Impacts of Taking a Non-Preferred Strand to Grade 11 Students in General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The K TO 12 and Senior High School designed with the best interest in mind. The heart of the Senior High School curriculum recognizes the characteristic, addresses the needs, give the best tools, and career choices after high school. Some students of Accounting and Business Management are undecided to choose tracks but they are currently enrolled in this strand. The researchers want to know the reasons behind their decision in choosing Accounting Business and Management (ABM) and the impacts of taking non-preferred strand.

METHODS

The researchers used descriptive design, and purposive sampling. The instrument used to collect the data was a survey questionnaire.

RESULTS

Impacts of taking non-preferred strand to Senior High School are the following: Students are bored in class, lazy to do the activities, and most of them are not interested in lesson.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results of the study it shows that it has a great impact on students of taking non-preferred strands. They cannot focus well on their lessons and it also affects their social skills. Based on the results of the study the following are recommended: Students particularly incoming Senior High School should choose a strand suitable for their interests and needs. Teachers should explain well that taking a non-preferred strand in Senior High School would affect their future career opportunities. Future researches should continue to find new information related to this topic.