Thesis Ni Arias
Thesis Ni Arias
A Research
Presented to the Faculty Of Education Department
Polangui Community College
Polangui, Albay
In partial Fulfillment
Of Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of
Secondary Education
Major in T.L.E.
JOMAR C. ARIAS
2015
ABSTRACT
Title: FACTORS AFFECTING BSED 1ES PREFERENCE OF EDUCATION
COURSE IN POLSNGUI COMMUNITY CLLEGE.
This study aimed to determine the factors affecting
Bsed 1es preference of education course in Polangui
Community College. Specifically it sought to answer the
following questions: 1) what is the profile of 1-E students
taking up Education Course in terms of sex, age, field of
interest and occupation of the parents? 2) what factors
affect the students preferences in taking up education
course? 3) what are the implications of taking education
course to the Polangui Community College?
The descriptive survey method of research was utilized
in this study to identify the factors affecting the
preferences of students in taking up education course and
give actins to the problem. The data are collected by
administering a survey questionnaire to the respondents to
identify and fill in the needed information. The data
gathered were treated using frequency count and percentile
technique to define the number and socio-economic factors of
the students.
From the conduct of the data gathering, the researcher
found out that; socio-economic factors have an influence in
choosing their course in Polangui Community College.
CHAPTER 1
The Problem
Introduction
Education serves man the effective continuation of his
own living. As a process, education signifies activity as a
product, education directs the individual towards learning.
It deals with the growth in his capacity to cope with his
environment and as a course, education is an aggregate of
all processes by which a person develops his abilities and
attitudes. Every individual desires to finish a career to
have successful life.
Education is the key that open doors to arrange of
possibilities for advancement, for the benefit of both the
individual and the country.
Education
is
one
of
the
courses
offered
in
the
of
Secondary
Education
students
of
Polangui
sociological
factors
and
economic
factors.
On
the
other
on
their
own.
Deciding
for
oneself
helps
the
study
is
attempted
to
determine
the
Factors
this
study
sought
answer
to
the
following
questions.
1. What is the profile of 1-E students taking up Education
Course in terms of;
a. Sex
b. Age
c. Field of interest
d. Occupation of the parents
2. What factors affect the students preferences in taking
up education course?
Hypotheses
1. Sociological factors is positively correlated to 1-Es
preference of education course in PCC.
2. Economic factors is positively correlated
to
1-Es
Affecting
1-Es
study
of
determine
Education
the
Factors
Course
in
Polangui
Community
Researchers.
Encourage
to
conduct
further
studies
to
and
curricular
offerings
to
produce
quality
education students.
PCC Administrators. Would work for the improvement of School
facilities, Instructional materials and the acquisition of
modern
technology
equipment
that
would
maintain
high
Definition of Terms
The following terms used in this study are defined
either conceptually or operationally.
Individual Preferences. Refers to the personal choice of the
students in choosing a course.
Personal Factors. Refers to the profile of the respondents
in terms of sex, age, field of interest and occupation of
parents in relation to his/her chosen of course.
Profile.
Refers
characteristics
to
of
the
the
personal
respondents
and
relative
educational
to
their
Economic
Factors.
Refers
to
the
sociological
and
Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework of this study is anchored on
Herr and Cramer Theory of Socio-economic factors. The theory
states that the socio structure represents the context in
which
each
person
negotiates
his/her
identified
belief
influences
The
opportunities
knowledge
and
the
in
shaping
available
the
to
reinforcement
possibilities
people
of
about
specific
for
the
career-
approach
encompasses
the
socio-economic
factors
Herr and
Cramer Theory
(Socioeconomic
factors)
Social Structure
Environment
Knowledge and
Situational
Circumstances
Career
Chapter II
Preference
(Individual
Choice)
Figure 1.0 Theoretical Paradigm
Conceptual Framework
The conceptual paradigm of the study in Figure 2, below
shows
input-process-output
paradigm.
Input
includes
the
occupation
of
the
parents.
It
includes
the
sociological
school,
research
community
process
is
and
the
survey
economic
method
factors.
with
the
The
used
of
of
this
study
focuses
on
student
preference
of
education course.
Profile of
the Students
1. Sex
2. Age
3. Field of
Interest
4. Occupati
on of
the
Parents
Factors that
affect
individual
choosing
1. Home
2. School
3. Community
Economic
Factors
Survey
Questionnaire
Frequency
Count
Percentage
Student
Preference
Of
Education
Course
Figure 2.0
Conceptual Paradigm
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Chapter II
studies and gap bridged by the study that provide the needed
information
in
the
preparation
and
development
of
this
study.
Related Literature
Lardizabal believed (1988) Education is change for the
better. Man may learn many things, but if these things do
not change him into a better person then he has not acquired
education. The goal of education then is to change man to be
better
mentally,
physically,
socially,
morally
and
spiritually.
If progress is being made toward the satisfaction of
ones needs, an individual is motivated by exerting efforts
in
the
expansion
of
knowledge
and
development
of
ones
work.
When
he
meets
or
exerted
goal,
he
feels
from
the
results
of
survey
on
career
and
academic
areas
activities
that
would
be
career
of
encompasses
personal
choice
variety
of
related
possible
to
each
course
in
order
to
help
students
pursue
and
According
to
the
preliminary
analysis
of
the
have
much
stronger
impact
on
academic
career
position,
3.)
social
pressures
of
parents,
and
school
career
advice,
and
work
life.
The
development
of
nation
and
personal
philosophically
improvements
of
literate
the
living
participates
conditions
both
in
the
locally
and
globally.
Sabio, research on the various factors that affect the
choice of high school graduates of collegiate courses among
enrollees, of the University Of Northeastern Philippines.
Four
hundred
responded
sixty
the
employment
rate
five
study.
of
out
The
of
six
research
different
course
hundred
eighty
two
indicated
that
high
is
the
main
moving
the
factors
that
fifty
graduates
six
responded
out
three
the
study.
to
of
hundred
The
twenty
findings
eight
in
this
reason
whether
they
would
continue
Majority
of
the
The
technical
learning,
and
provide
vocational
the
school,
students
as
they
opportunity
center
to
of
acquire
as
general.
books,
journals,
Internet
and
magazines
also
their
both
technical
usefulness
did
and
not
to
the
students
competency
in
technology
course.
Synthesis of Reviewed Literature and Studies and gap Bridged
by the Study
The aforementioned studies are related to the present
or both personal and socio-economic factors affecting the
career development of the students.
According to Lardizabal, education is change for the
better
man.
The
individual
become
convinced
that
their
it
is
found
achievement
out
and
that
helping
planning
for
students
with
post-secondary
career
encompasses
variety
of
possible
factors
graduates
of
that
affect
collegiate
the
courses.
choice
San
of
high
Carlos
school
sought
to
and
affecting
individuals
the
choice
of
studies
dealt
in
on
factors
choosing
their
on
the
respondents
who
are
first
year
section
http://www.google.comcareerchoice. 2007
CHAPTER III
Research Methodology
of
the
study,
data
gathering
tools,
which
consist
of
40
BSED
1-E
students
of
CHAPTER IV
Presentation and Analysis of Data
This chapter presents the analysis and interpretations
of the data on the factors affecting BSED 1-Es preference
of Education course in Polangui Community College.
1. Respondents Profile
Table 1.0
Profile in Terms of Sex
Sex
Frequency
Percentage
Male
13
32.5
Female
27
67.5
Total
40
100
Table 1.1
Profile in terms of Age
Age
Frequency
Percentage
25 and above
12.5
21 23
17.5
18 20
24
60
15 17
10
Total
40
100
Table 1.2
Field of Interest
Field of Interest
Technology and
Livelihood education
Filipino
Frequency
Percentage
42.5
17
12
30
10
25
2.5
40
100
MAPEH
Other Subjects
Total
Table
1.2
shows
that
17
or
42.5
percent
of
the
percent
likes
other
subjects.
The
majority
of
the
Table 2.0
Sociological Factors
Items
Parents
influence in
choosing the
course
Parents are
teachers by
profession
Relatives
willingness
to support me
Its easier
to land a
teaching job
Idolized my
good teacher
Good
relationships
with friends
School
maintains a
high
Very Much
F
P
Much
F
Not Much
F
P
Not At All
F
P
15
16
40
10
25
15
7.5
13
32.5
11
27.5
11
27.5
13
32.5
11
27.5
12
30
12.5
15
13
32.5
17
42.5
19
47.5
12
30
12.5
7.5
21
52.5
10
25
7.5
10
25
18
45
20
2.5
standards in
the teaching
Our school
has welldeveloped
facilities in
the education
department
The church
upholds that
teaching is
the best
profession
Our barangay
needs
teachers who
are from our
own place
Scholarship
grants
offered to
those who
will take
education
The community
give a very
high regard
for teachers
10
18
45
14
35
14
35
15
37.5
15
2.5
22.5
12
30
15
37.5
14
35
15
37.5
17.5
17.5
13
32.5
11
27.5
17.5
*F-Frequency
*P-Percentage
percent
are
children
of
teachers.
Relatives
by
their
relatives.
Its
easier
to
land
percent
scholarship
avail
are
encourage
to
take
education
through
scholarship
grants
and
take
education.
Community
Table 3
Economic Factors
Items
Proximity of
residence to
school will
lessen expenses
TOTAL
Stay with
relatives near
the school
without
boarding and
lodging fees
TOTAL
Parents pays
boarding and
lodging fees
TOTAL
Receives
financial
assistance from
relatives
TOTAL
Responses
Frequency
Percentage
Yes
No
27
13
67.5
32.5
40
100
10
30
25
75
40
100
Yes
No
10
30
40
25
75
100
Yes
No
17
23
42.5
57.5
40
100
Yes
NO
30
or
75
percent
were
not.
Receives
financial
This
chapter
presents
the
summary,
findings,
Summary
This study was to determine the factors affecting 1-Es
preference
of
education
course
in
Polangui
Community
College.
Specifically,
this
study
sought
to
answers
the
following questions:
1.) What is the profile of 1-E students taking up Education
Course in terms of:
a. Sex
b. Age
c. Field of Interest
d. Occupation of the Parents
2. What factors affect the students preferences in takingup Education course?
3. What are the implications of taking Education Course to
the Polangui Community College?
This
individual
was
delimited
preference
on
of
the
factors
education
that
course.
affect
the
Descriptive
Findings
1. Profile of the Respondents
a. Of the 40 respondents, 13 or 32.5 percent of
the student in 1-E were males and 27 or 67.5 percent were
females.
b. 24 or 60 percent of the students whose ages
ranged from 18-20 years old.
c.
17
or
42.5
percent
of
the
students
prefer
of
education
respondents
course,
considered
(38
it
or
was
found
out
95%)influenced
that
by
the
their
Some
of
the
implications
individual
preferences
interaction
of
their
are
parents
of
highly
and
the
findings
affected
close
peers,
by
to
social
financial
Conclusions
1. The researcher conclude that education courses is
more attractive to the females than males.
2. Sociological and Economic factors affects
3.
the
that
education
course
is
less
expensive
4.
Recommendations
Based from the findings and conclusion the following
recommendations are advanced.
1. Direct
interview
from
students
is
might
as
well
school
specifically
should
aim
education
to
produce
graduates
quality
to
graduates
attracts
more
should
maintain
that
high
moral
and
on
the
factors
affecting
their
choices
of
education.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. Books
Lardizabal,
Amparo
S.,
Foundation
of
Education,
Rex
Lindgren,
Henry,
Education
Psychology
in
the
Classroom.
B. Unpublished Materials
Nario, Ronalyn R., Factors Affecting the Learning Habit of
Education 15 in PCC SY 2004-2005, Undergraduate Thesis,
Polangui Community College, Polangui, Albay, October
2004.
Sabio,
Factors
Graduates
that
of
Affect
College
the
Choice
Courses,
of
High
Unpublished
School
Masters,
Graduates
of
Balatan
National
among High
High
School,
in
Technology
Courses
College.
C. Internet
http://www.google.comcareerchoice2007
of
Sorsogon
State
APPENDICES
( ) Male
( ) Female
Age:
( ) 25 and above
( ) 18-20
( ) 23-25
( ) 15-17
Field of Interest
Occupation of Parents:
Name of Father: _________________ Occupation:________
( ) regular
( ) part-time
( ) unemployed
Name of Mother: __________________ Occupation: ________
( ) regular
( ) part-time
( ) unemployed
Part II. Socio-Economic Factors
T what extent do these sociological factors affected
your preferences of education as your course?
Check the appropriate column t the following
interpretation below:
(4)
very much
(2)
not much
(1)
Sociological Factors
A. Home
1. Parents influence in choosing
the course
2. Parents teachers by profession
3. Relatives willingness to
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
support me.
Its easier to land a teaching
job
B. School
Idolized my good teachers
Good relationship with friends
School maintain a high
standard in teaching course
Our school has well-developed
facilities in the education
department
C. Community
The church upholds that
teaching is the best
profession
Our barangay needs teachers
which are from our own place
The community gives a very
high regard for teachers.
Scholarships grants offered
are from our own place
( ) below 10,000
( ) other (pls. specify) ____
NO
Name
Nickname
Tays
Sex
Male
Civil Status
Single
Citizenship
Filipino
Religion
Roman Catholic
Place of Birth :
BRTTH
Date of Birth
Age
25 years old
Address
Name of Mother :
Ermilina C. Arias
Name of Father :
Saturnino V. Arias
EDUCATIONAL BACKROUND
Tertiary
Course
Bachelor in Secondary
Education
Secondary :
Elementary