Bench Go Fabros

@clsu.edu.ph

College of Education
Central Luzon State University

I'm Bench Go Fabros faculty from the Central Luzon State University, a licensed professional teacher, an educator, international manuscript reviewer, peer reviewer, international speaker, visiting lecturer, guest lecturer, and at present teaching mathematics, research, and allied subjects from junior high school to undergraduate levels in an online and face-to-face modality.

EDUCATION

My journey in academia began at Victoria West Central Elementary School, where I laid the foundation for my academic pursuits. Graduating with distinction in April 2011, I continued my educational voyage at Victoria National High School-Main, culminating in my graduation in March 2015. Driven by a passion for mathematics and pedagogy, I embarked on a transformative educational journey at Central Luzon State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Secondary Education specializing in Mathematics. In June 2019, I proudly attained my baccalaureate degree, laying the groundwork for a fulfilling career in education. Fueled by a thirst for knowledge, I furthered my academic pursuits, obtaining a Master of Science in Education majoring in Mathematics from the same esteemed institution in July 2021.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Mathematics, Education

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Reframing the workplace in a VUCA world: Teaching assistants and their influence on teachers’ efficiency and self-efficacy
Joseph A Villarama, Bench G Fabros, Verjun J Dilla, and Melvin S Valdez
Conscientia Beam
The volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) educational landscape demands educators to embrace innovative practices and cater to diverse student needs. This study explores the influence of teaching assistants (TAs) on teachers’ efficiency and self-efficacy. A convergent mixed methods design was employed, with data collected from 100 teachers with TAs in the Philippines through surveys and interviews. The findings reveal that TAs significantly improve teachers’ workplace efficiency and self-efficacy. Teachers value their TAs’ ability to reduce workload, allowing them to better address student needs. However, challenges emerged regarding TAs’ preparedness for abrupt academic changes. This study contributes to understanding the multifaceted dynamics between TAs and teachers. It suggests that well-trained TAs enhance teachers’ efficiency and self-efficacy, potentially leading to improved educational outcomes. By enhancing the effectiveness of TAs, educational institutions empower teachers and contribute to a more resilient educational environment. Further research is recommended to explore the specific roles of TAs across disciplines and to optimize their support for teachers in a VUCA world.

KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES, AND CONSTRAINTS AMONG BREASTFEEDING EMPLOYEES TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF LACTATION AREA
Joseph A. Villarama, Bench G. Fabros, Cristina I. Angeles, Lyan Mae Micah V. Dela Cruz, Abegail V. Dela Fuente, Emily A. Concepcion, Jorri Anne Amethyst R. Antalan, and Karen Jean C. Barcelita
Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian masyarakat Universitas Jambi
Breastfeeding empowers women and children and working mothers who revolutionize the workplace globally, specifically in carrying mutual roles as employees delivering quality service to humanity and mothers nurturing their children. This study explored the knowledge, practices, and constraints among breastfeeding working mothers in Region III, Philippines, towards implementing lactation areas. A mixed-methods approach combined a quantitative survey with a qualitative semi-structured interview component. Findings showed a high prevalence of breastfeeding among working mothers, coupled with a good level of knowledge about breastfeeding practices. However, constraints such as lack of lactation areas in offices, heavy workload, and limited support were revealed, thus foregrounding the need for institutionalized policies and guidelines to establish lactation areas in offices, promote breastfeeding, and support working mothers and their welfare, anchored on sustainable development goals (SDGs). By addressing these issues, workplaces position a more conducive environment for breastfeeding mothers, contributing to improved maternal and infant health outcomes. Further, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers in initiating more effective strategies to support breastfeeding working women. Through the documented findings and by providing concrete recommendations for policy and infrastructure, this research advances the shaping of a more breastfeeding-friendly environment, promotion of maternal and infant health, supporting SDG 3-good health and well-being, and enhancement of workplace productivity towards achieving SDG 8-decent work and economic growth and SDG 5-gender equality.

ASEAN Engagement’s Impact on Academics and Self-Esteem
Joseph A Villarama, Bench G Fabros, Angelica T Dela Cruz, and Ria-Flor V Valdoz
Iquz Galaxy Publisher
Academic institutions occupy pivotal role in motivating students to engage with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-relevant and international programmes equipping them to thrive in world’s challenges and transcend transnational boundaries. Using 4-point Likert scale with 60-item researcher-made validated questionnaire, this research measured the level of students’ self-esteem, academic experience, and motivation on ASEAN-relevant engagement, employing quantitative descriptive design. A total of 216 purposively grouped respondents: ABM (Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance, and Management), HUMSS (Humanities, Arts, Music, Culture, Social Sciences, and Education), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine), and TVL (Information Communications Technology, Home Economics, Agri-Fisheries, and Industrial Arts), from Central and Northern Luzon, Philippines participated. Findings revealed first-year females taking HUMSS were more motivated with favourable impression towards engaging to ASEAN-relevant programmes that expanded their self-esteem. Significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) in motivating students engage with ASEAN-relevant programmes was highlighted. Results revealed significant differences with year levels and programmes of study on academic experience, while their participation to ASEAN-relevant activities was evident on high positive correlation of motivation and self-esteem; thus, level of Filipino university students’ self-esteem and motivation to engage in ASEAN-relevant programmes improved as they went through their university education experiences. Therefore, institutions should develop well-rounded, globalised curriculum programmes, capturing students’ general welfare and maximising their full potential. Educators must provide students with support, recognising their efforts and progress, for their academic and personal development.

Effectiveness of Utilizing Graphic Organizers in Improving Conceptual Understanding towards Operations of Fractions among Teachers
and Bench G. Fabros
Modestum Ltd
Fraction is the most abundant and most complicated topics in mathematics and also prerequisite to successful operations in major mathematical processes. The goal of the study is to look into the effectiveness of utilizing graphic organizers in improving the conceptual understanding towards operations of fractions and its relationship with attitude towards graphic organizers. The study implemented quasi-experimental design particularly Solomon Four-Group design. A total of one hundred sixteen subjects (N = 116) from the College of Teacher Education, Tarlac State University, Philippines used in the study. The study sought to find out whether there was a difference in post instructional conceptual understanding when learners undergone to graphic organizers. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that when learners are exposed to graphic organizers, their scores and level of conceptual understanding are improved (F = 13.477, p < 0.01). Graphic organizers is more effective in solving problems towards operations of fractions than using the traditional method. The study established that graphic organizers is an effective approach in improving the conceptual understanding and thus mathematics teachers ought to integrate in their teaching. A Pearson r correlation showed that the relationship between attitude and conceptual understanding is not significant for the first treatment, and significant for the second treatment.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Demystifying Generative Artificial Intelligence in Academic Classrooms: Students' Attitude and Critical Thinking
JA Villarama, BG Fabros, AV Dela Fuente, VJ Dilla, EDG Villa Agustin, ...
Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 23 (1), 3970-3979 2025

Reframing the workplace in a VUCA world: Teaching assistants and their influence on teachers’ efficiency and self-efficacy
JA Villarama, BG Fabros, VJ Dilla, MS Valdez
International Journal of Education 13 (1), 158-177 2025

ASEAN Engagement’s Impact on Academics and Self-Esteem
JA Villarama, BG Fabros, ATD Cruz, RFV Valdoz
International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope 5 (4), 242-251 2024

Members’ Awareness in Financial Management and Financial Performance of Tarlac College of Agriculture- Faculty Association-Multipurpose Cooperative
HKSD Totaan, JAN Bueno, MKA Cario, REA Cruz, IHJ Geronimo, ...
Business Fora: Business and Allied Industries International Journal 3 (1), 58-70 2024

KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES, AND CONSTRAINTS AMONG BREASTFEEDING EMPLOYEES TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF LACTATION AREA
JA Villarama, BG Fabros, CI Angeles, LMMVD Cruz, AVD Fuente, ...
Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi 8 (2) 2024

Budgeting Practices of Financial Management Students of Tarlac Agricultural University
AD Lucero, PEC Dalde, AQ Evangelista, HL Pascual, KAE Santiago, ...
Business Fora: Business and Allied Industries International Journal 2 (1), 34-46 2024

Effectiveness of utilizing graphic organizers in improving conceptual understanding towards operations of fractions among teachers
BG Fabros, ED Ibaez
International Journal of Instruction 16 (1), 507-526 2023

Multitasking language and Mathematics educators: Effects on teaching performance in Hyflex environ
JA Villarama, BG Fabros, MS Valdez, JP Adsuara
International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities 30 (2), 455-471 2023

Challenges Encountered by Indigenous Children in Self-Learning Module during New Normal Education
BG Fabros, JT Ancheta, AJR Balanay, MD Bellen, ASS Cuario, ...
JURNAL PAJAR (Pendidikan dan Pengajaran) 7 (6), 1337-1345 2023

Effectiveness of Utilizing Graphic Organizers in Improving the Conceptual Understanding towards Operations of Fractions among Pre-service Teachers
BG Fabros
http://scinet.science.ph/union/ShowSearchResult.php?s=2&f=&p=&x=&page=&sid=1 2021

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