Research Capability and Productivity: Basis for Responsive Research Development Plan

This study aimed to determine the research capability and productivity of the faculty as the basis for a responsive research development plan. A descriptive-correlation method of research was adopted using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation in determining the relationship between faculty’s research capability and research productivity. The data were gathered through validated semi-structured survey instruments and unstructured interviews. Frequency distribution, percentage technique, weighted mean, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient were used in the interpretation of data. Faculty respondents’ mean productivity was higher on publication (4.05) as author (3.27), with journals as publication outlets (2.69), and indexed in journals (2.07). They are moderately capable in terms of conceptual skills (4.31); computational skills (3.29) and technical skills (2.89). A significant relationship exists between research capability and productivity in conceptual (.039) and technical skills (.012) Findings also revealed that the research capability of the faculty that showed significant relationship with research productivity was along conceptual skills (r=.693; p=0.039) and technical skills (r=.786; p=.012) at a 5% level of significance. A Responsive Research Development Plan” was designed for faculty members to enhance their research capabilities, focusing on developing research skills and integrating technology in research and publication. It is recommended that a research capability training program be designed to enhance teachers’ skills in writing publishable research.