Perceptions of Senior High School Students of Renato Edano Vicencio National High School towards Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The additional two years in Basic Education dubbed as the Senior High School brought immense changes in the landscape of our educational system. Senior High School program paved way for the offering of various career tracks namely Academic, Arts and Design, Sports and Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL). Since Renato EdanoVicencio National High School cannot offer Academic, Arts and Design, and Sports Tracks due to limited resources, students were left with only one option and that is to take the TVL track. Hence, this study was designed to determine the perceptions of Senior High School students for taking the TVL Track.

METHODS

The study used the quantitative approach employing the descriptive method of research. A total of 65 TVL students of Renato Edano Vicencio National High School enrolled during the first semester of School Year 2017-2018 participated in the study. Respondents were chosen using the purposive sampling technique since the study focused only on the perception of the Senior High School towards the TVL track. A validated researcher-made questionnaire was the main tool used in gathering data. Percentage and Weighted Mean were the statistical measures employed in the study.

RESULTS

The study revealed that respondents strongly agreed that TVL track offers many opportunities to Senior High School graduates after it obtained a weighted average mean of 3.48. On the other hand, a weighted average mean of 3.55 showed that respondents strongly agreed that TVL graduates who got a National Certificate have the biggest chance of getting employed. Respondents further agreed that TVL exposes students to real-life tasks and further enhances their skills and competencies in terms of baking, dressmaking, fishery, agriculture, electronics, and trade. Moreover, respondents agreed that in terms of work demand, practicality and financial aspect choosing TVL is a great career track with a weighted average mean of 3.49. Finally, respondents indicated that the TVL track is a good choice for students who possess hard skills (3.25 WAM).

DISCUSSIONS

Findings imply that respondents have positive viewpoints towards Technical Vocational Livelihood Track. Respondents' understanding of the fact that taking TVL Track will provide them with diverse employment outlooks affirms the goal of the Department of Education of equipping its graduates with job-ready skills and competencies for them to be able to join the workforce in the local and international arena.