THE IMPACT OF COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS ON THE PROGRAM CHOICES OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LEARNERS

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between the communicative skills and program preferences of Grade 12 students majoring in Humanities and Social Sciences. A quantitative type of research design was utilized with a descriptive approach. The data to be gathered will be in a closed-ended survey format which will then be analyzed using statistical methods. Results show that students generally possess good communicative skills, both verbal and non-verbal, together with, at the same time, having a positive evaluation on programs related to debate, presentations, reporting, and recitations. 

More importantly, there is a high positive correlation of 0.776 at a significance level of p<0.00001 between the communicative skills and the program choices, suggesting stronger abilities in relation to communication are associated with higher levels of academic program engagement. The study discussed provided significant information on Grade 12 student majoring perceptions of communicative skills in Humanities and Social Sciences and perception on program preference. 

Based on the research findings, it can be learned that students are equipped with competent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Effective communication is not just merely highly instrumental in academic success, but in personal and professional growth development as well. 

The results of the study further reveal that a good number of respondents prefer programs such as debates, presentations, reporting, and recitations. All of these are directly related to the development of communication skills through structured practice and active participation. 

Such positive reception accorded to these programs underlines their perceived role in developing effective communication capabilities of students in this academic cohort.