School-Based Initiated Assessment Project: Uplifting Students’ Participation in the National Certification

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research aimed to increase participation of learners in the conduct of national certification which plays vital role in landing different opportunities after completing senior high school including but not limited to employment, entrepreneurship, and pursuing higher education. The introduction of the school-based initiated assessment project would be of great help to Home Economics Strand in taking the national certification whereby challenges and problems were addressed and their capabilities to pass the assessment is highly possible.

METHODS

The researcher employed purposive sampling in gathering data from the respondents. Thirty six (36) grade 12-HE students with specialization in Cookery were chosen as subject of this study. A QUAL-QUAN method was utilized in addressing the identified problems which includethe use of survey interview in determining challenges they have encountered while self-made structured questionnaire was formulated to evaluate pool of students’ performances and achievements.

RESULTS

The study revealed that (1) students were confronted with some challenges and problems causing low participation in the conduct of national certification, specifically Cookery NC II; (2) the learners performed all units of competencies in cookery; and (3) the pre-test and post-test revealed that the respondents improved their level of mastery after the school-based initiated assessment project.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, the study centered in uplifting students’ extreme participation in the conduct of national certification which brought significant benefits in whatever path they wish to pursue. This will provide them greater opportunities in employment, entrepreneurship, or higher education after completing Senior high School.