Interest Pattern of Grade Six Pupils: Basis in Selecting Areas in Program Power It Up

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Exploration, planning and actual decision-making play important roles in every individual to have a better life. However, due to their inherent psychological and development task that they have to handle it is difficult for them to choose. This research was designed in order to understand the needs of Grade six pupils according to their interest. Many of them do not adequately explore on their own, often times they were influenced by the decision of their friends, who will take a certain course without consideration of their interest, abilities, and capabilities both as a student and as a person. This interest pattern helps the young child who has considered several factors: Individual differences, abilities, interest, and the individual's total personality.

METHODS

This chapter presents and discusses the methods, technique and instrument used in gathering data. The descriptive method of research was employed by the researcher to analyze and determine the interest pattern of Grade six pupils of Amadeo Elementary School during the school year 2018-2019. The researcher availed different materials necessary and relevant to the study. The researcher found vital materials that may enrich and optimize the investigation. The data were obtained through the use of various instrument and techniques. Percentage and mean are used to understand this study easily.

RESULTS

The majority of respondents' fathers’ occupation falls under the non-skilled category followed by self-employed, then skilled, then professional, and last, unemployed. The mothers of respondents are mostly housewives. Next category is self-employed, then non-skilled, and last, skilled and/or professional. Respondent's interests are in the line of Reading, Science, Sports, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts.

DISCUSSIONS

The parent should be made to understand not to interfere in children's choices of interest but should provide enough motivation for them to choose properly based on numerous factors both personal and environmental. The school should require the participation and involvement of the parents to develop their interest.