COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Block 15 Lot 2, Lopez Compound,

Tabon 1, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Las Pinas City
September 2017
Atty. Ronaldo M. Daquioag
Region III Director
National Commission on Indigenous People
K and L Building, Consunji Street
San Fernando, Pampanga 2000

Dear Atty. Daquioag,

I am writing to you this letter in interest of conducting a research and simulation study with
respect to the Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSPs) guidelines regarding the
Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga. I am Marlo Anthony L. Burgos, 5 th year B.S.
Architecture student of Adamson University.
I am doing my research in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements in my subject,
Architectural Design 9 (Thesis Writing), with an approved working title L.E.A.P.: A Sustainable
Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga. In lieu with this, I
would like to request a permission to conduct a simulation study that may take two to three
days in order to acquire additional supporting information regarding the Aeta Community.
Attach with this letter is the program outline and protocol for the said research.
The information provided will be of a good help to the project, and with the use information
will be for academic purposes only. I am hoping for your positive response with this matter. I
appreciate your time and effort in assisting me with this request.

Very Respectfully Yours,

Marlo Anthony L, Burgos

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Block 15 Lot 2, Lopez Compound,

Tabon
1,
Fajardo,
Las
September,

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Barangay
Pinas City
2017

Daniel

Randie S. Bacani
Chief, National Commission on Indigenous People
2nd floor, Public Market Annex Building, Poblacion,
Floridablanca, Pampanga
Sir Bacani:
I am writing to you this letter in interest of conducting a research study with respect to the
Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSPs) guidelines regarding the Aeta Community
in Floridablanca, Pampanga. I am Marlo Anthony L. Burgos, 5 th year B.S. Architecture student of
Adamson University.
I am doing my research in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements in my subject,
Architectural Design 9 (Thesis Writing), with an approved working title L.E.A.P.: A Sustainable
Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga. In lieu with this, I
would like to ask some of your time to answer this few questions that may benefit the
development of the project proposal. Your knowledge with relation to this topic will be an
essential contribution to this endeavor.
The data provided will be of a good help to the project, and following information will be for
academic purposes only. I am hoping for your positive response with this matter. I appreciate
your time and effort in assisting me with this request.

Very Respectfully Yours,

Marlo Anthony L, Burgos

Block 15 Lot 2,
Tabon
1,
Fajardo,
Las
September, 2017

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Lopez Compound,
Barangay
Daniel
Pinas City

Gloria R. De Leon
Municipal Social Welfare and Development
Municipality of Floridablanca, Pampanga
Madam De Leon:
I am writing to you this letter in interest of conducting a research study with respect to the
Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSPs) guidelines regarding the Aeta Community
in Floridablanca, Pampanga. I am Marlo Anthony L. Burgos, 5 th year B.S. Architecture student of
Adamson University.
I am doing my research in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements in my subject,
Architectural Design 9 (Thesis Writing), with an approved working title L.E.A.P.: A Sustainable
Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga. In lieu with this, I
would like to ask some of your time to answer this few questions that may benefit the
development of the project proposal. Your knowledge with relation to this topic will be an
essential contribution to this endeavor.
The data provided will be of a good help to the project, and following information will be for
academic purposes only. I am hoping for your positive response with this matter. I appreciate
your time and effort in assisting me with this request.

Very Respectfully Yours,

Marlo Anthony L, Burgos

Block 15 Lot 2,
Tabon
1,
Fajardo, Las Pinas City
September, 2017

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Lopez Compound,
Barangay
Daniel

Anita Casupanan
Kapitana ng Nabuclod
Munisipalidad ng Floridablanca, Pampanga
Madam Casupanan:
Magandang Araw po Kapitana. Ako po ay sumusulat sa inyo upang humingi po ng permiso na
magsa-gawa ng pag aaral sa inyong kumunidad. Ako po si Marlo Anthony L. Burgos, na tigaMaynila at kasalukuyang nasa huling taon ko na po ng pag aaral ng Arkitektura sa Adamson
University.
Kasalukuyan ko pong ginagawa ang aking proyekto na tumatalakay sa pagbuo ng isang
paaralan na para po sa mga kapatid nating Aeta. Ang proyekto ay pinangalanang L.E.A.P.: A
Sustainable Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga. Kasama
po sa aking pag aaral ang maka-usap at makapanayam ang ilan sa mga lider po ng inyong
komunidad para po mas higit ko pong maintindihan ang inyong mga pangangailanan at
suhestiyon kung sakali mang magkaroon ng isang sentrong paaralan na malapit sa inyong
lugar.
Makakaasa po kayong ang mga inpormasyong aking makukuha mula po sa inyo ay para
lamang po sa nasabing pag-aaral. Maraming Salamat po mainit na pagtanggap at sa inyong
oras sa pagtulong po sa aking pag aaral.

Lubos na Gumalgaang,

Marlo Anthony L, Burgos

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Block 15 Lot 2,
Tabon 1, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Las Pinas City
September, 2017

Lopez Compound,

Principal
Nabuclod Elementary School
Barangay Nabuclod, Floridablanca, Pampanga
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you this letter in interest of conducting a research study with respect to the
Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSPs) guidelines regarding the Aeta Community
in Floridablanca, Pampanga. I am Marlo Anthony L. Burgos, 5 th year B.S. Architecture student of
Adamson University.
I am doing my research in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements in my subject,
Architectural Design 9 (Thesis Writing), with an approved working title L.E.A.P.: A Sustainable
Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga. In lieu with this, I
would like to ask some of your time to answer this few questions that may benefit the
development of the project proposal. Your knowledge with relation to this topic will be an
essential contribution to this endeavor.
The data provided will be of a good help to the project, and following information will be for
academic purposes only. I am hoping for your positive response with this matter. I appreciate
your time and effort in assisting me with this request.

Very Respectfully Yours,

Marlo Anthony L, Burgos

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Block 15 Lot 2,
Tabon 1, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Las Pinas City
September, 2017

Lopez Compound,

Teacher
Nabuclod Elementary School
Barangay Nabuclod, Floridablanca, Pampanga
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you this letter in interest of conducting a research study with respect to the
Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSPs) guidelines regarding the Aeta Community
in Floridablanca, Pampanga. I am Marlo Anthony L. Burgos, 5 th year B.S. Architecture student of
Adamson University.
I am doing my research in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements in my subject,
Architectural Design 9 (Thesis Writing), with an approved working title L.E.A.P.: A Sustainable
Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga. In lieu with this, I
would like to ask some of your time to answer this few questions that may benefit the
development of the project proposal. Your knowledge with relation to this topic will be an
essential contribution to this endeavor.
The data provided will be of a good help to the project, and following information will be for
academic purposes only. I am hoping for your positive response with this matter. I appreciate
your time and effort in assisting me with this request.

Very Respectfully Yours,

Marlo Anthony L, Burgos

Informed
Research

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Consent for the

Participant

Title of Study: L.E.A.P (Livelihood, Education, Advocacy/Agriculture, and Protection): A Sustainable

Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga
To assist our note-taking, I would like to record our conversation today via a camera recorder or a cell phone
recorder whichever do you prefer. Please sign the consent form attach with this protocol. For your
information, only the researcher on the project will have the privileged to access the recordings made which
will be deleted eventually after they are transferred. Essentially, this document only states that: (a) all
information gathered will be held confidential, (b) your participation is voluntary and you may stop at any time
if you feel uncomfortable, and (c) I do not intend to impose any harm. Thank you for agreeing to participate.
I have planned this interview to last no longer that one hour. During this time, I have numerous questions that
I would like to cover. If time begins to run short, it may be necessary to interrupt you in order to push ahead
and complete this line of questioning.
Description of the research
Good Day. My name is Marlo Anthony L. Burgos. Thank you for participating Im currently conducting my
thesis at Adamson University and doing a research study about designing a new learning environment for
Aeta Community. The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of the culture, education and
livelihood system of Aeta people. This study aims to develop a conceptual model of a learning environment
that is sustainable intended for the said Community.
Risks and Discomforts
There are no known risks that are linked with this research.
Potential Benefits
The benefit to you personally will be that you have contributed to knowledge about how this project would be
able to push through and become very much feasible project that can open the minds of the higher authority.
Protection of Confidentiality
Your name will not be revealed in any publication that might result from this study. And the information
gathered will be used at my utmost confidentiality.
Voluntary Participation
Participation in this research study is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or withdraw from the study at
any time.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this study or if any problems arise, please contact Marlo Anthony
Burgos at +63906 6151 844 or E-mail me at mantoniburgos@gmail.com
Consent
I have read this Informed Consent form and have given the opportunity to ask questions. I agree to
participate in this research study.
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Name: ____________________________________________
A copy of this consent form should be given to you.

INTERVIEW

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GUIDE

QUESTIONS

(NCIP Chief Randie Bacani)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

What are the basic needs that are being neglected in the Aeta Community?
What are the basic livelihood activities of an Aeta Family? Does it sustain their daily needs?
What can be done or what are the following solutions that would improve their daily lifestyle?
What are the primary cultures an Aeta that may affect their educational and daily needs?
Do you know any sustainable development goals pertaining to the Aeta Community?
What can you say about the education system that is experienced by the Aeta Community?
What are the current issues and problems that are currently faced by the Aeta education system?
Does Calamities have a big factor to the sustainability of the Aeta School?
Do you know someone or do you have any list of Aetas that completed his/her education? What are
their professions? And where are they now?
What do you want to see and what are the things that should be included in a learning environment
for the Aeta Community?
What do you think should be done to be able to successfully implement the K-12 education system?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of providing an upgraded educational
system to the culture of the Aetas?
Does the Aeta community do have challenges that are affecting their ethnicity and their identity?
Change is constant, but can you list some advantages and disadvantages on improving the lifestyle
of the Aeta Community? And how will be able to address those disadvatages?
How does this kind of project be able to preserve and sustain the culture of Aeta Community?
What are the following activities or events that should be implemented in the curriculum or the
learning environment system to strengthen their identities and culture?
If this project would be implemented, do you know some organization that can be the primary
resource of funding of these kinds of projects?
What are the current programs of the government that is currently helpful to their community?
How does Community Involvement a tool for a successful development program?
What can you suggest to be able to involve the local community in upgrading their way of living?

INTERVIEW

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GUIDE

QUESTIONS

(NCIP Director Atty. Ronaldo Daquiaog)

1. What is IKSP?
2. What is IPRA Law?
3. What are the laws that will be involve in conducting a development regarding the Indigenous
People? How does the indigenous people affect by these laws?
4. What are the rights of the indigenous people specifically the Aetas that is not being implemented or
neglected?
5. What are the basic livelihood activities of an Aeta Family? Does it sustain their daily needs?
6. What can be done or what are the following solutions that would improve their daily lifestyle?
7. What are the primary cultures an Aeta that may affect their educational and daily needs?
8. Do you know any sustainable development goals pertaining to the Aeta Community?
9. What can you say about the education system that is experienced by the Aeta Community?
10. What are the current issues and problems that are currently faced by the Aeta education system?
11. Does Calamities have a big factor to the sustainability of the Aeta School?
12. Do you know someone or do you have any list of Aetas that completed his/her education? What are
their professions? And where are they now?
13. What do you want to see and what are the things that should be included in a learning environment
for the Aeta Community?
14. What do you think should be done to be able to successfully implement the K-12 education system?
15. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of providing an upgraded educational
system to the culture of the Aetas?
16. Does the Aeta community do have challenges that are affecting their ethnicity and their identity?
17. Change is constant, but can you list some advantages and disadvantages on improving the lifestyle
of the Aeta Community? And how will be able to address those disadvatages?
18. How does this kind of project be able to preserve and sustain the culture of Aeta Community?
19. What are the following activities or events that should be implemented in the curriculum or the
learning environment system to strengthen their identities and culture?
20. If this project would be implemented, do you know some organization that can be the primary
resource of funding of these kinds of projects?
21. What are the current programs of the government that is currently helpful to their community?
22. How does Community Involvement a tool for a successful development program?

INTERVIEW

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GUIDE

QUESTIONS

(Principal, Nabuclod Elementary School)

1. What do you think matters most to teachers in terms of classrooms and facilities design?
2. What do you think matters most to students in terms of classrooms and facilities design?
3. What do you think are the other facilities that are really needed by the Aeta community that would
enhance their holistic learning?
4. How would you describe the current educational system of the Nabuclod Elementary School?
5. What are the challenges that are faced both by the teachers and students that affect their learning
system?
6. What can you say about the K-12 curriculum implemented by the government? Do you think it would
have a vast effect to the culture of the Aeta people?
7. What is your idea of a great place to learn? Can you give it a descriptive name or label?
8. If you would be given a chance to contribute to the design or an idea of a 21 st century school, what could
you suggest to the design team that would really help the whole Aeta community?
9. How would you engage the students to always go to school? And what are the ways of the school to
engage the whole community in developing their own identity?
10. What do you think are the effective ways of teaching that would really be beneficial to the growth of a
student?
11. What would be the best curriculum when it comes to senior high school that would be to the
community development of the Aetas?
12. What are the problems, when it comes to facilities, in your school?
13. As an educator, how would you see the future learning environment?
14. Does the school give an importance to community participation to the overall growth of the students?
15. Is there any other teaching ways that would really help the students to fully understand and apply the
lessons in real life situations?
16. What are your observations to the Aeta students? What are their common problems in terms of going to
school? And how does the school encourage the out of school youth in attending the school again?
17. Does the school offer alternative learning system for the elderly? Who are the qualified people to take
ALS? And how is it implemented?
18. Can you describe your current working environment?
19. What do you think is the ideal time for traveling or walking for children that are going to school?
20. How does school environment really affects the students learning ability?
21. Do you think there are also disadvantages in the culture of the Aeta if their way of living and learning
would be improved? How do you think one should address that?
22. In what ways can physical educational facilities influence teaching and learning?
23. What are the hindrances in the current school that greatly affect the students way of learning?

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INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONS (Teachers, Nabuclod Elementary School)

What are the challenges that you are facing as an educator in this school? How
are you able to address those issues?
2. How do you motivate the Aeta student to still go to school despite the
challenges they are facing in their everyday lives?
1.

3. What do you think matters most to you most in terms of classrooms and facilities design?
4. What do you think matters most to students in terms of classrooms and facilities design?
5. What do you think are the other facilities that are really needed by the Aeta community that would
enhance their holistic learning?
6. How would you describe the current educational system of the Nabuclod Elementary School?
7. How do the present facilities affect the way of thinking of the students and their way of learning things?
8. What can you say about the K-12 curriculum implemented by the government? Do you think it would
have a vast effect to the culture of the Aeta people?
9. What are your motivational factors to both the parents and the children to participate in school
programs?
10. What is your idea of a great place to learn? Can you give it a descriptive name or label?
11. What are some distinct behaviors or movements of your student that really affect your way of teaching?
12. If you would be given a chance to contribute to the design or an idea of a 21 st century school, what could
you suggest to the design team that would really help the whole Aeta community?
13. How would you engage the students to always go to school? And what are the ways of the school to
engage the whole community in developing their own identity?
14. What do you think are the effective ways of teaching that would really be beneficial to the growth of a
student?
15. What would be the best curriculum when it comes to senior high school that would be to the
community development of the Aetas?
16. As an educator, how would you see the future learning environment?
17. Does the school give an importance to community participation to the overall growth of the students?
18. Is there any other teaching ways that would really help the students to fully understand and apply the
lessons in real life situations?
19. What are your observations to the Aeta students? What are their common problems in terms of going to
school? And how does the school encourage the out of school youth in attending the school again?
20. Does the school offer alternative learning system for the elderly? Who are the qualified people to take
ALS? And how is it implemented?
21. Can you describe your current working environment?
22. What do you think is the ideal time for traveling or walking for children that are going to school?
23. How does school environment really affects the students learning ability?
24. Do you think there are also disadvantages in the culture of the Aeta if their way of living and learning
would be improved? How do you think one should address that?
25. In what ways can physical educational facilities influence teaching and learning?
26. What are the hindrances in the current school that greatly affect the students way of learning?

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INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONS (Kapitana Anita, Barangay Nabuclod)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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21.

Ano ano po ang mga pasilidad na kailangan dito sa inyong komunidad?

Ano ano rin po ang pangunahing ikinabubuhhay ng karamihang sa pamilya ng mga Aeta?
Maaari niyo po bang ibahagi ang mga problemang inyong nararansan bilang kapitana ng barangay?
Paano po kayo nakikipag ugnayan sa lokal na pamahalaan upang masolusyunan ang mga nasabing
problema?
Tungkol naman po sa agrikultura, paano niyo po napapangalagaan ang mga pananim kung gayong may
kakulangan kayo pagdating sa irigasyon?
Paano po nakikipagunayan ang inyong komunidad sa pakikipag kalakalan?
Bukod sa agrikultura may iba pa po bang pinagkakaabalahan ang mga Aeta lalong lalo na tuwing di pa
sumasapit ang anihan?
Paano po ang ginagawa ng mga tagarito pagdating sa pagtatanim?
May mga pagsubok po bang nararansan ang inyong nasasakupan pagdating sa pakikipagkala-kalan
lalong lalo na sa mga taga bayan?
Ano ano po ba ang mga okasyon na pinaghahandaan ng inyong pamayanan? Ano ano po ang mga
tradisyon na patuloy nyo pong isinasabuhay?
May sapat po bang suplay ng kuryente dito sa inyong pamayanan?
Saan po naggagaling ang pansamantalang koneksyon ng inyong tubig?
Ano ano po ang mga programang inyong isinasagawa sa inyong komunidad na lalong nagpapatibay ng
inyong pagkakakilanlan?
May mga kilala po ba kayong Aeta na nakatapos o nakatungtong ng kolehiyo? Nasaan na po sila
ngayon?
Ano ano po ang iba pang modernong pagbabago na nakaapekto sa inyong pamumuhay?
Ang modernong pagbabago bang ito ay nakaapekto ng malaki sa inyong kultura?
Paano niyo po napapanatili ang inyong kultura sa modernong panahon?
Gaano po kadalas pumunta ang mga namamahagi ng tulong sa inyong pamayanan? Saan po nang
gagaling ang karamihan sa kanila?
Tuloy tuloy po ba ang pag gabay sa inyo ng gobyerno upang mas lalong mapabuti ang pamumuhay ng
mga Aeta?
Tungkol naman po sa edukasyon, ano ano po ang mga programa ng pamahalaan na nakatutulong sa
aspetong ito?
Gaano po kayo kadalas natatamaan ang inyong komunidad ng mga kalamidad? At gaano kalaki ang
pinsala nito sa inyong pamayanan?

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INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONS (Madam Gloria De Leon, MSWD)
1. What are the rights of the indigenous people specifically the Aetas that is not being implemented or
neglected?
2. What are the basic livelihood activities of an Aeta Family? Does it sustain their daily needs?
3. What can be done or what are the following solutions that would improve their daily lifestyle?
4. What are the primary cultures an Aeta that may affect their educational and daily needs?
5. Do you know any sustainable development goals pertaining to the Aeta Community?
6. What can you say about the education system that is experienced by the Aeta Community?
7. What are the current issues and problems that are currently faced by the Aeta education system?
8. What are the programs of MSWD that helps the Aeta Community in upgrading their lives?
9. Does Calamities have a big factor to the sustainability of the Aeta School?
10. Do you know someone or do you have any list of Aetas that completed his/her education? What are
their professions? And where are they now?
11. What do you want to see and what are the things that should be included in a learning environment
for the Aeta Community?
12. What do you think should be done to be able to successfully implement the K-12 education system?
13. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of providing an upgraded educational
system to the culture of the Aetas?
14. Does the Aeta community do have challenges that are affecting their ethnicity and their identity?
15. Change is constant, but can you list some advantages and disadvantages on improving the lifestyle
of the Aeta Community? And how will be able to address those disadvatages?
16. How does this kind of project be able to preserve and sustain the culture of Aeta Community?
17. What are the following activities or events that should be implemented in the curriculum or the
learning environment system to strengthen their identities and culture?
18. If this project would be implemented, do you know some organization that can be the primary
resource of funding of these kinds of projects?
19. What are the current programs of the government that is currently helpful to their community?
20. How does Community Involvement a tool for a successful development program?

Survey

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Questionnaire

(Aeta

Student, Elementary)
Pangalan: _________________________________ Antas: ________________ Edad: ____ Kasarian: ________
1. Ano ang iyong paboritong ginagawa sa eskwelahan?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Ano ang gusto mo maging sa iyong pag-laki?_______________________________________________
3. Ikaw ba ay araw-araw napasok sa eskwelahan? Oo___ Hinde___ Kung hinde ano ang dahilan
ng iyong pagliban?__________________________________________________________________________
4. Ano ang trabaho ng iyong mga magulang?__________________________________________________
5. Kung magkakaroon ng isang bagong eskwelahan, ano ang gusto mong makita o
madagdag? _________________________________________________________________________________
6. Maaari mo bang isalaysay o iguhit ang iyong ideya ng isang kumpletong paaralan o di kaya
ilarawan ang gusto mong makita sa loob ng paaralan? Iguhit o ilarawan sa ibaba.

Maraming Salamat Kapatid!

Survey Questionnaire (Aeta Student, High school)

Pangalan: _________________________________ Antas: ________________ Edad: ____ Kasarian: ________
1. Ano ang iyong paboritong ginagawa sa loob ng eskwelahan?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Ano ang gusto mong pag aralan sa Senior Highschool at bakit?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Ikaw ba ay araw-araw napasok sa eskwelahan? Oo___ Hinde___ Kung hinde ano ang dahilan
ng iyong pagliban?__________________________________________________________________________
4. Ano ang trabaho ng iyong mga magulang?__________________________________________________

5. Kung
bagong
gusto

magkakaroon ng isang
eskwelahan, ano ang

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
mong

makita

madagdag?

_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Maaari mo bang isalaysay o iguhit ang iyong ideya ng isang kumpletong paaralan o di kaya
ilarawan ang gusto mong makita sa loob ng paaralan? Iguhit o ilarawan sa ibaba o di kaya
ay sa likurang bahagi ng papel

Maraming Salamat Kapatid!

Survey Questionnaire (Aeta Parents/ Elderly)

Pangalan: ___________________________________ Edad: __________ Antas na Natapos ______________
Taon ng paninirahan sa komunidad: ______ Hanapbuhay: _____________________________________
Bilang ng Anak: ________ Bilang ng anak na nag-aaral: ________
1. Ano po ang kadalasang pagsubok na kinakaharap ninyo sa paghahanapbuhay?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Paano niyo po sinosolusyunan ang mga pagsubok na inyong kinakaharap?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Magkano po kadalasan ang inyong kinikita sa paghahanap buhay? ________________________
4. Bukod sa pangunahing hanapbuhay may mga alternatibo pa po ba kayong alam na
pwedeng pagkakitaan? ____________________________________________________________________
5. Papayag po ba kayo kung sakaling magkaroon ng isang sentral na paaralan malapit sa
inyong komunidad? Oo ___ Hinde _____ Bakit ______________________________________________
6. Gusto niyo po ba na pumasok sa isang alternative learning system o ALS kung
magkakaroon ng pagkakataon? ___________________________________________________________

7. Kung
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bibigyan

ng

pagkakataon

na

matuto ng isang alternatibong pangkakakitaan ano ano po ang gusto ninyong matutunan?
__________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Ano ano pong pasilidad ang gusto ninyong magkaroon para magamit ng buong
komunidad? _________________________________________________________________________________

Maraming Salamat Kapatid!

Paticipation Information Sheet for Principal and Teachers

Title of Study: L.E.A.P (Livelihood, Education, Advocacy/Agriculture, and Protection): A Sustainable
Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga
PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH: This is an invitation to participate in an undergraduate study conducted by
a student at the Adamson University. Marlo Anthony Burgos is currently working on his thesis under the
supervision of Ar. Jasmin Grace P. Lee (jasmingrace.lee@adamson.edu.ph). The said research will provide
data for Marlos undergraduate thesis.
The purpose of this research is to derive a design for a sustainable school for all the Aeta. This project will
explore the future needs and at the same time sustaining the identity by preserving the culture of Aeta people.
This study is both helpful for future planning of the schools and for stakeholders to understand and utilized
their resources at a sustaining factor for a community development.
RESEARCHER
Marlo Anthony L. Burgos, 5th year B.S.Architecture Student at Adamson University
Contact Number: +63906 615 1844 Email Add: mantoniburgos@gmail.com
METHOD AND DEMANDS ON PARTICIPANTS
The research would involve an interview for the teachers and principal with an assistance of video recorder or
cell phone voice recorder, and a chosen class that would participate in the survey activity. The interview would
only take less than an hour the same with the survey activity inside the classroom. The desired time would be
after the period so that there would be no interruption in between the class. The interview would only contain
questions that would validate to the present and future needs of the Aeta and also the other end user of the
proposed project. On the other hand the survey activity contains few questions and an illustration or drawing
session for the children. Lastly the researcher would also observe the movement and activity of the
administrators and students throughout the day.
POSSIBLE RISKS, INCONVENIENCES AND DISCOMFORTS
Apart from few minutes of your time, I can anticipate no risks for you. Your Involvement in the said study is
voluntary and you may withdraw your participation from the study at any time and withdraw any data that you
have provided to that point. Refusal to participate in the study will not affect your relationship with the
institution and the investigator.
BENEFITS OF THE RESEARCH

All the findings

summarized and
use
of
the
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development of the school. Findings will also be included in the
well assured. The participants will not be identified in any part of the research.

from the study will be

translated for the future
community and also the
thesis. Confidentiality is

Thank you for your interest in this study.

Consent Form for School (Defined as staff, students and parents) to participate in the study
Title of Study: L.E.A.P (Livelihood, Education, Advocacy/Agriculture, and Protection): A Sustainable
Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga
Researchers Name: Marlo Anthony L. Burgos
I have been given information about L.E.A.P. (Livelihood, Education, Advocacy/Agriculture, and Protection): A
Sustainable Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga and discussed the
research project with Marlo, who is conducting this research as part of his undergraduate thesis supervised
by Ar. Jasmin Grace P. Lee in the College of Architecture at the Adamson University.
I haave been advised of the potential risks and burdens associated with this research, and have had an
opportunity to ask Marlo any question I may have about the research and the participation of the school as
the study. I understand that participation in this research is voluntary.
If I have any further enquiries about the research, I can contact Marlo Anthony Burgos thru cell phone
(+63906 615 1844) or thru email (mantoniburgos@gmail.com) or his adviser, Ar. Jasmin Grace P. Lee
(jasmingrace.lee@adamson.edu.ph). If I have any concerns or complaints regarding the way the research is
or has been conducted. I have the authority to withdraw the participation in the said research.
By signing below I am giving consent to the participation of _______________________________________.
(Name of School/ Participant) in the research project entitled: L.E.A.P. (Livelihood, Education,
Advocacy/Agriculture, and Protection): A Sustainable Learning Environment for Aeta Community in
Floridablanca, Pampanga
I understand that findings of this research project will be used for a thesis, an article and possibly other
published studies or presentation and I consent for it to be used in this manner.

Signed

Date:

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____________________________________
Name (please print)
____________________________________
Name of School
____________________________________

A copy of this consent form should be given to you.

Thesis Project: L.E.A.P. (Livelihood, Education, Advocacy/Agriculture, and Protection): A Sustainable

Learning Environment for Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga
The main goal for this study is to develop a conceptual model for a school that would also act as a community
center that would be flexible and be able to adapt to the needs and dynamic changes of the stakeholders
(Aeta Community in Floridablanca, Pampanga).
The thesis intends at creating one such built environment within its specific context, with a vocation based
program linked to the formal education system structured by the inherent community, working as the preferred
model for a government run school in developing nations

PROJECT OBJECTIVES
To create a culturally diverse educational facility that would enhance their skills by providing fundamental
education that goes beyond functional literacy that would give them better opportunities
To develop a community school that will be perceived as not only an educational institution but also as a
community social and cultural center that involves community development, and community engagement, in
hopes of improved student learning, stronger families, and a healthier community.
To provide a quality and holistic place that is safe, healthy and sustainable for the community that can adapt
to and offer their community a Livelihood, Education, Advocacy and Protection.

AIM OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT:

1. To investigate the culture and daily activities of the Aeta people
2. To investigate the process and procedures for developing learning environment inclined to their natural
environment.
3. To investigate responses of staff and students to the current educational facilities, and explore ways in which
these perspectives can be used in the planning and design of an effective learning environment.
ACTUAL RESEARCH OUTCOMES:
1. Collect data and information relevant to the thesis project
2. Provide a summary to the findings of the investigations and eventually translate it in an effective design.

RESEARCH
PROTOCOL:
Survey
Documents (such DepEd
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Guidelines, handbook, architectural plans and standards, curriculum outlines and policy statements, learning
goals and philosophy) that would help thee researcher to fully understand the Idea of a sustainable learning
environment.
Actual study and observation will be conducted in coordination to the National Commission for Indigenous
People (NCIP) in relation to the Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSP).
The data will be supported via interviews (audio recorded) and surveys together with a simulation study within
the community.
Interested staff, parent and student can participate in brief semi-structured interviews, focusing on aspects of
a sustainable community and idea like what makes a great learning place? Participation is voluntary with
consent from participating staff.
Researcher will conduct field observations that will be conducted within 3-5 days allocation. The study will
focus on the observation of the movement of the people within the area. Researcher is a passive observer.
Photographs of different areas within the school and community may incidentally include people but I will
ensure the people cannot be identified. The researcher will not be interrupting any class schedule as the
surveys and interviews shall be conducted after the class period. Basically one head teacher can fulfill the
role of coordinating the student participation.

Timeline for collecting data collection at the simulation study and observation at the present school
Before the actual visit to the school the researcher will conduct various consent to NCIP (National
Commission on Indigenous People) and MSWD (Municipal Social Welfare and Development) this will also
include the scheduling of a interviews to people that will give beneficial knowledge to the research.
1. Visit #1 Conduct the audio-recorded interview to the NCIP director, chief and head of MSWD
Time Required: Whole Day

2. Visit #2 Orientation visit to school (Day after the first interview)

The first day would be the familiarization of the researcher on the site and community. Meet the Aeta
community and briefly discuss to them the intention and purpose of visiting. The observation in the present
school would include the collection of documents such as list of students.
The first day is also an opportunity to give the request letter and consent to the following participant of the
interviews and surveys. Also the researcher would then be able to collect all the contact information of the
following participant.
Talk to the Kapitana, for the simulation study or focus group discussion that will be held within the barangay
hall
If allowed, take some photographs for preliminary observations
Time Required: Less than one day

3. Visit # 3 one
week after the first visit
Conduct
the
actual
observation
(passive)
while
they are having class
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Conduct audio-recorded interviews with staff (Teachers, Principal), students, and parents
Take actual photographs on the observation.
After the class period do the actual survey to the student that involves drawing session
4. Visit # 4 Simulation study
Group discussion about the needs of the Aeta community this group discussion would specifically tackle
issues on education, livelihood and other thins involved in the daily activities of the community.
Photographs and audio-recorder will be included in the simulation study.
Token of appreciation would be given for every activity that will be done.
Signed Consent:
Please find the attached consent form, giving permission for the community and the school to be part of the
actual research in this project. I have also attached to this letter copy of the participant information sheets for
the teachers, principal and children.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact:
Marlo Anthony L. Burgos
B.S. Architecture Student, Adamson University
+63906615 1844, mantoniburgos@gmail.com

GENERAL INTERVIEW PROTOCOL:

Prior to Interview
1. Identify interviewee and essential background information about them.
2. Design a set of interview questions tailored to the interviewee, choosing from among the questions
listed in this protocol.
3. Arrange date and time of interview, explain aims of project
4. Send interview questions ahead of interview with covering letter asking for any documents, data
and resources that may be helpful to be identified where possible prior to interview
5. Send website address and short blurb and contact details of interviewer
6. Request permission for taping interview
7. Inform interviewee that a transcript will be provided for clarification and amendment
8. Check tape recorder, spare batteries and tapes.
During Interview
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

At interview, provide background information to the project

Re-confirm permission to record, confidentiality and transcript to be provided.
Check tape recorder and conduct voice test.
Throughout interview take notes.
At end of interview ask for consent form to be signed.
Identify any action to be followed up by Changing faces team.
Request permissions to follow up issues by telephone/face to face/e-mail

After Interview
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1. Write
up
Contextual
interview
notes.
2. Complete face sheet information and enter into database.
3. Identify action points
4. Send tapes to be transcribed
5. Write letter of thanks to interviewee and ask for confirmation of promised materials+ any extra
information needed.
6. Check and edit transcript
7. Send transcript to interviewee and ask to confirm/amend accordingly. Request any additional
information at this point.
8. Arrange to follow up with telephone/face to face meeting where necessary
9. Enter factual content information from interview into database (key people. Moments, dates and
events)
10. Save transcript and notes on-line in one WORD file ready.
11. Give Token of appreciation