This document is the introduction chapter of a research study conducted at Castor Z. Concepcion Memorial National High School. The study examines the influence of career goals on the decision making of senior high school students in choosing their academic strand. Specifically, it aims to identify the factors students consider, such as personal interest, peer pressure, parental influence, economic status, and societal expectations. The findings of the study seek to provide insights for educators and policymakers to better support students in their career decision making and preparation for future careers.
This document is the introduction chapter of a research study conducted at Castor Z. Concepcion Memorial National High School. The study examines the influence of career goals on the decision making of senior high school students in choosing their academic strand. Specifically, it aims to identify the factors students consider, such as personal interest, peer pressure, parental influence, economic status, and societal expectations. The findings of the study seek to provide insights for educators and policymakers to better support students in their career decision making and preparation for future careers.
This document is the introduction chapter of a research study conducted at Castor Z. Concepcion Memorial National High School. The study examines the influence of career goals on the decision making of senior high school students in choosing their academic strand. Specifically, it aims to identify the factors students consider, such as personal interest, peer pressure, parental influence, economic status, and societal expectations. The findings of the study seek to provide insights for educators and policymakers to better support students in their career decision making and preparation for future careers.
This document is the introduction chapter of a research study conducted at Castor Z. Concepcion Memorial National High School. The study examines the influence of career goals on the decision making of senior high school students in choosing their academic strand. Specifically, it aims to identify the factors students consider, such as personal interest, peer pressure, parental influence, economic status, and societal expectations. The findings of the study seek to provide insights for educators and policymakers to better support students in their career decision making and preparation for future careers.
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CASTOR Z.
CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
“A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
MAPPING THE CAREER JOURNEY: Exploring the Influence of Career Goals
On Strand Decision Making Among the Senior High School Students
Ferrer, Charles Denver M.
Ocampo, Earl Godwin S.
*Orfiano, Lester
Reintegrado, Jerald
Bustamante, Liza
Openano, Sonia
*Ubaldo, Janet
*Castillo, Traves Jay
*Manangan, Jamier
RESEARCHERS
Mr. Nomer A. Pacilan Jr.
CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
Research Adviser
Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study
Education is commonly accepted as the solution to the World’s
socioeconomic challenges. Education, among other things, is looked to by
nations and individuals to provide a remedy for poverty, drought, mental
inadequacy, joblessness, terrible government, a poor communication system,
starvation, and inadequate housing.
The Philippines is one of just three countries left in the world, along with
Djibouti and Angola in Africa, and the only one in Asia, with a 10-year pre-
university program. Because of this short duration, Filipinos find it difficult to
compete with other countries that have at least 12 years of basic education.
The majority of those who do not attend college are too young to enter the work
force, thus they are either unemployed or unable to legally enter into contracts. CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
Given this obvious educational challenge, the Department of Education
(DepEd) has begun to adopt the new K - 12 Curriculum, which is a major
curriculum reform for all schools countrywide. This overhaul comprises
decongesting and improving the transportation system.(Seameo, innotech,
2012)
Many secondary school students assume that their future will be filled with
amazing adventures in which they will undoubtedly achieve. A lot of them
believe that once they graduate high school, they will be able to work in a big
corporation or company.
There are different factors that affect students undecidability in making
career choices. One of which is family-related factors. According to Pascual
(2014), study revealed that Filipino immigrants and non-immigrants rely
heavily on their family’s decision-making. Furthermore, she stated that “Sad to
say but very few studies are made to investigate success of career path used in
the students of the Philippines, even the factors that affect the career choice of
Filipino students. This provides us with limited information on how to help our
students identify the proper career options and strand or track choice they
have to pursue on the future.
CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
Career exploration should begin in the nursery school years and continue
through the primary, secondary, and tertiary school levels. The type of
employment a person undertakes influences his or her social position, money,
lifestyle, friends, and mental and physical health. In other words, a person’s
career decision influences his or her entire life. Making a career choice decision
is not a simple undertaking, but everyone is faced with the task of choosing a
career, preparing for it, starting it, and progressing in it at some point in their
lives. This is without a doubt the most important step. This is due to the fact
that selecting the wrong profession choice might have a negative impact on
one’s happiness. (Alutu, 2012)
Given this obvious educational challenges, the Department of Education
has begun to adopt the new k-12 curriculum, which is a major curriculum
reform for all schools countrywide. This reform includes developing and
improving the basic education curriculum so that learners can master basic
competencies, as well as extending the basic education cycle to cover
kindergarten through year 12. The program ensures that graduates earn the
necessary skills and legal age for employment to qualify for entrance into the
world of work, if they desire or need to do so, by extending the basic education
by adding two years in high school. Graduates who choose tertiary education,
on the other hand, are considered better prepared for college. Every country in
the world strives to a high standard of living and social standing.
CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
The inclusion of two years secondary school, known as Senior High school
is a significant alteration brought about by the k-12 curriculum. The existing
four year secondary curriculum will be called Junior High School, which will
run from grades 7 to 10, and Senior High School will run from grades 11 to 12.
The program makes sure that graduates obtain the required skills and
achieve the legal age for employment to qualify admittance into the world of
work. If they desired or need to do so, by adding additional two years in High
School. Graduates who choose to pursue tertiary education are thought to be
more equipped for college. (DepEd, 2015)
The k-12 curriculum will be improved too. All of the core subjects will be
still applied using the spiral approach where learning is a process of creating
upon the previously learned knowledge. Based on interest, the students may
choose their selections. The subject a student will take in Senior High School to
prepare for their profession will depend on the career path they choose. The
respective tracks are divided into four. (Manuba, et al., 2017)
ACADEMIC, which is divided into four strands: Accountancy Business
Management, Humanities and Social Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics, and General Academic Strand.
CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL, Which is divided into three strands:
Agriculture and fisheries, Home Economics, and Information and
Communication Technology.
SPORTS, ARTS AND DESIGN
The k-12 curriculum’s career specialties operate as a springboard for
students to plan out and pursue their desired careers. One of many significant
decisions student have to make while deciding their future plans is which
strand and track they have to follow. They will be affected by this choice for the
rest of their life.Career selection has been a severe issue among secondary
students in several countries such as the Philippines because of the low
income and poor governance.
The findings of this study will be useful for educators and policy makers in
developing strategies to support students in developing strategies to support
students in their career decision-making process. It can also provide insights
into how schools can better equip their students with the necessary skills and
knowledge to pursue their chosen careers. Ultimately, this study aims to
contribute to the development of an educational system that prepares students
for the challenges and opportunities of the future workforce.
CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
This research study will be conducted to determine the factors of career
goals to students as they make their decision in choosing their strand or track.
This study also primarily examine the career goals and aspirations of Senior
High School students in different strands such as ABM, STEM, GAS, and TVL.
By analyzing these goals, the study will provide insights into how students
choose their strands and what factors they consider when making these
decisions.
B. Statement of the Problem
This study will be conducted to determine how students’ career goals
influence their decision to choose a particular strand or track in Senior High
School. It also aims to identify the factors that students consider when making
this decision, including personal interest, peer pressure, parental
influence,economic status, and societal expectations.
Specifically, the study aimed to provide answers to the following questions:
1. What factors influences’ career goal information?
A. Personal Interest
B. Peer Pressure
C. Parental Influence
D. Societal expectation CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
2. How do these factors affect the formulation of career goals of the students?
3. What are the challenges that students face in aligning their career goals with
their strand?
4. How do socio-economic status influences the career goals and strand or
choice?
C. Significance of the Study
1. Policy makers, they can benefit from this study by gaining a better
understanding of the factors that influence students’ career choices.
2. Employers, Employers can use this knowledge to identify and recruit
potential employees who have the necessary skills and qualifications.
3. For educators. The educators will benefit from this research because they
can design more effective educational programs that cater to the needs and
goals of the learners.
4. Parents,The findings of this study may make parents aware of the aspects
that influence their children’s level of pleasure, allowing them to support them
with their requirements at home.
CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
5. For the School Heads of CZCMNHS, they could propose a pass pertinent
students programs like seminars that would allow them to figure out how to
develop the students talents and intelligence.
6. For the Students of Castor Z Concepcion Memorial National High
school, they must understand the importance of picking the appropriate
strand and tracks for themselves.
7. For future researchers, the findings of this investigation will be used as a
guide by researchers who wish to carry out the aforementioned study in the
future.
8. Researchers The information can be used to draw the appropriate
conclusions and provide solutions to issue that will pique their interest.
D. Scope and Delimitation
The scope of this study is to explore the role of career goals in strand decision
making among Senior High School students. This study will be conducted in
Castor Z Concepcion Memorial National High School during second semester of
School year 2022-2023. The study will focus on the factors that influence CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
career goals, the decision-making process of students in choosing their strand,
and the impact of career goals on their academic and career success. The
investigation will be limited to Senior High school students in Castor Z
Concepcion Memorial National High School.
This study may only focus on a specific geographic location, such as
School and municipality, and the findings may not be applicable to other
Regions or countries with different educational system. Also, this research
study will only focus on a specific set of strand options available to students,
and the respective School. The researchers may only use a specific research
methodology, such as qualitative interview, or a survey, which may not capture
all the nuances of strand decision making or career goal formation. And this
research study will only focus on a specific time period or academic year, and
may not be applicable when the K-12 curriculum will be repealed out in future
years.
E. Definition of terms
The following terms were defined operationally to ensure better
understanding. CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
1. Students, Those who are Students are frequently pursuing a certain
academic program or course of study, and are required to attend courses, take
exams, and participate in other educational activities.
2. K-12 curriculum, The K-12 program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of
basic education (six years of primary education, four years of junior high
school, and two years in senior high school).
3. Basic education, basic education comprises primary education, and lower
secondary education, it also covers a wide variety of non formal and informal
public and private activities intended to meet the basic learning needs of people
of all ages.
4. Career selection, This relates to the wide range of chances for lifetime
careers. These vocations are outlined in a framework of tactics that work
toward individual objectives.
5. strands typically include a combination of academic subjects, specialized
courses, and practical experiences that prepare students for specific career
paths or further education.
CASTOR Z. CONCEPCION MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “A Happy School Sustaining Excellence” Antonino, Balaoan, La Union
6. Senior High School, refers to the last two years of the K-12 program, which
was implemented in 2013. The program aims to provide students with the
necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to prepare them for college,
employment, entrepreneurship, or middle-level skills development.
References
Alutu, A.N. 2012. “Vocational Guidance.” University of Benin.
