UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY
Block 29 Congressional Road, Bagumbong Caloocan City
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Technology and Livelihood Education
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
OF SELECTED STUDENTS IN BSE TLE
CONGRESSIONAL CAMPUS
An Undergraduate Thesis Proposal presented to the faculty of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Technology and Livelihood Education
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirement for the Degree
of Bachelor in Education
by
Arjhay DC. Serpa Juan
2014
Table of Contents
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
CHAPTER
1 The Problem and Its Background
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Scope and Limitation of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
2 Review of Related Literature and Studies
Literature
Studies
Synthesis of Related Literature and Studies
3 Methodology
Research Design
Population Sampling
Respondents of the Study
Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedures
Statistical Treatment of Data
CHAPTER 1
The Problem and Its Background
Introduction
Technical Skills are the source of learning of the students which it can acquire through studying and applying. It is also refer to talent and expertise which the person possesses to perform a certain job or skill. These skills can now be identified by the teachers and students. Technical skills are also known as hard skills or skills that are more on practice rather than theory.
In our K to 12 Education Curriculum, those technical skills are graded and can now be assessed by the teachers. Our country now is undergoing this curriculum which helps all the learners to acquire a certain skill. Examples of those skills are more on communication or language, sports, arts, music and livelihood education. They are all under technical skills but usually it focus on livelihood education.
How these technical skills affect the academic performance of the students? There are other factors which affect the academic grades of the students. Parental involvement, principal leadership, socio-economic status, school facilities, teacher's strategies and technical skills are the following that affect the academic grade of the student.
Here the researchers will find out if the technical skills have a relationship to the academic performance of the students.
Conceptual Framework
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Profile of the respondentsAgeGenderYear levelTechnical skillsAcademic performance on that skillAction plan to improve the technical skills and the academic performanceAdministration and retrieval of questionnaireDistribution of questionnaireInterviewStatistical treatment and interpretation of data
Profile of the respondents
Age
Gender
Year level
Technical skills
Academic performance on that skill
Action plan to improve the technical skills and the academic performance
Administration and retrieval of questionnaire
Distribution of questionnaire
Interview
Statistical treatment and interpretation of data
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework on Technical Skills and the Academic Performance of Selected Student in TLE.
Statement of the Problem
This research aims to determine the relationship of the technical skills and the academic performance of the selected students. Specifically it will try to find answers to the following questions:
What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
Age,
Gender and,
Year Level?
How do the respondents assess their technical skills as to the following:
Cooking,
Electrical Installation,
Woodworking and,
Drafting?
What is the academic performance of the students in the following skills?
Is there a significant relationship between technical skills and academic performance of the respondents?
Hypothesis
This study hypothesizes that there is no significant relationship in the technical skills and the academic performance of selected students in BSE TLE Congressional Campus.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
This study confined in determining the relationship between the technical skills and the academic performance of the selected BSE TLE students. The respondents of this study will be limited to 59 students and will be selected through stratified random sampling. 1st year and 4th year students are not included in the study. Researchers only select skills that acquired already by the 2nd year 1st and 2nd semester to be fair with both 2nd year and 3rd year as our respondents.
Significance of the Study
This research could be a source of information to the different secondary schools and colleges in Caloocan City in which it will determine on how the technical skills affect the academic performance of the BSE TLE students.
Specifically, this study will be a great value to the following groups of people:
Students. This study will be a great help for the students in order to determine their technical skills. It will benefit to the student's academic performance to know what are their strengths and weaknesses.
Teachers. The study will help teachers to determine also the technical skills to be focus on the students.
Researchers. This study may help the researchers to determine the relationship between technical skills and academic performance of the students.
Future Researchers. This study will help them to know how technical skills may be improved together with the academic performance of the students.
Definition of Terms
K 12 Program – curriculum that implements an education that starts from Kindergarten up to Grade 12.
Students Academic Performance - Academic achievement or (academic) performance is the outcome of education — the extent to which a student, teacher or institution has achieved their educational goals.
Technical skills - are those abilities acquired through learning and practice. They are often job or task specific; in other words, a particular skill set or proficiency required to perform a specific job or task.
Technology Education – refers to the education which deals on the improvement of technical skills.
CHAPTER 2
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Literature
Technical skills are known as a specific skill which the person may possess through learning and practice. You may acquire technical skills through experience or pursuing it as specialization. But how these skills affect the academic performance of the student?
Academic performance serves as standard in order to determine the result of student achievement. There are some factors of which affect the student performance. Mushtaq and Nawaz Khan (2012) mention that there are factors affecting student achievement like learning facilities, student test results, communication proper guidance and family stress. But there are some variables which affects the performance of the students.
Technical skills can be acquired through technology education. Camarao(1998) defined technology education as those educational or learning activities dealing with the development of technical skills, knowledge and attitudes relative to production or service occupations for effective citizenships, or preparing people for employment in technical occupations; or upgrading persons who are actually employed or engaged in technical occupations.
It is supported with R.A. 7796- An Act creating the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Providing for it proves, structure and for other purposes. The Act states its goals and objectives that it strengthens technical skills, to develop those skills and also the moral character, work ethics and nationalism.
To develop more the academic achievement of the students and to unleashed more the technical skills that they possess. The DepEd Order No. 31 s. 2012 K to 12 curriculum has been implemented already for the high school. The program aims to focus not only on the academic field of the learners but also to the technical and livelihood skills they have. That is why modules for exploratory courses and specialization are created to develop simultaneously the technical skills and academic standard of the student.
However, technical skill is still important in our education. Palipis (2007) stated in his book that in 1987 Philippine Constitution under Article XIV Sec. 3 paragraph 5. That the State must provide adult citizens, the disabled, the out-of-school youth with training in civics, vocational efficiency and other skills which means that our government also must emphasize on both academic and technical skill of the learners.
Studies
According to the study of Delos Santos (2010) there are factors which affect the academic performance of TLE students. Profile of the students, in terms of age, gender, occupation of parents and their educational attainment are variables that contribute to the performance of the students. Other variables are attitude of the students, parental support to the students and their performance of students in TLE.
However, Garduque (2012) in his study stated that learning theories were not enough we need to have skills to do things. Those skills are technical skills and livelihood programs which may help the students and graduates to become skilled workers of the future.
In the study of Kumazhege et. al. (2014) he conclude that there are some factors which affect the academic and technical skill of the learner according to the perception of their technical teachers in Adamawa state, Nigeria. They suggest that their government must give their students adequate facilities and laboratories and also develop the teacher training programme of the technical teachers.
On the other hand, ACT (2009) conclude in their study that strong academic achievement, technical skill, certainty of occupational choice, college readiness promote degree and job attainment in careers of interest and job satisfaction helps high school graduates to enter college. It means that academic and technical skills are still essential.
Synthesis of Related Literature and Studies
The literature and studies supports this research especially in technical skill and the academic performance. Mushtaq and Nawaz Khan gave us the factors that affect the academic performance of the student, while Camarao introduced the technology education and the technical skills and then supported with the objectives of TESDA Act and K 12 Program. Delos Santos, Garduque, Kumazhege and ACT also gave information to our study.
CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY
This chapter includes the method of research to be used, the research locale, subject population, instruments to be used, the gathering of data and statistical devices utilized for the treatment of data.
Research Design
This research used descriptive research that aims to collect the information regarding to the technical skills of the selected BSE TLE students. Descriptive research is used to find study with adequate and accurate interpretation and findings. This methods involved range from the survey on how the technical skills can affect the academic performance of the high school students.
Population and Sampling
Table 1
Distribution of Respondents as to Year Level
Year Level
Population
Sample
Percentage
2nd year
88
35
40
3rd year
60
24
40
Total
148
59
40
It can be gleaned from this table that the population of 2nd year level is 88 while the 3rd year level is composed of 60 students. Over all they are in total of 148 and the researchers only choose 59 respondents through a stratified sampling.
Respondents of the Study
There are 59 respondent composed of selected student of BSE TLE Congressional Campus. Each year level will represent 40 percent of the population.
Research Instrument
Survey Questionnaire – utilized in gathering information on assessing the technical skills of selected students.
Interview – utilized to gather information on teachers, students, professors and department head.
Data gathering device such as observation technique, documents and research analysis were also utilized to attain the objectives of the study.
Data Gathering Procedures
The researchers will have to ask permission first on their department head to conduct a study on the BSE TLE students.
Survey questionnaires will be utilized to gather information on the BSE TLE student.
Interview also with the teachers, professors and to the department head will be used to give their view about the study.
Statistical Treatment of Data
The purpose of these is to analyze the percentage in the technical skills and the academic performance of selected students in BSE TLE Congressional Campus.
The researchers will use the t-test for dependent or correlated samples. This formula stated that to conduct a test of difference in means with two dependent sample use the t statistic:
t = d/sd / n
Wherein:
t = statistic
d = mean of the difference between the n matched pair of measures
sd = standard deviation
formula for getting the dependent samples:
sd = n d2- d2
n(n-1)
Wherein:
= mean
Sd = standard deviation
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
Carameo "Technology Education in the Philippines" NATIONAL BOOKSTORE Copyright 1998
K to 12 Module Carpentry EXPLORATORY COURSE Grade 7 and 8
K to 12 Module Commercial Cooking EXPLORATORY COURSE Grade 7 and 8
K to 12 Module Electrical Installation and Maintenance EXPLORATORY COURSE Grade 7 and 8
K to 12 Module Mechnical Drafting EXPLORATORY COURSE Grade 7 and 8
Palispis, Epitacio "Sociology and Anthropology" REX Publishing Quezon City Copyright 2007
ONLINE SOURCES
DepEd Order No. 31 s. 2012 ceap.org.ph/upload/download/201210/1714521500_1.pdf
Kumazhege et. al.2014 "Technical Teachers' Perception of Factors Affecting Practical Skill
Acquisition among Technical College Graduates in Adamawa State Nigeria" www.erint.savap.org.pk/PDF/Vol.3(3)/ERInt.2014(3.3-11).pdf
ACT (2009) "The Path to Career Success:HighSchool Achievement, Certainty of Career Choice, and College Readiness Make a Difference" www.act.org/research/policymakers/pdf/PathCareerSuccess.pdf
Mushtaq and Nawaz Khan (2012) Factors Affecting Students' Academic Performance" http://journalofbusiness.org/index.php/GJMBR/article/view/721
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7796 - An Act creating the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Providing for it proves, structure and for other purposes.
THESIS AND DISSERTATION
Garduque, Nida Soriano "TEACHERS' PERFORMANCE IN BENIGNO "NINOY"AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL IN TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AS PERCEIVED BY THE STUDENTS" DR CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE Master Thesis March 2012
Delos Santos "Related Variables that Affect the Performance of Technology and Livelihood Education 1" Master Thesis 2010
APPENDIX A
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY
CONGRESSIONAL CAMPUS, CALOOCAN CITY
DATE: December 17, 2014
Dear Respondents:
We are presently conducting our thesis entitled "TECHNICAL SKILLS AND THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED STUDENTS IN CAMARIN HIGH SCHOOL". May we request your help and cooperation in this activity by accomplishing the questionnaires, accurately as possible.
Your answers will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Arjhay DC.Serpa Juan
Chairman
Name: __________________________ (Optional)
Age:
Gender:
Year Level:
Direction: Kindly assess the following technical skills based on your own perception of your abilities by checking opposite each item in the corresponding column using the scale below.
5 – Excellent (E)
4 – Very Good (VG)
3 – Satisfactory (S)
2 – Needs Improvement (NI)
1 – Unsatisfactory (U)
Cooking
5
4
3
2
1
Utilize kitchen tools and equipment.
Maintain kitchen tools, equipment and working area.
Store and stack kitchen tools and equipment.
Carry out measurements and calculations in a required task.
Calculate cost of production.
Read and interpret kitchen plans.
Create kitchen layout.
Identify hazards and risk.
Control hazards and risk.
Electrical Installation
5
4
3
2
1
Identify electrical supplies, materials, and tools needed in electrical wiring/installation.
Request appropriate supplies, materials, and tools for specific job.
Receive and inspect electrical supplies, materials and tools.
Select measuring tools and equipment.
Carry out measurements and calculations.
Analyze signs and symbols and data.
Interpret technical drawings and plans
Check conditions of tools and equipment.
Perform basic preventive maintenance
Store tools and equipment
Identify hazards and risks
Evaluate risks and hazards.
Control hazards and risks.
Woodworking
5
4
3
2
1
Identify materials and tools applicable to a specific construction job
Request appropriate materials and tools
Receive and inspect materials
Check conditions of tools and equipment
Perform basic preventive maintenance
Select measuring instruments
Carryout measurement and calculations
Analyze signs, symbols and data
Interpret technical drawings and plans
Apply freehand sketching
Identify hazards and risk
Evaluate hazards and risk
Control hazards and risk
Maintain occupational health and safety awareness
Drafting
5
4
3
2
1
Identify drafting materials and tools/drawing instruments applicable to a specific job.
Request, receive and inspect drafting materials and tools
Select and use measuring instruments
Clean and store measuring instruments
Convert fraction to decimal and vice versa
Convert English and Metric measurement vice versa
Identify assembly and detailed drawing
Identify hazardous area
Use personal protective clothing and devices
Direction: Kindly assess your academic grade based on your own perception of your abilities by checking opposite each item in the corresponding column using the scale below.
Cooking
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59-below
Utilize kitchen tools and equipment.
Maintain kitchen tools, equipment and working area.
Store and stack kitchen tools and equipment.
Carry out measurements and calculations in a required task.
Calculate cost of production.
Read and interpret kitchen plans.
Create kitchen layout.
Identify hazards and risk.
Control hazards and risk.
Electrical Installation
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59-below
Identify electrical supplies, materials, and tools needed in electrical wiring/installation.
Request appropriate supplies, materials, and tools for specific job.
Receive and inspect electrical supplies, materials and tools.
Select measuring tools and equipment.
Carry out measurements and calculations.
Analyze signs and symbols and data.
Interpret technical drawings and plans
Check conditions of tools and equipment.
Perform basic preventive maintenance
Store tools and equipment
Identify hazards and risks
Evaluate risks and hazards.
Control hazards and risks.
Woodworking
90-100
89-80
79-70
69-60
59-below
Identify materials and tools applicable to a specific construction job
Request appropriate materials and tools
Receive and inspect materials
Check conditions of tools and equipment
Perform basic preventive maintenance
Select measuring instruments
Carryout measurement and calculations
Analyze signs, symbols and data
Interpret technical drawings and plans
Apply freehand sketching
Identify hazards and risk
Evaluate hazards and risk
Control hazards and risk
Maintain occupational health and safety awareness
Drafting
90-100
89-80
79-70
69-60
59-below
Identify drafting materials and tools/drawing instruments applicable to a specific job.
Request, receive and inspect drafting materials and tools
Select and use measuring instruments
Clean and store measuring instruments
Convert fraction to decimal and vice versa
Convert English and Metric measurement vice versa
Identify assembly and detailed drawing
Identify hazardous area
Use personal protective clothing and devices
