Development and validation of a research education booklet for high school students of Divine Word College of San Jose

Despite increasing emphasis on research competence among secondary learners in the Philippines, many high school students still struggle to acquire the necessary knowledge and abilities in science investigatory research.Through this research and development study, a science investigatory research booklet was developed and subjected to validation by student respondents from Divine Word College of San Jose.The primary goal of this study is to improve and assist the teaching and learning process in research subjects by creating a structured, learner-centered supplementary instructional material.The analysis-design-development-implementation-evaluation (ADDIE) model served as the framework for the developmental process of the booklet.Findings revealed a number of least learned competencies in research, especially in formulating research methods and design, proposing data gathering procedures, and selecting statistical tools.This suggested the necessity of developing a specialized booklet designed to strengthen these areas.Students evaluated the developed booklet and judged it to be very satisfactory in terms of appropriateness, coherence, usefulness, and adequacy.The student-validated material, as an output of the study, may serve as a potential supplementary resource for improving student understanding of essential research competencies.Wider implementation and further review of the booklet are recommended to strengthen its effectiveness across varied learning contexts.