Work Immersion Among ABM Grade 12 Senior High School Students of the Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Quality and excellence of learning is of utmost importance in the field of education. One of the goals of the K to 12 Basic Education Program is to develop in learners the competencies, work ethics, and values relevant to pursuing further education and/or joining the world of work. To achieve greater congruence between basic education and the nation's development targets, Work Immersion, a required subject has been incorporated into the curriculum. This subject will provide learners with opportunities such as to become familiar with the work place; for employment simulation; and to apply their competencies in areas of specialization/applied subjects in authentic work environments. Through Work Immersion, the students are exposed to and become familiar with work the environment related to their field of specialization to enhance their competence. Specifically, the students are able to enhance their technical knowledge and skills, enrich their skills in communications and human relations, and develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work and co-workers.

METHODS

Descriptive type use in this action research with the questionnaires as the main instrument in gathering data which would answer the problem posed in this study. It was distributed, collected, tallied and interpreted to come up with the desired output. The study involved thirty-five Grade 12 ABM learners from Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School (AASMNHS). Furthermore, the study revealed the readiness of students and impact of work immersion to them.

RESULTS

A SHS student has to undergo work immersion in a business organization or establishment with duties related to their field of specialization. Through this, the students are exposed to and were able to be familiarized with the working environment and learned well the typical protocols and procedures in a company. Immersionists gained relevant and practical industrial skills under the guidance of experts and workers; appreciated the importance and application of the principles and theories taught in the classroom; enhanced their technical knowledge and skills; and prepared them to meet the needs and challenges of employment, entrepreneurship, or higher education after graduation.

DISCUSSIONS

Senior high school focal person should orient well the learners who'll undergo work immersion. Work immersion teachers may assess learners before deploying them to the workplace. Learners are recommended to ask their teachers' help on things they need to do before, during and after the immersion. Students who'll undergo immersion should be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared in order to perform and discharge the tasks given to them with the highest degree of efficiency.