Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training and Innovation (MCERTI)

Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training and Innovation (MCERTI)

The Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training, and Innovation (MCERTI) serves as the College of Education's central hub for research and innovation. MCERTI spearheads research activities, fostering advancements in education through its commitment to the diffusion of knowledge and educational technologies. By establishing strong linkages and networks, MCERTI ensures the sustainability of its endeavors. MCERTI strategically aligns its research with issues that beset the Philippine Educational system and with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which promotes quality, inclusive education, and lifelong learning opportunities for all.

NICHE AREAS

Curriculum Studies
Pedagogy and Innovations
School Governance
Educational Assessments
Teacher Training Research

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address:
Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training and Innovation (MCERTI)
Rm 212, College of Education
Iñigo St. Bo. Obrero, Davao City, Philippines

Phone: (082)227-8192 Local 227
Email: ced_research@usep.edu.ph

HENRY C. ENCABO

MCERTI Center Manager

ROSIE LYN G. TUBA

Center Staff

The College of Education Research Agenda

The CED Research Agenda is a roadmap for our collective intellectual pursuit and aspirations for social change. It highlights the pressing educational issues that compel our faculty, students, and stakeholders to seek knowledge and solutions. By identifying these challenges, the agenda aligns our research efforts with broader development goals, enabling us to leverage our expertise in addressing critical societal needs. It reflects our commitment to generating knowledge that not only expands the frontiers of education but also transforms lives and communities.

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2025 Publications

The Role of Stressors and Supports in Early Childhood Education Instructional Quality

Almasa, R. D. (2025). The role of stressors and supports in early childhood education instructional quality. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 101233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101233

2024 Publications

Construction of RLUF-Type Copula Generated by Rüschendorf Method to Model Time-Varying Dependency for Dengue, Precipitation and Temperature

Deluao, J.V., Macalos, M.O., Arcede, J.P. (2024). Construction of RLUF-Type Copula Generated by Rüschendorf Method to Model Time-Varying Dependency for Dengue, Precipitation and Temperature, Asia Pacific Journal of Mathematics, 11 , 105.
doi:10.28924/APJM/11-105

Greener pasture in the government sector? A factor structure on public service motivation among government employees in the Philippines

Tudy, R. (2024). Greener pasture in the government sector? A factor structure on public service motivation among government employees in the Philippines. Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 5(3), e24047. https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i3.782

Teachers’ Views on the Conduct of Class Observation: The Philippine DepEd Setting

Torres, M. V., Zerrudo, A. P., Labad, V. S., & Gabales, B. G. (2024). Teachers’ views on the
conduct of class observation: The Philippine DepEd setting. International Journal of Instruction, 17(3),
453-474. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2024.17325a

The Evolving Role of Social Media in Enhancing Quality of Life: A Global Perspective Across 10 Countries

Marzo, R. R., Jun Chen, H. W., Ahmad, A., Tudy, R., Thew, H. Z., Choy, J. S., Ng, C. H., ... & Elsayed, M. E. (2024). The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries. Archives of Public Health, 82(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-023-01222-z

2023 Publications

Development and Validation of Parental Involvment Scale

Santillan, V., Callaman, R., & Englis, T. (2023). Development and Validation of the Parental Involvement Scale (PIS). Journal Of Community Development Research (Humanities And Social Sciences), 16(4), 45-57. doi:10.14456/jcdr-hs.2023.34

Evaluating The Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System Using SERVQUAL Model

Francisco, J. M., & Jasmin, N. (2023). Evaluating The Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System Using SERVQUAL Model. Journal of Technical Education and Training, 15(3), 46-54. https://doi.org/10.30880/jtet.2023.15.03.005

Alignment between teachers' assessment practices and principles of outcomes-based education in the context of Philippine education reform

Alonzo, D., Bejano, J., & Labad, V. (2023). Alignment between teachers’ assessment practices and principles of outcomes-based education in the context of Philippine education reform. International Journal of Instruction, 16(1), 489-506. . https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2023.16127a

The Journey of a Non-Native English Speaker towards Scopus Publication: An Autoethnography

Tudy, R. (2023). The Journey of a Non-Native English Speaker towards Scopus Publication: An Autoethnography. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 11(2), 97–106. https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj2311.02.09

2024 Research Briefs

Redesigning the USePAT as a Measure of College Readiness

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2024 Policy Briefs

How can the USePAT be more Inclusive to students with Disabilities?

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MCERTI Whitelist of Education Journals

The Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training, and Innovation (MCERTI) has compiled this list to encourage College of Education faculty and students to publish in affordable, high-quality, discipline-specific journals. The journals listed typically do not charge publication fees, or if they do, the fees do not exceed $350 USD. To learn more about the journals, we recommend visiting their websites directly.

This list is a work in progress. We only include journals that meet our specific criteria, and we're constantly adding more. We encourage you to explore reputable databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, ASEAN Citation Index and the Bro. Andrew Gonzales Philippine Citation Index for other journals that also accept articles in Education. For feedback on this list, please email: ced_research@usep.edu.ph

List of Scopus and Web of Science Journals

List of ASEAN Citation Indexed Journals

Other High Quality Journals in Education

This list includes journals published by other universities. These journals may not yet be indexed in popular databases like Scopus, but they are known for publishing high-quality, original research.

Services Offered

Review of Thesis and Dissertation Concepts

MCERTI reviews research proposals for both undergraduate and graduate students. The review focuses on aligning the proposal with the College of Education's Research Agenda. We provide feedback to students, allowing them to work with their advisors to refine the proposal. Undergraduate and graduate students can submit their concept proposals by clicking the respective submission buttons below.

Linkages and Partnerships

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Center Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH)

https://www.seameo-innotech.org/

SEAMEO INNOTECH develops educational resources to improve learning outcomes across Southeast Asia. Faculty from the College of Education have been recognized for their expertise by SEAMEO INNOTECH, collaborating on the development of blended learning modules for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and serving as trainers for the continuing education program offered jointly by DepEd (Department of Education) and SEAMEO INNOTECH.

Department of Education Regional XI (DepEd Regional Office XI)

https://depedroxi.ph/

The Department of Education Region XI (DepEd XI) is government body taking charge of all elementary, high schools, and special educational institutions in Davao Region. They have been a strong and consistent partner of the College of Education (CED) at USeP. This partnership is exemplified by MCERTI, which conducts extension activities that leverage the research and expertise of the CED faculty.

Commission on Higher Education

https://ched.gov.ph/

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), is the Philippines' governing body for higher education institutions, has commissioned a number of CED Faculty for the Scoping Study on Teacher Education Project and continues to be a source of funding support for research and extension.