Pansariling Kakayahan ng mga Guro sa Filipino sa Pagsulat ng Aksyon Pananaliksik

This study determined the self-efficacy of DepEd Filipino language teachers in writing action research and explored their attitudes toward research as well as the challenges they face in the research writing process.Utilizing a multimethod approach, quantitative data were cokakallected through a survey questionnaire to describe teachers' levels of self-efficacy and attitudes, while qualitative data from interviews provided insights into the specific challenges encountered.Data analysis included mean, bivariate correlation analysis computations and thematic analysis.Results indicated that teachers generally rated their self-efficacy in writing action research as very good, although confidence in formulating research questions and applying action research methods was rated as good.The participants strongly agreed that engaging in research is valuable and beneficial to their professional development.Despite recognizing its importance, many teachers agreed that writing action research is challenging and can induce anxiety.Overall, there is a significant relationship between the self-efficacy of DepEd Filipino teachers in writing action research and their attitude toward research.The challenges identified included time constraints, heavy workload, limited experience and knowledge, difficulties in the research process, and resource limitations.The Department of Education should provide targeted professional development, improve access to research resources, and offer technical support to enhance teachers' research skills and engagement.