Citizenship Advancement Training and its Effect on the Behavior of Grade 10 Students on Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) is a training program for both public and private secondary schools in the Philippines. It aims to enhance the student's social responsibility and commitment to the development of their communities and develop their ability to uphold law and order as they assume active participation in community activities and assist the members of the community especially in times of emergency (Arroyo, 2010).CAT has been a mandatory subject among secondary schools and has been identified to have effects on the behavior of the students. This study discusses the effect of CAT on the behavior of Grade 10 students in ETTMNHS.

METHODS

Simple Random sampling was utilized in the study. Using the Gay's Guidelines, 30 Grade 10 students enrolled under the CAT course were considered as the respondents. A 4-point Likert scale was used as the instrument in gathering data. The data were subjected to quantitative analysis.

RESULTS

The result of the survey reported that there were 11 female respondents and 19 male respondents. It was found that most of the grade 10 students had agreed because they have an idea on the CAT subject in Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School. Moreover, most of the students agreed that they became responsible and they developed discipline as a result of CAT. This study concluded that the CAT has a positive impact on the behavior of the students.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the study, they have implemented the CAT on their behavior during their CAT class. Most of the grade 10 students implemented their CAT subject on themselves. They know what will they do to resolve their problems during their situation. They know that if they cheat, it is not good for their studies. They know how to discipline themselves. Having a CAT class has an impact on the students, especially on their behavior.