Effects of Work Immersion in Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Finding the effects of Work immersion is very challenging. We can say that it is broad but focusing only on four variables may cite the different challenges that the students may face during their work immersion. These four variables can easily explain the factors that every student face and that may help them be more prepared for their future career. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using a descriptive research design, it focused on the effects of work immersion on the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students. There were four academic variables identified to be affected by work immersion, such as written works, students' performance, projects, and students' behavior. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to the target respondents. The results of the study revealed the effect of work immersion in academic performance of the Grade 12 ABM Students in terms of these variables: (1) Written works –work immersion affects the written works of the students like lectures and assignments. It revealed that they consider it as their last priority or they tend to forget it. (2) Students' Performance –students' performance decrease because of their weekly hectic schedule. (3) Projects –work immersion also lessens students' time to give their efforts to submit their projects. (4) Students' Behavior –work immersion improves the communication skills of every student. They already know how to act and behave like a professional just like how they will act in their workplace. The results demonstrated the need for the teachers, parents, and school administrators to guide Bestlink studentsin having time management and in choosing a company that will supply appropriate values and knowledge for them. This may somehow affect their academic behavior in becoming academically excellent. That is why it is very important that students are aware and can manage their time in the most important things. A learner-driven seminar or workshop must be done to train the students to be the best and be linked to success together with their respective responsibilities as a student and as a future employee. The school administrators must also see the effectiveness of the Work Immersion schedule or implement other strategies that will help the students balance their academics and work immersion.