Specialized Subject

CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
This chapter consists of the overview of the study, its difficulty, objective, scope and
limitation and the significance of the study. This chapter also aims to point out the main
result of the research.
Introduction
At every stage of its development, society presents to the education system certain
requirements that meet the scientific and technological achievements of the time. In the
reform of general and higher education, the problems of scientific substantiation, content
development and teaching methods, as well as pedagogical diagnostics of learning outcomes
are very relevant in improving of the teaching and educational process. The main purpose of
the reform is to move from a school, knowledge is only given to a school of competencies
necessary for life. The research of the relationship between the competencies of students,
their intellectual abilities and their vision of further education, the use of active learning
strategies for profession choice has shown the usefulness of motivational beliefs in
understanding the choices of this future. Supporting such beliefs depends on a system of
motivational influences in formal, non-formal and informal education
Classroom educators are known to have a wide range of students’ abilities within a
year level and with this come significant planning and programming issues. Commenting on
specialized subject teaching, however, a number of SHS students in St. Francis National High
School are identified as having a specific learning difficulty specifically on their specialized
subject. But there is a divergence of views about causes and identification.
Page | 1 A Quantitative Research on the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School Students in St. Francis
National High School Towards Specialized Subject – School Year 2022-2023
The new K to 12 curriculum proposed by the Department of Education has a big role
in guiding the student’s career by giving the learners a fundamental training and introduction
about the necessary knowledge that is essential for their chosen career path. The department
of education proposed four tracks that includes (1) The Academic Strand which includes the
Accountancy, Business and Management Strand, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Strand, the Humanities and social sciences strand, as well as the General
Academic Strand; the (2) Technical Vocational Strand that includes the Home Economics
Strand, the TVL Maritime, the Agriculture and Fisheries Strand, and the Information and
Communications Strand; the (3) Sports Track; and the (4) Arts and Design Track.
The curriculum of the different specializations of the different strands are carefully
selected and distributed to give quality education to the Senior High School students. The
subjects offered are subdivided into three categories namely the core subjects, the applied
subjects, and the specialized subjects. Each subjects play a role in the students. The core
subjects include the general academics wherein it is taken by all the strands. The applied
subjects wherein simulations and practical subjects were included that is also taken by all the
strands. The specialized subjects are enrichment courses that includes the fundamental basics
of selected college subjects.
The success of a student's learning lies within his/her environmental factors as
hypothesized by Williams (1967). A lot of school dropouts are in parallel with this issue.
Some factors include its social and interpersonal role to his/her community. Another
important thing is the teacher-student relationship.
As SMAW students, the researchers' goal is to know and discover arrays of diverse
problems that SMAW students face earlier so that solutions may be given to the students as
an aid in facing the different challenges that an SMAW student must encounter.
Background and Overview of the Study
The reasons why the researcher conducted this research is because they want to know
the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School Students in St.
Francis National High School Towards Specialized Subject. The researchers are curious on
the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Students Towards Specialized Subject
as a student that they might experience it as well.
The objectives of the researcher are to know the Factors Affecting the Difficulties
Encountered by Senior High School Students in St. Francis National High School Towards
Specialized Subject. The researcher conducted the study in St. Francis National High School
on the 13th day of January 2022. The purpose why the researcher did this research is because
the researcher is concern in the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Students
Towards Specialized Subject.
Conceptual Framework
Impact of Using Personal Protective

Equipment to the Health of Technical
Vocational Livelihood – Shielded Metal
Arc Welding Strand Senior High School
Students in St. Francis National High
School.
1. How may the profile of the respondents

be described in terms of: 1. Data gathering devices
1.1 Age;
1.1 Questionnaire
1.2 Sex; The researcher wants to
1.3 Grade level; 1.2 Unstructured interview know the Factors Affecting
1.4 Strand; and the Difficulties Encountered
1.5 General Average (Previous
by Senior High School
Year) 2. Data Analysis
2. Factors Affecting the Difficulties Students in St. Francis
Encountered by Senior High School
2.1 Frequency National High School
Students in St. Francis National High 2.2 Percetage Towards Specialized
School Towards Specialized Subject in Subject.
terms of;
2.3 Weighted mean
2.1 Personal Abilities 2.4 ANOVA
2.2 Family
2.3 Peers
2.4 Interest
3. Which factor can influence most the
Difficulties Encountered by Senior High
School Students in St. Francis National
High School Towards Specialized Subject?
Table 1
Paradigm of the study
Table 1 shows the conceptual framework of the study. The first column shows the input
of the process consists the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High
School Students in St. Francis National High School Towards Specialized which includes the
respondents profile in terms of sex, age, grade level, strand, general average. Factors
Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School Students in St. Francis
National High School Towards Specialized Subject in terms of Personal Abilities, Family,
Peers, and Interest. The factors that can influence most the Difficulties Encountered by
Senior High School Students in St. Francis National High School Towards Specialized
Subject.
The second column shows the process, the research will use Data gathering devices
such as interview. The third column is the output of the study wherein the gathered data will
be analyzed and interpreted to know the Impacts of Using Personal Protective Equipment to
the Health of Technical Vocational Livelihood – Shielded Metal Arc Welding Strand Senior
High School Students in St. Francis National High School
Hypothesis of the Study
To provide more in-depth analysis of this study and make the finding clearer, the
inquiry tests the hypothesis.
Alternative Hypothesis
There is a significant difference in the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered
by Senior High School Students in St. Francis National High School Towards Specialized
Subject according to age, sex, grade level, strand, and general average on previous year.
Null Hypothesis
There is no significant difference in the Factors Affecting the Difficulties
Specialized Subject when grouped according to age, sex, grade level, strand, and general
average on previous year
Statement of the Problem
General Problem
The purpose of this study is to know the Factors Affecting the Difficulties
Specialized Subject.
Specific Problem
Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:
1. How may the profile of the respondents be described in terms of:
1.1 Age;
1.2 Sex;
1.3 Grade level;
1.4 Strand; and
1.5 General Average (Previous Year)
2. Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School Students in St.
Francis National High School Towards Specialized Subject in terms of;
2.1 Personal Abilities
2.2 Family
2.3 Peers
2.4 Interest
3. Which factor can influence most the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School
Students in St. Francis National High School Towards Specialized Subject?
Significance of the Study
The significance of the study is to have an insight about the Factors Affecting the
Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School Students in St. Francis National High School
Towards Specialized Subject. Specifically:
To the students: Becoming aware of the situation and knowing what to do about the Factors
Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School Students Towards Specialized
Subject. The research will tackle the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior
High School Students Towards Specialized Subject and what they can do to avoid being put
in a similar situation. It will also create a much more enjoyable environment for everyone,
without fear or pressure.
To the Parents: Producing research that entails the Factors Affecting the Difficulties
Encountered by Senior High School Students Towards Specialized Subject, parents can take
precautionary measures to avoid such mishaps.
To the School: The community can benefit off of this research because of information that
details about t the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School
Students Towards Specialized Subject. Although there have been other researchers who have
tackled the concept of the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High
School Students in St. Francis National High School Towards Specialized Subject, no data
has been recorded about the school of St. Francis National High School. It is similar to idea
of different country means different methods.
To the Researchers: The importance of this investigation to the researchers is very
substantial. The investigation will focus digitally, the researchers will examine and analyze
any information regarding the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High
School Students Towards Specialized Subject to compile together a comprehensive study.
To the Future Researchers: May this investigation serve as an additional reference towards
the cases of the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School
Students Towards Specialized Subject within the school campus of St. Francis National High
School. It aims to give comprehensive research data to further expand the knowledge of those
seeking an answer or solution related to the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by
Senior High School Students Towards Specialized Subject. The researchers hope that the
investigation will be able to provide alternative insights in terms of how the information will
be concluded.
Scopes and Delimitations
This study will involve the school of St. Francis National High School, specifically
the senior high school department. The students across different grade levels from grade 11 to
grade 12 students are covered as respondents on this study. The profiling information of the
respondents covers the age where it ranges from adolescents, and also sex was included to
determine the disparity of the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High
School Students Towards Specialized Subject between different genders.
This study aims to deepen the students knowledge on the research about the Factors
Affecting the Difficulties Encountered by Senior High School Students in St. Francis
National High School Towards Specialized Subject.
Having random respondents will ensure that the data gathered will be non-bias and
shall be from an objective standpoint which in turn will be validated. It also allows for other
possible information that is related towards the subject in research to be included in the study
to cover a vast area for understanding.
Definition of Terms
To fully comprehend the paper efficiently, the vocabulary listed below are considered
to be relevant with the study and has been operationally defined based on connotation.
Conceptual Definition
The terminologies are as follows:
Career A state in life where a person engage
his/herself in the productivity in work by
applying his/her cognitive skills (degree) or
passion and by establishing a name in an
industry.
Core Subjects This are the general academic subjects of
Senior High School students that includes the
mathematics, the social sciences, and natural
sciences.
Curriculum A designed array of designed framework of
activities and instruction for academic
purposes provided by an educational
institution to schools.
Difficulties This difficulty was used and described in this
study as the hindrances, obstacles and
difficulties that ABM students might face in
their career.
Senior High School The last two years of the high school wherein
students will choose their degree program.
Specialized Subjects These are the subjects prepared for Senior
High School which are co-related with the
track that serves as an enrichment course to
the students that is beneficial of their college
degree.
Subject Difficulty A difficulty of a student in a certain area. This
may be affected by different factors including
the teacher-student relationship.
Teacher-Student Relationship A type of bond in between a teacher and a
student.
Theoretical Definition
The terminologies are as follows:
Career an occupation undertaken for a significant
period of a person's life and with opportunities
for progress..
Core Subjects the three foundation subjects (English,
mathematics, and science) that are
compulsory throughout each key stage in the
National Curriculum
Curriculum the subjects comprising a course of study in a
school or college.
Difficulties a thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with,
or understand.
Senior High School is two years of specialized upper secondary
education; students may choose a
specialization based on aptitude, interests.
Specialized Subjects a school or university subject that
concentrates on a particular field of
knowledge.
Subject Difficulty A difficulty of a student in a certain area. This
may be affected by different factors including
the teacher-student relationship.
Teacher-Student Relationship is a positive relationship between the teacher
and the student in efforts to gain trust and
respect from each other.
Notes on Chapter I
Internet Sources
THE DIFFICULTIES OF ABM STUDENTS IS THEIR SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS.
Retrieved from https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-northern-
philippines/management-science/the-difficulties-of-abm-students-is-their-specialized-
subjects-with-cover-page-v2/27083401/download/the-difficulties-of-abm-students-is-
their-specialized-subjects-with-cover-page-v2.pdf
Studies of impact of specialized STEM training on choice further education. Retrieved from
https://www.shs-conferences.org/articles/shsconf/pdf/2020/03/shsconf_ichtml_2020_04
014.pdf

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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

result of the research.

development and teaching methods, as well as pedagogical diagnostics of learning outcomes

motivational influences in formal, non-formal and informal education

subject. But there is a divergence of views about causes and identification.

of selected college subjects.

The success of a student's learning lies within his/her environmental factors as

important thing is the teacher-student relationship.

Background and Overview of the Study

as a student that they might experience it as well.

Towards Specialized Subject.

Impact of Using Personal Protective

1. How may the profile of the respondents

Paradigm of the study

High School Students in St. Francis National High School

Hypothesis of the Study

inquiry tests the hypothesis.

There is a significant difference in the Factors Affecting the Difficulties Encountered

There is no significant difference in the Factors Affecting the Difficulties

average on previous year

Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:

1. How may the profile of the respondents be described in terms of:

1.3 Grade level;

1.4 Strand; and

1.5 General Average (Previous Year)

Francis National High School Towards Specialized Subject in terms of;

2.1 Personal Abilities

Students in St. Francis National High School Towards Specialized Subject?

Towards Specialized Subject. Specifically:

without fear or pressure.

precautionary measures to avoid such mishaps.

of different country means different methods.

To the Researchers: The importance of this investigation to the researchers is very

School Students Towards Specialized Subject to compile together a comprehensive study.

Scopes and Delimitations

School Students Towards Specialized Subject between different genders.

National High School Towards Specialized Subject.

to cover a vast area for understanding.

The terminologies are as follows:

Career A state in life where a person engage

his/herself in the productivity in work by

applying his/her cognitive skills (degree) or

passion and by establishing a name in an

Core Subjects This are the general academic subjects of

Senior High School students that includes the

mathematics, the social sciences, and natural

Curriculum A designed array of designed framework of

activities and instruction for academic

purposes provided by an educational

Difficulties This difficulty was used and described in this

study as the hindrances, obstacles and

difficulties that ABM students might face in

students will choose their degree program.

Specialized Subjects These are the subjects prepared for Senior

High School which are co-related with the

track that serves as an enrichment course to

the students that is beneficial of their college

Subject Difficulty A difficulty of a student in a certain area. This

may be affected by different factors including