Tracer Study in Senior High School Graduates

A Tracer Study of Senior High School Graduates

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College of Education West Visayas State University Lambunao Campus

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Secondary Education

by: Welmer G. Abogadil, Harry J. Lenciano, Joseph Daniel C. Losanes,

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A Tracer Study of Senior High School Graduates

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College of Education West Visayas State University Lambunao Campus

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Secondary Education by:

Welmer G. Abogadil, Harry J. Lenciano, Joseph Daniel C. Losanes,

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Approval Sheet A Tracer Study of Senior High School Graduates

An Undergraduate Thesis For the Degree Bachelor of Secondary Education

by

Abogadil, Welmer G. Lenciano, Harry J. Losanes, Joseph Daniel C.

Approved: PROF. CLYDE C. LARRODER Research Adviser

DR. MARK NIL L. CASAQUITE Research Coordinator

DR. GLENN B. LATANGA Dean

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Acknowledgment To our parents, for their never ending support, love, and motivation to us. For making us feel that we can surpass the circumstances that we’re facing. We thank them especially when it comes to financial matters. To our research teacher, Dr. Mark Nil L. Casaquite, thank you for the guidance and support. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to our adviser, Prof. Clyde C. Larroder for his continuous support, for his patience, motivation, and immense knowledge in making our research possible. We would also like to thank our statistician, Miss Queenie Gin S. Laglaganon , for tallying our results on our questionnaire. She gave us insights on the importance of this study and how it will benefit the College of Education and the WVSU Lambunao Campus. She made us understand that research is not just an academic requirement but something that will serve us our legacy in the institution. We are very thankful for her constant guidance and continuous way of sharing knowledge about research. We are forever indebted to your generosity.

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The Researchers

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Abogadil, Welmer G. , Lenciano, Harry J. , Losanes, Joseph Daniel C. “A Tracer Study of Senior High School Graduates”. Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, Bachelor of Secondary Education. West Visayas State University Lambunao Campus, Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines. November 2022. Abstract This tracer study employed the descriptive survey research design. This study aims to trace the Senior High School Graduates of Bingawan National High School Batch 20182019. Specifically, it sought to determine their profile in terms of sex, civil status, SHS track and strand and employment of Senior High School Graduates. Using random sampling, the respondents of this study were the thirty respondents took part in this study. Of this total, fifteen (15) or fifty percent (50%) were female and fifteen (15) or fifty percent (50%) were male. The researchers made the survey questionnaire modifications to the survey questionnaire were made to suit this study. Frequency distribution method used to analyze and interpret the data. Majority of the respondents are currently proceed to college . Most of them have strong passion for the profession. Among the employed, majority of them have special occupation. This quantitative research employed the descriptive survey research design. Descriptive research aims to accurately and systematically describe a population, situation or phenomenon. In a tracer study, data is collected and analysed repeatedly over time. For monitoring and evaluation purposes, tracer studies are often designed to track changes at individual

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level, following a development intervention. However, they might also focus on other units of analysis such as communities, organizations or policies. Tracer studies are most useful when change is intended to be long-term and significant. Tracer studies provide information that is valuable for all these actors; and this helps to inspire education, training and employment policies, curricula of education and training courses, guidance to help individuals decide on their education or training paths, and clearer judgements about (re)- skilling the labour force. This study aims to trace the graduates of Bingawan National Senior High School, in Bingawan, Iloilo, Philippines. Specifically, it sought to determine their profile in terms of gender, age and to evaluate their employment status and as graduates. Using random sampling, the respondents of this study were the thirty (30) random graduates. Fifteen (15) Boys and Fifteen (15) Girls of Bingawan Senior High School - Bingawan Iloilo in the year 2018-2019. Nine days upon the approval of the research title. Selected respondents will be informed ahead to permit their answers, the researchers prepared the questionnaires to be given by face to face interaction. Respondents have given right away their answers after receiving the questions provided by the researchers.

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Table of Contents

Title Page Approval Sheet Acknowledgement Abstract Table of Contents List of Tables and Figures 1

2 3

Introduction to the Study Background of the Study Theoretical Framework of the Study (paradigm included) Statement of the Problem Hypotheses Definition of Terms Delimitation of the Study Significance of the Study Review of Related Literature Research Design and Methodology

Research Design Methodology

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The Sample/Participants Instruments The Intervention Data Collection Procedure Data Analysis Procedure 4

Results and Discussion

Descriptive Data Analysis Inferential Data Analysis 5

Summary, Conclusions, Implications and Recommendations

References Appendices

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Chapter 1 Introduction of the Study This chapter covers five parts. (1) Background of the Study (2) Conceptual framework and Statement of the Problem (3) Definition of Terms (4) Delimitation of the Study and, (5) Significance of the Study. Part one, Background of the Study includes the overview topic of the study; Part Two, Conceptual framework and Statement of the Problem represents the general and specific problem of the study; Part Three, Definition of Terms gives the conceptual and operational meaning of the terms used in the study; Part Four, Delimitation of the Study, set the limits of the study in terms of variables, respondents and, instrument; Part Five, Significance of the study explains the benefits that may derived from the findings of the Study, set the limits of the study in terms variables, respondents, and instrument.

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Background of the Study Education in the Philippines contributes great possibility that all must have the courage to cope up in the challenges being faced. Having a diverse educational system helps to identify the different capabilities of individual to be productive in the future as a part of manpower in society. People must know what really the importance of education in every aspects either socially or economically. Department of Education (2010) with regards to adding the 2 years education in high school discussed that through this, every graduate must be fully equipped as they step to find work and to start entrepreneurial endeavor. Education and training systems have a key role to play in ensuring that opportunities are provided for all individuals to develop their skills continually in a lifelong learning perspective, enabling them to adapt to rapidly changing labour market requirements and conditions. Training and labour market policy makers decide on the configuration of education and training systems, employment policies and investments. Training institutions decide on the type and content of the training courses to be

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delivered. Individuals and their families decide on their own education and training, while employers take decisions on how to enhance the skills of their workers. Tracer studies provide information that is valuable for all these actors; and this helps to inspire education, training and employment policies, curricula of education and training courses, guidance to help individuals decide on their education or training paths, and clearer judgements about (re)- skilling the labour force. Tracer studies are common research methods for educational institutions to check on the employability of their graduates (de Ocampo, Bagano, & Tan, 2012). Likewise, Rogan and Reynolds (2016) asserted that a Graduate Tracer Study (GTS) is useful for policy and equity implication in higher education. They have suggested that policies should not just focus on providing interventions for the school but also by concentrating closely on university students from the poorly resourced schools and at the earliest stage of their studies. They also argued that instead of confronting study choices to address graduate unemployment, Meanwhile, tracer study as a research strategy stresses that education mismatches appear to capture different aspects of the accuracy of the jobworker pairing, and therefore, have separate consequences for workers (both in monetary and non-monetary terms). Skill mismatches are recognized by employees as a serious relevant issue than education mismatches (Aure, et al., 2019).

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R.A. 7722 mandates the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to “monitor the performance of the programs and institutions of higher learning”. One way to do this is to conduct a graduate tracer study looking at the employability and destinations of the graduates. In addition, one of the documents needed in accreditation is tracer study. Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. Data generated from a tracer study could re-evaluate the factors affecting and contributing to the status of the employment of graduates. Based on extant literature, the majority of graduates landed on local jobs, particularly in the government sector (Aure et al., 2019). Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. Data generated from a tracer study could re-evaluate the factors affecting and contributing to the status of the employment of graduates. Based on extant literature, the majority of graduates landed on local jobs, particularly in the government sector (Aure et al., 2019). Tracer studies can be defined as retrospective analyses of graduates through a standardized survey, which takes place sometime after graduation (normally between 6 months and 3 years). Tracer studies are also known as graduate surveys, alumni surveys, or graduate tracking. Normally, the target population is a homogenous group of students / trainees who finished their studies at the same time (generation or

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graduation cohort). Tracer studies are common in higher education, but are becoming more and more popular in vocational education. The general objective is to evaluate medium to long-term impact of education programmes. More concrete objectives include improving the education and training content and study conditions, improving the transition of graduates from education to the labour market, and to better matching the supply of skills with the demand for them. Tracer study questionnaire topics can vary considerably, but often include questions on study progress, the transition to work, work entrance, career, use of learned competencies, current occupation and bonds to the education institution. Tracer studies can give very important information about skills matching through the combination of objective and subjective data from the graduates. Apart from being able to measure the employability of graduates, and obtain feedback to improve the study programme, tracer studies allow aspects of horizontal matching (relevance of field of study for the tasks done in the job) and vertical matching (appropriate position regarding the level of formal qualification) to be measured. Tracer studies are flexible tools that allow the combination of a core questionnaire, where key elements are systematically asked, with ad hoc modules that allow information on aspects that are important at one point in time, or that are important for concrete institutions (or fields of study) to be gathered. The table show

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some of the modules with the minimum number of questions that could shape a tracer study. Senior High School (SHS) refers to Grades 11 and 12, the last two years of the K to 12 program that DepEd has been implementing since 2012. Students begin to study in SHS the subjects that will introduce them to their preferred career path. High school in the old system consisted of First Year to Fourth Year. What corresponds to those four years today are Grades 7 to 10, also known as junior high school (JHS). Under Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), you will have to complete Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 6 (elementary), Grades 7 to 10 (Junior High School) and Grades 11 to 12 (Senior High School) in all 13 years before you can receive a high school diploma. Students who belong to the K to12 generation but do not complete Grade 12 will be disadvantaged in that they will not be accepted into a college degree or technical-vocational certificate program without a SHS diploma. They will also miss out on an opportunity to learn skills that can qualify them for employment right after SHS, or prepare them for starting up a business. The K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School (SHS) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop

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lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education. Middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship (DEPED, 2013)

Conceptual Framework Paradigm Independent Variables

Dependent Variable

Sex Civil Status SHS Track and Strand Employment

Senior High School Graduates

Statement of the Problem This study aimed to track the necessary data pertaining to the Senior Graduates of Bingawan National High School from S.Y 2018-2019. Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

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1. What is the general profile of the respondents in terms of sex, civil status and SHS track and strand? 2. What are the reasons of the respondents for taking their course (those who proceeded to college)? 3. What is the employment profile of the respondents in terms of present employment status, present occupation/job and reasons for unemployment (if unemployed)?

Hypothesis 1. The profiles of the respondents are the Senior High School Graduates and it is based on the sex, civil status, SHS track and strand and employment. 2. There is a significant difference in A Tracer Study of Senior High School Graduates. Definition of Terms For clarification and precision, the following are the conceptual and operational meanings: Tracer Study - Tracer study is as an assessment tool where the impact on target groups is traced back to specific elements of a project or program so that effective and ineffective project components may be defined (ILO Thesaurus, 2005).

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In this study tracer, tracer study was used to determine the number of senior high school graduates who proceed to college, employed and unemployed. Senior High School – a secondary school level typically comprising the three highest grades. In this study Senior High School referred as respondents by the researchers. Graduates – a person who has a successfully completed a course of study or training, especially a person who has been awarded an undergraduate academic degree (Oxford Dictionary) In this study, graduates referred as the dependent variable that have a factor on A Tracer Study of Senior High School graduates. Delimitation of the Study The purpose of this research was limited on the Senior High School graduates that talked about their chosen career after they graduated Senior High School (SHS). Random sampling was used to collect data from potential respondents drawn from the total population of Senior High School graduates. The research was conducted using a questionnaire which was distributed to selected Senior High School Graduates in a form of a survey. This study used the descriptive research method employing a researchersmade questionnaire as a data gathering instrument. The researchers designed a survey

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questionnaire for data gathering instrument. Thirty Senior High School Graduates of Bingawan National High School batch 2018-2019 served as the respondents of the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Significance of the Study The researcher was undertaken with the hope that the results would be beneficial to the following. Senior High School Graduates - To equip themselves into another journey of their lives as they explore their chosen career Teachers –This study assists teachers in becoming more vocal about the chosen career of Senior High School Graduates as they transitioned to their next chapter of their studies Parents - They will become aware of their children about their chosen career and guide their children.

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Future Researchers – Result of the study may serve as guide and basis of the future researchers who wish to study more about A Tracer Study of Senior High School graduates.

Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature This chapter presents the related literatures for clearer understanding of the readers. Related Literature Senior High School The K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop

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lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship. Each student in Senior High School can choose among three tracks: Academic; Technical-Vocational-Livelihood; and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Accountancy, Business Management (ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Students undergo immersion, which may Include earn-while-you-learn opportunities, to provide them relevant exposure and actual experience in their chosen track. The senior high school curriculum was found to be very useful significant in preparing the graduates for the exits. However, it is noteworthy to address that none of the graduates pursued entrepreneurship, and only one pursued middle skills development. It is recommended that programs and instructions be more adaptive to student's needs. Continued tracking of alumni for at least three consecutive years is also suggested to be conducted in the school and in other schools in order to be able to gather more concrete evidence with regards to the effectivity of the K-12 curriculum in achieving its goals. According to Official Gazette (2012), Senior High School is two years of specialized upper secondary education; students may choose a specialization based on aptitude, interests, and school capacity. The choice of career track will define the

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content of the subjects a student will take in Grades 11 and 12. SHS subjects fall under either the Core Curriculum or specific Tracks. Republic Act 10533, the K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School (SHS)) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship. (www.officialgazette.gov.ph) Senior High School (SHS) refers to Grades 11 and 12, the last two years of the K to12 program that DepEd has been implementing since 2012. Students begin to study in SHS the subjects that will introduce them to their preferred career path. High school in the old system consisted of First Year to Fourth Year. What corresponds to those four years today are Grades 7 to 10, also known as junior high school (JHS). Under Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), you will have to complete Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 6 (elementary), Grades 7 to 10 (Junior High School) and Grades 11 to 12 (Senior High School) in all 13 years before you can receive a high school diploma. Students who belong to the K to12 generation but do not complete Grade 12 will be disadvantaged in that they will not be accepted into a college degree or technical-vocational certificate program without a SHS diploma. They will also miss

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out on an opportunity to learn skills that can qualify them for employment right after SHS, or prepare them for starting up a business. Senior High School (SHS) covers the last two years of the K to 12 program and includes Grades 11 and 12. In SHS, students will go through a core curriculum and subjects under a track of their choice (http://k12philippines.com/, n.d).  Filipinos are known to be competitive in the international community. However, our current education system hinders us from becoming even more competitive. Starting in the 2012-2013 school year, the education system of the Philippines was enhanced from the ten years of basic education to a 12-year program through an initiative called the K-12 Education Plan sponsored by the Department of Education (HubPages Inc. 2016). The K-12 program offers a decongested 12-year program that gives students sufficient time to master skills and absorb basic competencies. The K-12 program accelerates mutual recognition of Filipino graduates and professionals in other countries (K-12 Philippines, 2015) The academic year 2016-2017 is a big turning point in Philippine Education system since a vast makeover will happen. The new curriculum which is known as K to 12 Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum, under the newly signed K to 12 Basic Education Program Law.

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In 2011, the Department of Education (DepEd) administered a shift to a fresh learning scheme — the K to 12 basic education program. Many people were resistant to the new education system. Despite this, the government is keen on revolutionizing the Philippine education. Related Studies Waugh 2013 cited, high standard of living, is an important part of culture and values. The education system has a significant and direct impact on the quality of our workforce our economic productivity and ultimately, our ability to prosper as businesses, as people, and as a nation rely on our public schools to provide highly skilled and educated talent. K to 12 is a solution to create opportunities that will help all children from the time they enter the classroom to when they join the workforce - McCleary. (2012) Republic Act K to 12 which is known as ―Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 or K to 12 Basic Education Program Law states that the graduate of basic education shall be an empowered individual who has learned, through a program that is rooted on soundeducational principles and geared towards excellence, the foundations for learnin g throughout life, thecompetence to engage in work and be productive, the ability to coexist in fruitful harmony with local and global communities, the capability to engage

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in autonomous, creative, and critical thinking, and the capacity and willingness to transform others and one‘s self. (Legal Basis)  

Senior High School (SHS) will officially be implemented nationwide starting with

Grade 11 in SY 2016-2017 and Grade 12 in SY 2017-2018. The additional 2 years Senior High School is specialized upper-secondary education composed of a common Core Curriculum and Tracks. There are 8 core curricula or learning areas that include Language, Humanities, Communication, Mathematics, Philosophy, Science, Social Science and Physical Education and Health and 4tracks which include (1) Academic, (2) Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and (3) Sports and Arts (4) General Education or Liberal Arts. Each track will have strands, which is also known as specializations within a track. Chapter 3 Research Design and Methodology Chapter 3 consist of two parts: (1) Research design, (2) Methods Part One, Research design describes the research design. Part Two, Methods describes the respondents, instruments, data collection procedure and statistical analysis procedure.

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Research design The quantitative research design was used in this study. Quantitative research is used to quantify the problem by way of generating numerical data that can be transformed into useable statistics. It is used to quantify career, educational background, and employability and other defined variables, and generalize results from a larger sample population. Respondents The data gathering instrument using the survey questionnaire was utilized in order to validate and collect data.

Instrument The instrument used in the study was researchers made survey questionnaire duly validated by the experts. The questionnaire was divided into two main sections, the profile of the respondents and the questionnaire paper. The profile of the respondents was based on their sex, civil status, SHS track and strand, and employment.

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Data Collection Procedure To conduct the study, first the researchers consulted their adviser and prepared letters for three validators who validated the questionnaire. The validated questionnaires were distributed through face to face interaction to the possible Senior High School Graduates respondents. Random Sampling was used in determining the samples. Data Analysis Procedure The researchers used Frequency and Percentile Ranks to analyse the result of the survey questionnaire by tallying and rank it according to their numbers. Random Sampling was used to validate and collect the data in determining the samples.

Chapter 4 Results and Discussions Profile of the Respondents The respondents of this study were the thirty Senior High School graduates of Bingawan National High School.

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Table 1: Profile of the Respondents in terms of civil status and sex Civil Status

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

Single

28

93.3%

Married

2

6.7%

Sex Male Female

Frequency (f) 15 15

Percentage (%) 50% 50%

Out of Thirty (30) respondents, 28 were single (%=93.3) and 2 were married (%=6.7). Meanwhile in terms of sex, 15 (%=50) of them are males and the other 15 (%=50) are females.

Table 2: SHS Track and Strand TVL Track 1. CSS 2. Agri- Crop 3. Dressmaking/Hairdressing 4. EIM 5. Bread and Pastry

Frequency (f) 7 2 6

Percentage (%) 23.3% 6.7% 20%

7 8

23.3% 26.7%

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Among the Thirty (30) respondents, Bread and Pastry have the highest number (f=8, %=26.7) followed by Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM)and Computer Systems Servicing (CSS) (f=7, %=23.3) and Dressmaking/ Hairdressing (f=6, %=20) Table 3: Proceed to College A. Course

Frequency (f)

Percentage (%)

BS Marine Transformation

3

10

BS Criminology

4

13.3

BS Accountancy

2

6.7

BSED (Secondary)

4

13.3

BS Industrial Technology

2

6.7

BSHM

1

3.3

Midwifery

1

3.3

BS Nursing

1

3.3

BEED

1

3.3

Out of Thirty (30) respondents, four (4) (%=13.3) of them taken up BS Criminology and the other four (4) (%=13.3) taken up BSED. Three (3) (%=10) of them taken BS Marine Transportation and the other two (2) (%=6.7) have taken up BS Accountancy and BS Industrial Technology. B. Reason(s) for taking the course Area (s) related to the course/track in Senior High School Influence of parents or relatives Peer Influence Strong passion for the profession

Frequency (f) 6

Percentage (%) 20

11 1 10

36.6 3.3 33.3

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Prospect for immediate employment 11 36.6 Status or prestige of the profession 2 6.7 Among the Six reasons, those who proceed to college reason out about the prospect for immediate employment and influence of parents or relatives followed by strong passion for the profession and area (s) related to the course/ track in Senior High School. Table 4: Employed Data

A. Are you employed? Yes No

Frequency (f) 11

Percentage (%) 36.6

19

63.3

B. Employment status Frequency (f) Percentage (%) Regular or permanent 3 10 Temporary 1 3.3 Contractual 2 6.7 Self-employed 5 16.6 B. Out of eleven (11) employed, five (5), (%=16.6) were self-employed, the other 3 (%=10) are regular or permanent and 2 (%=6.7) are contractual C. Present occupation Service workers and shop and Market Sales workers Trades and Related Workers Laborers and Unskilled Workers Special Occupation

Frequency (f) 3

Percentage (%) 10

1 3 4

3.3 10 13.3

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C. Out of 11 employed, four (4) (%=13.3) have special occupation, then three (3) (%=10) are service workers and laborers/unskilled workers and one (1) (%=3.3) are trade and related workers D. Not been employed Frequency (f) Percentage (%) Advance or further study 19 63.3 Family concern and decided not to 3 10 find a job Lack of work experience 13 43.3 No job opportunity 3 10 D. Out of nineteen (19) (%=63.3) unemployed, they reason out that they want advance or further study, thirteen (13) (%=43.3) lack of work experience and three (3) (%=10) no job opportunity and family concern and decided not to find a job

Chapter 5 Summary, Conclusions, Implications and Recommendations

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Summary This quantitative research employed the descriptive survey research design. Descriptive research aims to accurately and systematically describe a population, situation or phenomenon. In a tracer study, data is collected and analysed repeatedly over time. For monitoring and evaluation purposes, tracer studies are often designed to track changes at individual level, following a development intervention. However, they might also focus on other units of analysis such as communities, organizations or policies. Tracer studies are most useful when change is intended to be long-term and significant. Tracer studies provide information that is valuable for all these actors; and this helps to inspire education, training and employment policies, curricula of education and training courses, guidance to help individuals decide on their education or training paths, and clearer judgements about (re)- skilling the labour force. Tracer studies are common research methods for educational institutions to check on the employability of their graduates (de Ocampo, Bagano, & Tan, 2012). Likewise, Rogan and Reynolds (2016) asserted that a Graduate Tracer Study (GTS) is useful for policy and equity implication in higher education. The data collected shall serve as an important indicator in the determination of the quality of Education students in the country.

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This study aims to trace the graduates of Bingawan National Senior High School, in Bingawan, Iloilo, Philippines. Specifically, it sought to determine their profile in terms of gender, age and to evaluate their employment status and as graduates. Using random sampling, the respondents of this study were the thirty (30) random graduates. Fifteen (15) Boys and Fifteen (15) Girls of Bingawan Senior High School - Bingawan Iloilo in the year 2018-2019. Nine days upon the approval of the research title. Selected respondents will be informed ahead to permit their answers, the researchers prepared the questionnaires to be given by face to face interaction. Respondents have given right away their answers after receiving the questions provided by the researchers. Conclusions 1. Based on the data gather for the general profile of respondents which shows the frequency distribution of the respondents when classified in terms of sex, civil status and , further studies of a master’s degree after college, the researchers concluded that: a. Equal number of males and females b. Majority of the respondents are single 2. With regard to the SHS Track and strand by the respondents the following conclusions were drawn:

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a. Majority of the respondents are came from Bread and Pastry b. Some of the respondents are from EIM, CSS, Agri-Crop and Dressmaking/ Hairdressing 3. With regard to the course taken and their reasons for taking up the course by the respondents , the following conclusions were drawn: a. Some of the respondents took BS Criminology, BSED, BS Marine Transportation, BS Accountancy and BS Industrial Technology b. They reason out for immediate employment, strong passion for the profession and areas related to the SHS Track and Strand. 4. With regard to the employment profile of the respondents, the following conclusions were drawn: a. Majority of the respondents are currently proceed to college rather than employed. b. Among the employed, majority of them are self- employed and regular or permanent. c. Employed respondents have special occupation, service workers and laborers or unskilled workers.

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d. Most of the unemployed respondents reason out advance or further study and lack of work experience Recommendations Below are the recommendations, wherein the findings and the conclusions presented in this study are used as basis, which the researchers strongly believe will help the stakeholders of the University. The following are: 1. The University must consistently commit itself to conducting regular tracer studies on the employment status of the Senior High School graduates. 2. Strengthen the curriculum by adding elective subjects that will teach students skill and expose them to other opportunities whenever a change of heart strikes the graduate and not pursue any job related to his degree 3. The Deans office, Guidance office and the Alumni Affairs should consolidate their effort to track Senior High School graduates and assess their need especially those have problems finding jobs related to their degree since employability of graduates affects the record of the institution.

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Appendices

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Survey Questionnaire Dear Respondents; Good day! Please complete this survey questionnaire as accurately & frankly as possible by checking (/) the box corresponding to your response. Your answer will be used for research purposes in order to assess Senior High School graduates. Your answers to this survey will be treated with strictest confidentiality. Do not leave any item unanswered. A. GENERAL INFORMATION Name (Optional):____________________________________ Civil Status: ( ) Single Single Parent

( ) Separated

( ) Married

( ) Married but not living

( ) ( ) Widow

Sex : ( ) Male

( ) Female

B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND What are the courses took by the respondents? 1. Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Track: ( ) Computer System Servicing (CSS) Installation and Maintenance ( ) Agricultural Crop Pastry ( ) Dressmaking/Hair Dressing What are the reasons of the respondents in taking the course? 2. Proceeded to college?

( ) Electrical ( ) Bread and

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If YES, what course?______________ Reason (s) for taking the course (s) you may check (√) more than one answer. ( ) Area (s) related to the course/track in senior high school ( ) Good grades in high school ( ) Influence of parents or relatives ( ) Peer Influence ( ) Inspired by a role model ( ) Strong passion for the profession ( ) Prospect for immediate employment ( ) Status or prestige of the profession ( ) Availability of course offering in chosen institution ( ) Prospect of career advancement ( ) Affordable for the family ( ) Prospect of attractive compensation ( ) Opportunity for employment abroad ( ) No particular choice or no better idea Others, please specify _______________________________________________ C. EMPLOYMENT DATA 1. Are you employed? ( ) Yes

( ) No

( ) Never Employed

a. If YES, what is your present employment status? ( ) regular or permanent

( ) contractual

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( ) temporary

( ) self-employed

Present Occupation: ( Please check one) ( ) Officials of Government and Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors and Supervisors. ( ) Professionals ( ) Technicians and Associate Professionals ( ) Clerk ( ) Service workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers ( ) Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen ( ) Trades and Related Workers ( ) Plant and machine Operators and Assemblers ( ) Laborers and Unskilled Workers ( ) Special Occupation b. If NO or never been employed, please state reason (s) ( ) Advance or further study ( ) Family concern and decided not to find a job ( ) Health-related reason (s) ( ) Lack of work experience ( ) No job opportunity ( ) Did not look for a job ( ) Other reason (s), please specify