conduct of my thesis entitled “POLITE STRATEGIES AND THE BEHAVIORAL
DEVELOPMENT OF SHS STUDENTS”. Your answers will be treated with
utmost confidentiality and respect.
Thank you very much for your cooperation. God bless us all!
Part I. PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS
Directions: Please put a check (/) to your corresponding answer.
1. Type of Family
( ) Nuclear
( ) Extended
( ) Step
( ) Grandparent
( ) Single – Parent
2. Socio – Economic Status
( ) Lower Class
( ) Middle Class
( ) Upper Class

3. Type of Discourse
( ) English
( ) Tagalog
( ) English - Tagalog
( ) Non - Tagalog
Others please specify: ____________________

Part II. The Extent of Polite Strategies

Directions: Please put a checkmark (/) under the proper column heading which
best describes the extent of polite strategies. Please use the scale below.
Scale and Verbal Interpretation
4- Always 3- Sometimes 2- Seldom 1-Never
The Polite Strategy as: 4 3 2 1
1. Use proper intonation in expressing
feelings to others
2. Speak softly and gently in giving
requests
3. Use the expression please in asking
favor
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4. Develop constructive criticisms based on

the performance showed
5. Use proper etiquette in dealing on the
mistakes of others
6. Accept own fault made in the situation
7. Give motivational praise to the good
thing made by someone
8. Say thank you in receiving something
9. Say sorry to the mistakes made to others
10. Respond properly to the one who asks
question
11. Show appropriate and descent action in
socializing to other classmates
12. Show proper manner or being sports in
participating games/activities
13. Show sincere feelings and concern to the
victim of sad situation
14. Perform well in doing seat works and
assignments independently
15. Follow the command or request of the
teachers
16. Wear proper uniform and haircut
17. Focus and make school projects with
best quality
18. Treat his/her classmates with respect
19. Learn to participate in every activity or
situation
20. Talk to someone based on conflicts
happened

III. The Level of Behavioral Development

Directions: Please put a checkmark (/) under the proper column heading which
best describes the level of behavioral development. Please use the scale below.
Scale and Verbal Interpretation
4- Always 3- Sometimes 2- Seldom 1-Never
Senior High School Students: 4 3 2 1
1. Express feelings (i.e. anger) appropriately

2. Follow the request of other people with joy

3. Comply with someone asking a favor

4. Appreciate whatever performance showed
by fellow classmates
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5. Express appropriate actions and words in

giving comments to the mistakes of others
6. Behave appropriately in class when
corrected
7. Gain the interest in continuing good job
8. Appreciate any materials received from
someone else.
9. Express sincerest apology when making
mistakes
10. Learn to ask question in a nice way
11. Respond appropriately when other
classmates try to interact socially with
him/her
12. Participate well in games/activities with
other classmates
13. Initiate assistance who need comfort to
ease the sadness situation
14. Do seat works and assignment as directed

15. Comply with teacher requests or commands

16. Follow the established rules and policies in

school.
17. Produce work of acceptable quality given
her/his skill level.
18. Initiate positive social actions with other
classmates
19. Cooperate with peers in group activities or
situations
20. Appreciate the conversation offered in
solving the conflicts

Thank you and God bless!

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LETTER AND OTHER RESEARCH MATERIALS

LETTER TO THE SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT

MARITES A. IBANEZ, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Laguna
Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.

I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) MARITES A. IBANEZ, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
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LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

RAYMUNDA R. MAURICIO, Ph. D.

Public School District Supervisor
Famy - Mabitac, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.

I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) RAYMUNDA R. MAURICIO, Ph. D

District Supervisor
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J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 50

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

MARIETA B. VALDIVIA, Ed. D.

Public School District Supervisor
Pangil - Pakil, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.

I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD)MARIETA B. VALDIVIA, Ed. D.

District Supervisor
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J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 51

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

AMADA C. FERNANDEZ, Ed. D.

Public School District Supervisor
Lumban, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD)AMADA C. FERNANDEZ, Ed. D.

District Supervisor
 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 52

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

RONA A. AGUJA
Public School District Supervisor
Siniloan, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.

I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD)SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) RONA A. AGUJA

District Supervisor
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J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 53

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

SOLOMON B. KAHULUGAN
Public School District Supervisor
Paete, Laguna

Dear Sir:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.

I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD)MARILYN D. MONFERO
Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) SOLOMON B. KAHULUGAN

District Supervisor
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J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 54

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

LOURDES S. GECOLEA
Public School District Supervisor
Pagsanjan, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) LOURDES S. GECOLEA

District Supervisor
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J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 55

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

JULIE C. SARMIENTO
Public School District Supervisor
Mabitac, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) JULIE C. SARMIENTO

District Supervisor
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J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 56

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

FELICISIMO M. MARANA, DPA

Public School District Supervisor
Pakil, Laguna

Dear Sir:

Greetings of Peace!
I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet
Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) FELICISIMO M. MARANA, DPA

District Supervisor

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 57

LUIS M. GERMINA
Public School District Supervisor
Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Dear Sir:

Greetings of Peace!
I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet
Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) LUIS M. GERMINA

District Supervisor

LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

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MELBA R. REAL, Ed. D

Public School District Supervisor
Sta. Maria, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) MELBA R. REAL, Ed. D.

District Supervisor

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 59

CONCHITA P. GALVEZ
Principal II
Mabitac INHS
Mabitac, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) CONCHITA P. GALVEZ

Principal II

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 60

MILAGROS B. PUON, Ph. D.

Principal III
Famy INHS
Famy, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) MILAGOS B. PUON, Ph.D.

Principal III

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 61

CECILIA B. CASTILLO, Ed. D.

Principal III
Siniloan INHS
Siniloan, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) CECILIA B. CASTILLO, Ed. D.

Principal III

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 62

CHRISTIAN S. BALINO
Principal II
Balian INHS
Balian Pangil, Laguna

Dear Sir:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) CHRISTIAN S. BALINO

Principal II
 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 63

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

MARY GRACE B. LLANTOS, Ed. D

Assistant Principal II
Luis Obial Senior High School
Paete, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) MARY GRACE B. LLANTOS, Ed. D

Assistant Principal II
 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 64

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

MEL ANTHONY P. LIBOON, Ed. D

Master Teacher II/ OIC - Principal
Lumban Senior High School
Lumban, Laguna

Dear Sir:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) MEL ANTHONY P. LIBOON, Ed. D

Master Teacher II/ OIC - Principal
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J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 65

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

JEANETTE L. DE LEON, Ed. D.

Principal IV
Pagsanjan INHS
Pagsanjan, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) JEANETTE L. DE LEON, Ed. D.

Principal IV
 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 66

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

ASHER H. PASCO
OIC - Principal II
Laguna Senior High School
Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Dear Sir:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) ASHER H. PASCO

OIC - Principal II
 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 67

LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Principal II
Sta. Maria Integrated National High School
Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Dear Madam:

Greetings of Peace!

I am a Senior High Teacher of Mabitac Integrated National High School at Bombet

Sarayot st., Brgy. Libis ng Nayon, Mabitac, Laguna taking up Master of Arts in
Education Major in Educational Management and currently enrolled in Paete Science
and Business College, Inc.

In line with this, I would like to request that I will be given the permission to collect data
and other information needed in my study entitled “Politeness Strategies and the
Behavioral Development of SHS Students”.
I am hoping that this request will merit your favorable response and approval on this
matter. Your immediate compliance will help me a lot to have valid and reliable data for
the study.

I am extending my sincerest gratitude and gratefully acknowledge your kind and most
valued support on this matter. God Bless!

Respectfully yours,

(SGD) MARILYN D. MONFERO

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) SONIA S. CADAWAS, Ed. D

Dean of Graduate Studies

Approved:

(SGD) MARINA M. DE ROBLES

Principal II
 Paete Science and Business College
J.P. Rizal Street, Paete, Laguna 68

RESEARCH EXHIBITS
PICTURES IN CONDUCTING THE RESEARCH

Introduction before conducting the survey

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Answering the questionnaires.

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Giving assistance to the respondents

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STATISTICAL COMPUTATIONS

Results

Contingency Tables
Contingency Tables
PS-Text
Sometime
Types of Family Always Total
s
Extended 35 16 51

Grandparent 15 11 26

Nuclear 155 87 242

Single-Parent 21 11 32

Step 5 3 8

Total 231 128 359

Chi-Squared Tests
d
Value p
f
Χ² 0.9532 4 0.9168

N 359
Contingency Tables
PS-Text
Socio-Economic Always Sometimes Total
Lower Class 23 16 39

Middle Class 198 104 302

Upper Class 10 8 18

Total 231 128 359

Chi-Squared Tests
Value df p
Χ² 1.2917 2 0.5242

N 359
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Contingency Tables
PS-Text
Discourse Always Sometimes Total
Eng-Tagalog 42 23 65

English 3 4 7

Non-tagalog 14 7 21

Tagalog 172 94 266

Total 231 128 359

Chi-Squared Tests
d
Value p
f
Χ² 1.4718 3 0.6888

N 359

Contingency Tables
Contingency Tables
BD-Text
Sometime
Types of Family Always Total
s
Extended 33 18 51

Grandparent 17 9 26

Nuclear 148 94 242

Single-Parent 21 11 32

Step 5 3 8

Total 224 135 359

Chi-Squared Tests
d
Value p
f
Χ² 0.5155 4 0.9720

N 359
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Contingency Tables
BD-Text
Socio-Economic Always Sometimes Total
Lower Class 24 15 39

Middle Class 190 112 302

Upper Class 10 8 18

Total 224 135 359

Chi-Squared Tests
Value df p
Χ² 0.4057 2 0.8164

N 359
Contingency Tables
BD-Text
Discourse Always Sometimes Total
Eng-Tagalog 38 27 65

English 5 2 7

Non-tagalog 15 6 21

Tagalog 166 100 266

Total 224 135 359

Chi-Squared Tests
d
Value p
f
Χ² 1.4025 3 0.7050

N 359

Correlation Matrix
Correlation Table
Pearson Spearman
r p rho p
PS - BD 0.8139 < .00 0.8024 < .00
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Correlation Table
Pearson Spearman
r p rho p
1 1
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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MARILYN DEMAFELIS MONFERO

377 Isla st., Pangil, Laguna, Philippines

malenmonfero@[Link]
marilyn.monfero17@[Link]
marilyn.monfero001@[Link]

ELEGIBILITY Licensure Examination for Teachers

Lucena City, Quezon
March 2012

Career Service Eligibility Examination

Sta. Cruz, Laguna
October 1998

EDUCATION

Post Education: Master in Education

Major of Arts in Education
Paete Science and Business College
Paete, Laguna
April 2020

Tertiary Education: Bachelor of Secondary Education

Laguna State Polytechnic College
Siniloan, Laguna
March 2001

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology

Laguna State Polytechnic College
Siniloan, Laguna
April 1997

Secondary Education: University of Rizal System (Formerly

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Rizal Technological and Polytechnic Institute)

Morong, Rizal
April 1993

Primary Education: Pangil Central Elementary School

Pangil, Laguna
March 1989

WORK EXPERIENCES

 July 18, 2017 - Present

MABITAC INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Mabitac, Laguna
 Teaching Technical Vocational and Livelihood Strand in
Grade 12 (Agricultural Crops Production)
 SHS Canteen Manager
 SHS ICT Coordinator
 School Paper Adviser (Filipino)
August 5, 2014 – July 17, 2017
JACOBO Z. GONZALEZ MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL
Binan City, Laguna

RECENT TRAINING AND SEMINAR ATTENDED (2019)

 November 27, 2019

Division Orientation on Data Privacy and Open Educational
Resources (OER)
Sta. Cruz, Laguna

 November 6 -7, 2019

Division ICT Literacy Training Cum Deped Computerized
Program (DCP) and Office 365 Roll – Out
Calamba City, Laguna

 Nov.11 - 15, 2019

2019 Regional Campus Media and Research Conference for
RSPC Qualifier
Taytay, Rizal

 September 25 – 27, 2019

2019 Division Campus Media and Research Conference
San Pedro, Laguna

 September 12 – 13, 2019

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Cluster Campus Media Research Conference

Mabitac, Laguna

 August 22, 23 & 27

District Roll – Out on Cyber safety in School Training for
Teachers
Mabitac, Laguna

 August 9, 2019
IPCRF Data Collection
Pagsanjan, Laguna

 May 28 – 29, 2019

Division Training of Trainers on Teaching Pedagogies
Across Learning Areas

 May 28 – 29, 2019

Division Training of Trainers on Assessment of Learning
Outcome (Filipino)

 February 18 – March 25, 2019

Content- Based Instruction Seminar

 January 7 – 8, 2019
District Roll – Out on EHRIS cum Literacy Training 2019
Mabitac, Laguna

RECENT CITATION AND RECOGNITION

 2017 Senior High School Teacher Achiever Nominee
(Division Level)
 Coach of the Campus Journalist Who Won 5th Placer in
Sports Writing – Filipino in the 2019 Division Secondary
Campus Media and Research Conference
 Coach of the Research Writer Who Won 1st Placer in
Pagpapahayag ng Saliksik 2018 Cluster Level

I hereby certify that the above information is true and connect to the best
of my knowledge and belief.

MARILYN D. MONFERO