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Challenges of the Grade 10 Students Upon Choosing their Senior High School Track
A Research Proposal
Submitted to
The Faculty of the School
Notre Dame – Siena School of Marbel
Koronadal City, South Cotabato
In Partial Fulfilment
For the Requirements in III
Inquaries Investigation Immersion
2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page………………………………………………………………….…………i
I. INTRODUCTION
Theoretical Framework……………………………………………………………..3
Related Literature…………………………………………………….…………......9
lll. METHODOLOGY
Research Design………………………………………………………………..…19
Research Instruments…………………………………………………………...…21
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Data Gathering Procedures………………………………………………………22
Data Analysis………………………………………………………………………24
Researcher’s Positioning…………………………………………………………24
Ethical Considerations………………………………………………………….…25
REFERENCES………………………………………………………………...….26
CHAPTER 1
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INTRODUCTION
These various tracks, strands, and specializations are designed to help you
determine which paths best suit your strengths, passions, and skills. Selecting the
appropriate Senior High School strand will help motivate you for your future career.
When you select a strand that interests you, studying becomes more enjoyable because
the strands are designed and specialized to match your interests. Furthermore, it
broadens your knowledge and skills while also exposing you to your chosen field of
Choosing a senior high school strand is one of the most difficult decisions that
junior high students will face. It is critical because the strand they select will serve as
their training ground prior to entering college. This is in response to their various life
dreams and interests, which may change over time. Knowing and exploring one's field
of interest will nurture and assist one in landing on the right career track because these
factors play a critical role in determining a future career that suits them (Deil-Amen,
2011).
choosing theirtrack career. In this period students must be sure on the career that they
choose as a preparation for their future worthwhile occupations. Choosing the perfect
career that will fitis one of the most important and crucial decision that every students
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has to make. This can bea measure were there an individual that will be successful in
the future or not. At this Ageself-realization is very important, try-outs, and choosing the
right track is the first step.Students must go through an intricate process of career
selection in which they must consider factors that will affect their overall decision such
academic performance, personal interest, and many other aspects to forcefully be open-
minded of what they will encounter in the not-too-distant future (Moneva & Malbas,
2019)
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Statement of the Problem
This study aims to identify the factors affecting the track preferences of
Grade 10 students
1.How does the senior high school students choose their track prefenreces?
2. How does the challenges affect the track preferences of the senior high
school students.
track?
Theoretical Framework
and the author described ‘perform’ as an ability to produce a valued result and
(2007), there are six components of performance levels, and they are: level of
knowledge, levels of skills, level of identity, personal factors, and fixed factors
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Gottfredson’s theory, occupational aspirations are a reflection of one’s self-
concept. People seek occupations that (a) arc congruent with their self-image
and (b) reflect their knowledge of different occupations. This theory describes
jobs that are compatible with their personality. The key determinants according to
the theory are one’s social class, level of intelligence and experiences with sex
typing. In the study of Siguan Jr., (1994) as cited in Sonsona (2012) self-concept
Holland’s theory of career choice suggested that people can function and
develop best and find jobs satisfaction in work environments that are compatible
with with their personalities. People tend to choose a career that is reflective of
their personality. Holland (1994), suggest that the closer the match of personality
to job, the greater the satisfaction. Holland’s theory places emphasis on the
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Significance of the study
The researcher envisioned that the findings of this study are useful, and
School. The study's findings are beneficial for school readiness and service
development because they provide knowledge on how things can affect students'
behavior due to the fact that there are factors that influence strand selection.
Students. This benefits students by informing them of potential factors that may
influence their decision-making, as well as which category they may fall into
Teachers. This study is beneficial to the teachers. It helps them be aware of how
huge and important is the strand in preparing this students for entering college.
ideas for the establishment of schools. Developing new knowledge that will
benefit others
researchers because they will have a broader foundation, and the study will
provide them with some information that will be useful in their research and may
senior high school. Students of NDSSM are all Grade 10 students of NDSSM, so
this research does not cover any grade levels other than Grade 10 in NDSSM,
and it also does not cover students who are not a part of NDSSM. There must be
knowledgeable and prepared to answer any questions about the research. There
are no restrictions on the participants gender or religion as long as they have met
the requirements and are qualified to answer questionnaires. The data collection
will take place near the Notre Dame Siena School of Marbel. Questionnaires will
Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined operationaly. These are key terms
for comprehending the context of this study are hereby defined conceptually and
operationally.
pattern. over the course of a person's life (Baruch, 2009). In this study a career
that a person pursues for a large segment of their life and offers opportunities for
advancement.
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(Online Cambridge dictionary, 2021). In this study something that tests a
of a plan of action from among possibilities (Weihrich & Koontz, 2007). In this
Grade 10. when pupils are 15 or 16 years old, which is the tenth year of school
( Collins English Dictionary, 2019). In this study the fourth year of high school
Senior highschool. Grades 11 and 12, the final two years of the K–12 Basic
Tracks. There are five different tracks in the K–12 Senior High School (SHS)
program: academic, arts and design, sports, technical, and vocational. These
programs give students the abilities they need in order to succeed in college,
colleges, or even the actual world of work (DepEd, 2018). In this study Business,
seeks to prepare the young business leaders of tomorrow. ABM strand paves the
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operations. The programs under this strand aims to instill crucial skills that one
Humss. This refers to Humanities and Social Sciences. It is one of the strands
offered to Senior High students. This strand is for learners who aim to take up
journalism, communication arts, liberal arts, education, and other social science-
because if you haven’t noticed yet, people who choose this strand are aspiring to
become members of the society who will be be dealing with a lot of people.
secondary students for college, graduate study and careers in the fields of
happiness, degree of satisfaction, utility from the product (Collins, 2017). In this
study If you prefer something, then you would prefer to have it or do it above
something else.
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CHAPTER II
This chapter discusses the related literatures and studies pertaining to the
Challenges that affect the grade 10 students upon choosing their SHS track.
and school capacity. The choice of career track will define the content of the
subjects a student will take in Grades 11 and 12. SHS subjects fall under either
the Core Curriculum or specific Tracks (Official Gazette, 2012). Senior High
School (SHS) covers the last two years of the K to 12 program and includes
Grades 11 and 12. In SHS, students will go through a core curriculum and
(six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years
of Senior High School [SHS]) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts
and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education,
Each student in Senior High School can choose among three tracks: Academic;
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The Academic track includes three strands: Accountancy, Business
exposure and actual experience in their chosen track (Official Gazette, 2012).
Career Choice
encounter on their entire lives, because after they graduatefrom college, they will
allot most of their time in achieving their goals with the help of thecareers they
their careers, since itaffects some of the aspects of their future lives or their
complexscience”
Career Decision-making
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Therefore, students should be equipped withsufficient knowledge and
effective strategies so that they could come-up with good decisions(Kroll, as cited
select the rightcareer, they can effectively use their knowledge and skills which
right career to pursue (Aguado, Laguador & Deligero, 2015). This mightbe
because of the problems being faced by students when they are trying to match
influences your career path. You may find one aspect of your career is more
financially rewarding than another, or that working your way through the ranks
holds greater financial incentive than staying in the same job. Your personal
financial needs are also likely to influence the career choices you make.
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Opportunity is the third factor that has shaped career choices for students.
Opportunity may influence how students have perceived their future in terms of
K to 12 Program
A report from the Labor Force Survey in 2012 (as cited by Braza and
Guillo, 2015) statesthat the are approximately 7.1 million Filipinos who
System (Abarro,2016).
years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior
High School,and two years of Senior High School) to provide sufficient time for
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already given the opportunity to select from tracks and strands offered byschools
Personality
possibilities from early on in their lives, and not the procrastinating type that waits
till they are compelled to decide. Students must take seriously the role grades
play in limiting opportunities in the future. Splaver went on to say “It is important
for you to have a good understanding of yourself, your personality, if you are to
make intelligent career plans”. (Splaver 2000, p. 12). perception of being suitable
for particular jobs also has been found to be influenced by a number of factors
Bond, 2003)
Family
Parents often have an influence on the career paths their offspring pursue.
A parent may urge a child into a vocation similar to their own, or to one that has
demonstrated high earning power. You may find yourself attracted to a particular
line of work because of your parents’ professional history, which likely has given
idealizing the professions of their parents. If you always looked up to your mother
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and admired her teaching skills, that may influence you to pursue a career in
parents expect their children to take over the company. Still other parents apply
pressure on their offspring to strive for particular high-profile careers, feeling they
support and encouragement are important factors that have been found to
influence career choice. Children may choose what their parents desire simply to
Peer/Classmate
Pummel, Harwood and Lavallee (2008) report that the external influences
that help to shape an individual’s career choice are also influenced by significant
others through social support from peers. People around contribute a lot in one’s
interest may be affected by peers for the reason that one wants to be with them
achievement, related beliefs and values , even if these classmates do not always
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correspond with the peer group of leisure-time friends (Frenzel, Goets, Pekrun &
student enjoyment , Frenzel ,Pekrun and Goetz (2007) reported that class
Affecting Factors
Various factors can affect a student’s career preference for Senior High
School as well asin college. According to Hewitt (as cited by Edwards and
what their parents prefer, others follow the opportunities that haveopened for
them, others choose a career based on what they actually want without
consideringhow much they would earn, while others select a career that would
around them,especially their parents, is one of the main factors that affect their
decision because they want to do well for thesake of their families (Pascual,
2014). This is how some students show respect and appreciationto their parents
since they are the ones who provide them financial support to enter
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claim that counselorsplay a significant part in the career decisions of students
Decision-making
order for students to make a better decision, one can consider interest and
intellectual ability interest in the subject, relationship with peers, members of the
family and teachers, and by assessment and research in the internet and other
sources before making the decision. Many students need career counselling
for choosing correct career path as clinical researcher or clinical practitione. The
implicates the behaviour to be less motivated and do less effort while adjusting
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The earning potential of your chosen profession is likely tube a factor that
influences yourcareer paths. You may found one aspects of your career is more
financially rewarding thananother, or that working you way through the ranks
holds greater financial incentive than stayingin the same job. Your personal
financial needs are also likely to influence the career choices youmake.
Opportunity is the third factor that has shape career choices for students.
This study, in overall thinking, stated that student who could pass the
experienced bad luck and acted a wrong habit in handling money long before. It
financial scope
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The Roles of Parents, Work, and Education
that the researchtitle itself focuses on investigating and explaining the role acted
experiences gives insight to the highschool student to become more aware and
wise when handling money and the highschool financial education gives
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
ethical considerations.
Research Design
will be used in the research since the study will deal with the challenges of the
grade Grade 10 Students upon choosing their SHS Track, the researcher chose
this kind of research method as it is fit for the research design of this study
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The place where the researchers choose to conduct their study is in
Notre Dame- Siena School of Marbel is a PAASCU- Level III accredited school
and is a Catholic institution that has been serving quality education to the locality
for seventy-five years that offers elementary, junior high school, and senior high
school programs. It provides quality education and aims to develop not only the
intellectual aspects of the students but also their spiritual and moral aspects
through the values exemplified of Mo. Francisca Del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes.
a good place where there are enough participants that will be qualified to
participate in the study, and will give access for the researchers to collect their
date.
advantage for us because to conduct the study in NDSSM this is we studied and
because we know a lot more about our known school about other institution.
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Figure 1. Map of Notre Dame Siena School of Marbel. The institution is marked by a big ping at
prepared to answer any questions about the research. There are no restrictions
on the participants gender or religion as long as they have met the requirements
and are qualified to answer questionnaires. The data collection will take place
near the Notre Dame Siena School of Marbel. Questionnaires will be used as a
Research Instruments
execute the study based on our specific research problems. After formulating the
Students in choosing their academic track. To analyze the problem well, the
related to the problem. The questionnaires contain with the statement of the
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problem specific questions to identify and analyze the feedback of the
participants.
The researcher will follow the following procedures in order to obtain the
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Fig. 3 Flow chart of the Procedures of the Study
The researcher will write a letter addressed to the Director Principal of the Notre
conduct the study entitled “Challenges of the Grade 10 Students upon Choosing
The research will utilize the random sampling method in selecting the
The researcher will be transcribing the videos that will be taken during the
interview
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to gather data and knowledge about the Challenges of the Grade 10 Students
Data Analysis
When the data transcripts were ready, the Researchers must consider the
impact the study will have on the participants and how it will affect them as
researchers.
They also need to ensure that their study is ethically sound by getting proper
informed consent and making sure that the data is confidential and the
Researcher’s Positioning
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This study made use of the non-numerical description to analyze the
responses of the challenges of the Grade 10 Students upon choosing their shs
track.
The researcher were the Gade 12 Senior High School student of saint
vincent ferrer ABM and HUMSS who were interested on how Grade 10 Studets
face the challenges upon choosing their senior high school track. They took part
in this research as citizens concerned about the timely and relevant topic, a clear
statement that they highlighted to emphasize only the conducted topic and
Ethical Considerations
Prior to the conduct of the interview, the researcher will be getting full
consent from the research participantsThe researcher will take good care of the
security of the research participants, will make sure that they will not be
the researcher.Graduate School The researcher will prioritize and respect the
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