Perceptions of Grade 12 Students in Dagatan National High School: Basis for Framework in Choosing Curriculum Exit

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With the new education system, various opportunities after Senior High School open. Students' journey will not end after completing the K to 12 curriculum, but it will be pursued by taking the path they prefer. Grade 12 students are always doubtful in choosing their curriculum exit after they graduate in Senior High School. In this study, students will know their preference after knowing the modified framework that will help them choose the right curriculum exit.

METHODS

Descriptive method was used. Self-structured questionnaire was answered by the Grade 12 students in order to know their perceptions in choosing curriculum exit. Slovin's formula and stratified random sampling was used to get the sample of respondents from Grade 12 students. Aside from that, a fishbowl technique was also used where all students had the chance to be chosen as respondent.

RESULTS

Students have different perceptions about curriculum exits such as the right choice of curriculum exit could improve the standard of living; personal liking of an individual towards a particular subject contributes to his career selection decision; higher education needs a lot of money; curriculum exit is still confusing; middle-level skills should be practiced by Tech-Voc students; entrepreneurship is for ABM students; students are not well-informed; higher education is for Academic students only. employment is for Technical Vocational students only, and curriculum exit should be strand-based. It was also found out that there are different bases in choosing curriculum exits which are considered by the students like skills, values, aptitude, interests, disabilities, personality, peers' influence, family responsibilities, financial difficulties or status, and advice from the guidance counselor or family.

DISCUSSIONS

This study was recommended and presented to the school administrator and implemented as a basis in choosing students' curriculum exit such as employment, entrepreneurship, Higher Education, and middle-level skills development that can be chosen by students after finishing studies in high school. A modified framework was made to help the students choose the right course study. This had been achieved after the Grade 12 advisers surveyed their students.