An Analysis on the Advantages of Taking HUMSS Strand for Senior High School in Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School S.Y. 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education is the key to open endless possibilities. To be educated is the privilege of every child. The knowledge that an individual can gain from studying is a treasure that no one can take away from them. But to attain the goal, one must be ready and prepared in choosing the right track /strand for them. Mostly, students are still confused about what to take in senior high school due to some factors affecting their choice of track. Of the many strands, Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) is not orbiting in the world of academic subjects only. This strand can be useful in dealing with the reality of life. In this study, the researcher analyzed the advantages of taking HUMSS as a strand for Senior High School.

METHODS

The descriptive research design was used in this study. The researcher conducted the first survey in 43 HUMSS students at Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School. 10 students per strand from Grade 11 for a total of90 students responded for the second survey. It utilized the survey questionnaires and used a Likert scale and WGA (weighted average mean) to assess the students' response. The inventory conducted also used both quantitative and qualitative analysis for the data collected on the frequency of common advantages of taking HUMSS and the frequency of the most common difference of HUMSS to another strand.

RESULTS

The results revealed the following top three advantages of taking HUMSS: 1.) Students learn how to respect the opinion of others, which have a frequency of 35 out of 43, 2.) Students become open-minded to different religions, and 3.) Students become good listeners, which gathered a total of 29. On the conducted survey to 90 selected Grade 11 students who responded, the percentage of those who strongly agree was higher than those who agree, fair, disagree, and strongly disagree. The HUMSS strand has the highest percentage with 71% who answered strongly agree in each statement that the other strands. EIM strand has the lowest percentage which gathered 13%. Through the survey conducted, the researchers found out that the most common difference of HUMSS from what the other strand offers is that the students are able to see the different holistic aspects of life (spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and psychologically).

DISCUSSIONS

HUMSS strand help students improve their skills to socialize with others because of its three common advantages as demonstrated in the results. It is very essential to consider HUMSS because of its uniqueness. It can teach the learners to give importance and value in the holistic aspects of life.