Research Projects

🌼 Research Agenda🌼

Research and Extension Agenda for 2023-2026

With the mandate of the University of the Philippines to serve as a research university and lead in public service across various fields of expertise, the Department of Family Life and Child Development aims to promote research and extension programs that align with the College of Home Economics' commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Department is dedicated to serving and empowering children, families, communities, and practitioners. It emphasizes teaching, research, and extension as integral components of the university's core mission. The Department strives to achieve these goals through the following objectives:

To contribute to the production and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the field

a. by utilizing the U.P. Child Development Center as a site for collaboration and knowledge co-creation with early childhood practitioners, institutions, and communities

b. by immersing with families in the communities to unearth and amplify indigenous ways and practices

To strengthen the capability of Filipino families to nurture children and provide them with full support for their welfare and development
To promote evidence-based practices in working with children and families through collaborations and engagements (with professional and academic, local and international, government and non-government organizations, and related initiatives)

a. that are gender transformative and environmental, social and economically sustainable

b. that are context-specific and complement the work and knowledge of existing stakeholders

c. that highlight the value of investing in ECCD and enacting comprehensive and proactive policies for children and families

To uplift the standards of programs and services for children and families (e.g. evaluation and accreditation)
To advocate for the professionalization of ECCD practitioners (e.g. training and capacity-building)
To initiate the establishment of accessible, inclusive, and sustainable child- and family-friendly spaces (in the University, community, etc.)

☀️Research Areas of the Department☀️

New/Updated Research & Extension Areas

FAMILY LIFE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Child and Human Development

Development of Learning Materials
Assessment of Children
Inclusive Education
Gender transformative Child and Human Development
Health, Nutrition, and Wellbeing of Children
Developmental Characteristics of Filipino Children
Brain Development and Learning
Legal bases for Child Development
Child Protection
Emerging Adulthood
Learning Environments
Children in Digital Landscapes

Family Life Development

Parent-Child Relations and Parenting
Marriage and Family Relationships
Filipino Families
Legal Bases of Family Life
Ethics on Family Research
Health and Wellbeing of Filipino families
Home Management
Sustainable Spaces for Children and Families
Nutritional Practices of Families

FAMILY LIFE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Child Development Programs

Evaluation of Local Child Development Programs
Practices in Progressive Education in the Philippines
Ethical Practices in Child Development
Strategies for Brain Development and Learning
Child Protection Policy in Programs for Children
Child Development Programs in Crisis and Disaster Situations
Child Development Programs for sustainability (e.g. climate action, social justice, etc.)

Family Life Programs

Frameworks and Philosophies of Family Life Programs
Implementation of Family Life Programs
Evaluation of Family Life Programs
Family Life Programs for Specialized Groups (e.g., Programs for Older Adults)
Evaluation of Government-Initiated Family Life Programs
Family Life Programs for sustainability (e.g. climate action, social justice, etc.)

🐸Research Projects 🐸

2025

2024

Maclid E. M. (2024). Bukas-Tuklas Discovery Box: Developing and Pilot Testing Physical Manipulatives for Early Science and Mathematics Skills in the Philippines.

Tongson E. C. (2024). Piloting of the Updated Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Checklist.

2023

Briones A. T. (2023). Developing a Filipino Outdoor Play Area for the U.P. Child Development Center. OVCRD.

Alberto A. B. (2023). Developing a Filipino Outdoor Play Area for the U.P. Child Development Center. OVCRD.

Constantino, K. K. R. (2023). Examining ECCD Structures and Service Delivery Mechanisms during COVID-19.

Belda Jr. E. G. (2023). @Alpha (Digital Storybook). Community Engagement Fund of the Parallel Public Spheres.

Yatco R. M. (2023). Developing a Filipino Outdoor Play Area for the U.P. Child Development Center. OVCRD.

Maclid E. M. (2023). Bukas-Tuklas 2: Discovery Boxes in Science and Mathematics for Children Age 6-7 Years and 11 Months Old. DOST-SEI.

Ramiro E. M. E. (2023). Bukas-Tuklas 2: Discovery Boxes in Science and Mathematics for Children Age 6-7 Years and 11 Months Old. DOEST-SEI.

2022

Daloos M. L. A. S. (2022). External Quality Assessment of the BS Family Life and Child Development Program. Office of Academic Assessment and Development Office

Daez J. R. S. (2022). Bukas-Tuklas: Discovery boxes in Science and Mathematics for Children age 4 Years to 5 Years and 11 Months Old. DOST-SEI

Maclid E. M. (2022). Participatory Design in Social and Emotional Learning Experiences of Preschool-aged Children. Power of Zero.
Maclid E. M. (2022). Strategies and Roles of Early Childhood Teachers in Engaging parents in Remote Learning Programs in the Philippines during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Personally Funded

2021

Maclid E. M., Daez J. R. S., Rodriguez R. M. C. (2021). Bukas-Tuklas: Discovery boxes in Science and Mathematics for Children age 4 Years to 5 Years and 11 Months Old. DOST-SEI.

Constantino, K. K. (2021). ECCD Responsiveness LGU Assessment Tool. Early Childhood Development Action Network.

Tongson, E. C. (2021). Sustainable Childcare Investments in Asia and the Pacific. United Nations Research Institute for Social Development.

Daez J. R. S., Francisco F. N. (2021). UPCDC Website Enhancement for the Implementation of the Remote Learning Program. OVCRD.

2020

Rodriguez R. M. C., Maclid E., Saamong C. R., Jamero J. L., Edgar B. Jr. (2020). Evolution of Children's Storybooks in Science and Mathematics. DOST-SEI

Tongson E. C. (2020). In Search of Women in the Sandwhich Generation in the Philippines. OVCRD

Tongson E. C., Miriam U. I. (2020). Support to Home-based Early Childhood Education for Children 0 to 6 Years Old. UNICEF

2019

Rodriguez R. M. C., Azarcon F. M. V. (2019). Establishing Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Education in an Early Childhood Education Curriculum. OVCRD

Bayta M. E. D. (2019). Exploring concepts of safety, inclusivity, and accessibility in public spaces. OVCRD

Maclid E. M. (2019). Multi-Age Group Program of UP Child Development Center: Implementation, Teacher's Practices, and Parent's Perceptions. OVCRD

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