Qualitative exploration of the transition experiences of the senior high model school graduate in Region IV-Calabarzon /Jester C. Nicodemus

Dissertation

College of Industrial Education Doctor of Education in Industrial Education Mangement Technological University of the Philippines 2021

This study sought to explore the transition experiences encountered by the senior high school graduates of the senior high model schools in region IV-A CALABARZON from the start of their senior high school, during Grade 11, 12 and immersion, and after their graduation. The respondents were composed of eighty graduates of the senior high school program of San Pedro Relocation Center National High School, Cavite National High School and Tanza National Trade School that took the Technical-Vocational (TechVoc) track which specializes on Information and Communications Technology, Home Economics and Industrial Arts The investigation utilized the qualitative type of research using the interpretative phenomenological approach (IPA). The interview questionnaire was the main data-gathering instrument. Thematic content analysis was utilized to analyze the content of the transcript. The salient findings of this study are the following: A synthesis of the specific statements of students' lived experience of transition into senior high school resulted in five essential themes namely: Perception of various people affects outlook of students: School support transition through programs and activities; Challenges and adjustments in senior high school; Choosing a career path after graduation; and. Preparing oneself and choosing the right track enhances transition. It is suggested that the schools must perform career guidance orientation and/or any information dissemination for both Grade 10 students and their parents/ guardians; Continue offering extra-curricular activities that promotes the use of multi-intelligences; Recognize output especially efforts done by the students to boost confidence. Further promote the rewards and recognition program for the students and institutionalize the graduate tracer study program for the school- Author's Abstract.