Insights of General Academic Strand Students in Selecting Program Courses in College
Insights of General Academic Strand Students in Selecting Program Courses in College
Insights of General Academic Strand Students in Selecting Program Courses in College
Through all of the respondents, 100% of them agree that thier GAS
experience helps them to make a decision for what are the courses that may take in
college. They explained that, this strand has an advantage when you are not fully
decided to the course you want to take in college. They added that they have a lot of
options when it comes in choosing a course in college. And it helps them to to
enhance their abilities and skills.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3. What are the challenges you encounter in planning a college course?
Based on the respondents, 46% of them encountered the challenges like
doubting when it comes in decision making for what course they may choose in
college. While, 8% of the respondents answered that the challenges they encountered
is to maintain their grades that has a big role to be qualified to the course they want.
Morever, 11% of the respondents answered that financial problem is the one of the
challenges they encountered when they are planning. However, 24% of the
respondents answered that they encounter a lot of challenges when they are
planning. And 4% of the respondent answered that they don't encounter challenges.
Lastly, 7% of the respondents did not answer the question.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4. How did you go searching the different courses in college that interested you?
31% of the respondents answered that the course they will choose in college
is based on their wants even at that time,based on their skills and they have a lot of
interest to pursue that career path. While, 8% of the respondents answered that the
way they search to choose that course are the number of subject they will study
when it comes in college. Moreover, 26% of the respondents answered that they
search or ask for their parents, friend, relatives and even ahead college students.
However, 8% of the respondents searching on online by using their gadgets to know
more about the course he/she want to take in college. And lastly, 27% of the
respondents did not answered the following questions.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
5. What factor influenced your decision in choosing a program courses in
college?
Out of all respondents, 35% of them answered that the factors influenced
him/her decision to choose that particular course in college are their self-decision
and the intensive interested to that matter and no one force them to choose it.
Moreover, 27% of the respondents answered that the factors influenced them to
choose that are the decision of their parents, guardian, relatives, and family because
based on there interpretation that particular people guide and help them. However,
11% of the respondents answered that the factors influenced them are their ability,
goals, financial consideration, and their passion that may lead them to the goals that
want to achieve. Lastly, 27% of the respondents didn't answered that particular
question.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
6. Did you consult with everyone (e.g., parents, guidance counselor, peers)
before deciding on a course? What role did they option play in your decision?
Search the job market and career prospects for the program courses that needs to
be considered. Look into the demand for professionals in those fields, the
potential for growth and advancement, and the salary expectations. It's important
to choose a program course that offers promising career opportunities to ensure a
successful future.
RECOMMENDATION
For Teachers and Parents
Encourage GAS students to engage in self-reflection and assess their interests,
strengths, and goals. This includes identifying their passions, skills, and areas of
curiosity. They can take career assessments or seek guidance from career
counselors to gain more clarity.
Encourage GAS students to seek guidance from teachers, mentors, parents, and
professionals in the field. They can provide valuable insights, share their
experiences, and offer advice based on their expertise. College counselors or
advisors can also provide assistance in selecting program courses that align with
the students' interests and aspirations.
RECOMMENDATION
For Teachers and Parents
Guide GAS students to consider the future prospects and job market demand for
the program courses they are interested in. It's important for students to choose
courses that have potential job opportunities and growth in the industry.
However, they should also balance their interests and passions with the
practicality of the job market.
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