GAP ANALYIS ON THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS ACQUIRED AND THE

INDUSTRY NEEDS of SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: BASIS FOR PROGRAM

MODULE DEVELOPMENT

A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School

Philippine College of Health Sciences, Inc.

Claro M. Recto, Manila

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

Major in English

ELSA GABRIEL

APRIL 27, 2019

 APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled “GAP ANALYIS ON THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ACQUIRED AND THE INDUSTRY NEEDS of SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
BASIS FOR PROGRAM MODULE DEVELOPMENT” prepared and submitted by Ms. ELSA
GABRIEL, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree in Doctor of Philosophy Major
in Educational Management is hereby recommended for Oral Examination.

EVA B. IMINGAN, Ph.D

Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Examined and approved by the Panel of Examiners in an Oral Examination with a grade of ______.

GEORGE C. CORDERO, Ph.D.

Chairman

FE D. ESPINOSA, Ed.D. ROSIE B. DE LEON, Ph.D

Member Member

HELEN B. AGGABAO, Ph.D

Member

______________________________________________________________________________
Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION, Major in English.

GEORGE C. CORDERO, Ph.D.

Dean, Graduate School
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher is indebted to the following persons, who in one way or another served as

an inspiration.

Mr. Vicente Lim, her thesis adviser, for her encouragement in the pursuit of this study; for

valuing the scientific mind and analysis to come up with and complete the final phase, for the

friendship and graciousness accorded by her and by giving the researcher unwavering faith,

excellent insights and wisdom.

Dr. George C. Cordero, President of PCHS for the challenge and inspiration for us to

continue on the journey of lifelong learning and continuous improvement both personal and

professional stance.

Dr. Fe Espinosa, Dean of the Graduate School and to the members of the panel for the

guidance during the conduct of the study and their invaluable suggestions and comments in the

preparation of this study.

And most of all, to the God Almighty for the strength and wisdom He has bestowed the

researcher.
 DEDICATION

This work is heartily dedicated to my parents,

My husband,

for giving me love, support, motivation and inspiration along the way.

To my children:

may the sacrifices you have seen in me

will give you encouragement and

passion to pursue greater things

in the name of education

for the future

and make a

difference

in the lives

of others.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE…………………………………………………..………… i

APPROVAL SHEET……………………………………………………. ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………. iii

DEDICATION……………………...…………………………………… iv

ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………… v

TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………. xvi

LIST OF TABLES……………………………………………………… xxi

LIST OF FIGURES……………………………………………………. xxiii

CHAPTER

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction………………….………………………… 1

Background of the Study................................... 3

Theoretical Framework………………….…………… 5

Research paradigm……………….…………………… 8

Statement of the Problem……………….…………… 9

Hypothesis………………..………………………….…. 10

Scope and Delimitation……………………………… 11

Significance of the Study………………….……….... 11

Definition of Terms….......................................... 12

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature……………………………….…….. 15

Synthesis of Related Literature and Studies….… 37

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design……………………………………….. 40

Locale and Population...……………………………… 41

Instrument Used….…….…………………..…………. 41

Statistical Treatment of Data……………………….. 43

REFERENCES
APPENDICES

A. Letter of Intent

B. Approval

C. Questionnaire