Integration of Entrepreneurial Concepts in Technology and Livelihood Education in Public Secondary Schools in Nasugbu District: Basis for Preparing Students for Technopreneurship

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The school is an especially important institution which can provide career pathways for students. Offering Technology and Livelihood Education is a response to the needs of the community considering that the nature of the course would provide practical knowledge and skills of vocational and technological efficiency and problem-solving in daily life. The schools are encouraged to localize the curriculum to respond to these needs; likewise, enrich the curriculum without sacrificing the established content and performance standards and competencies to make the curriculum responsive to the needs of students. The entrepreneur-related programs should be incorporated at the primary, secondary and tertiary school levels, and should promote creativity and innovation among students at an early stage.

METHODS

The researcher preferred this descriptive method of research for it is widely used in doing scientific research such that, only a few limitations are observed on its use. The respondents of the study were limited to 42 TLE teachers and 152 students for a total of 194 from 12 secondary schools in the District of Nasugbu. These national high schools include the following: Banilad (with 15 respondents), Bilaran (17), Bunducan (16), Catandaan Yabut (16), Dr. Crisogono B. Ermita Sr. Memorial (17), Kaylaway (17), Looc (17), Lumbangan (16), Malapad na Bato (17), Sen. Gil Puyat (15), Tala (16) and Tumalim (15). The students selected were class officers and they represent their respective classes.

RESULTS

Efficient and effective management of TLE activities necessitates the application of management practices that include planning, organizing, leading, controlling, implementing and evaluating. The activities require a systematic utilization of teaching strategies, instructional tools, materials, and school facilities. The planning stage requires the setting of measurable and attainable goals within specified time limits, aligning these goals with the vision and mission of K to 12 curriculum programs, identifying available resources for the activities, scheduling the activities for both short and long-range goals, and evaluating the feasibility of the set plan.

DISCUSSIONS

The teachers utilize varied teaching strategies, instructional tools, conduct cooperative learning, and other types of activities aimed at developing students' personal competencies, awareness on the market environment and knowledge on the proper ways of delivering products and services, all towards technopreneurship.