Acknowledgement

First of all, I am grateful to The Almighty God for the strength and wisdom to complete this

research.

I would like also to express my deep and sincere gratitude to our principal, Mr. Solomon A.

Montecillo, Jr, for allowing me to conduct my research and providing me with all the necessary

facilities.

I am extending my appreciation to the teachers of Malungon Gamay Elementary School for

actively participating and answering the questionnaire for my research.

Nobody has been more important to me in the pursuit of this research than the members of my

family. I would like to thank my parents, whose love and guidance are with me in whatever I

pursue. I would like to thank my parents, whose love and guidance are with me in whatever

purpose I pursue. Most importantly, I would like to thank my loving and supportive husband,

Diosdado, and three wonderful children, Kristine Louise, Karl Lou and Kim Lloyd, who provide

unending inspiration.