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

Abstract

Work immersion is a program implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd) since 2012. It is an academic track related to academic courses and vocational courses. Work immersion of the K-12 program consists of 80-hour hands-on or actual work that could help enlighten the students with their career choice and give knowledge and skills to prepare them for opportunities in the future. This study aims to assess the effects of work immersion on the academic performances of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management students. A qualitative research method was used in the study. Using the descriptive research design, it assessed the effects of work immersion in the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines. There were four (4) academic variables identified affected by work immersion such as attendance, assignments, activities, and projects. The gathered data came from the questionnaire that was distributed to the target respondents. The results of the study showed that work immersion affects the academic performances of Grade 12 ABM Students in terms of these variables: (1) Attendance –because of work immersion students are practiced to report on time in school and the immersion workplace. (2) Assignment -work immersion improves the skills of the students in doing their tasks and assignment in better and creative ways. (3) Activities -work immersion trains the students to interact and communicate with confidence to other people. It also familiarizes them in doing work activities that are applicable in their academic activities. (4) Projects -work immersion teaches the students to be flexible in handling their time and schedules and to do their projects with quality. This research study revealed that work immersion positively affects the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students. It trains and develops the students for a better future through appropriate work experiences. The school administrators, together with their teachers, must guide the students in the immersion workplace that develops and leads them to academic excellence. Parents also have a vital role in guiding the students during their work immersion.