Readiness of Grade 11 Tvl Students towards Senior High School Curriculum

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With the advent of the Senior High School program, students tend to conclude that learning high school would be extended. There is then a misconception among the students who took Technical Vocational track on the kind of environment they need to fit in. This leads to a situation where most of them do not manifest interest in learning the other subjects required in their curriculum. As a result, some of them fail in core subjects as they tend to focus more on their major subjects. It is in this light that the researchers find interest in describing the readiness level of Grade 11 TVL students prior to addressing the requirements and performance tasks in their curriculum.

METHODS

Quantitative method of research was used in the study, a descriptive design to be able to determine the TVL students' emotional and intellectual readiness towards senior high school curriculum. The data were collected from 218 TVL students through survey-questionnaire and interview. Also, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was employed where members of the faculty were requested to share opinions and suggestions on the possible interventions that can be employed to further address the issue.

RESULTS

The TVL students' level of emotional readiness was deemed to be in great extent. They were aware on the different rules and regulations of the school. However, they felt anxious whenever they were inside the school. As for the level of their intellectual readiness, it was determined to be in great extent. It is evident that they were actively engaged in classroom discussions but not capable of doing research work intended for Senior High School subjects. In connection with this, there are some factors that can affect their readiness prior to TVL curriculum. It was stated that they chose their track based on their financial status and were also influenced by their peers.

DISCUSSIONS

The results have shown that students should participate on different activities to develop their emotional skills and join programs that can make them aware of the senior high school curriculum. A set of strategic readiness related program for TVL students was drafted to address their readiness regarding the flow of the curriculum as a senior high school student.