Authors :
Felinda T. Jamer; Roy O. Anabo
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10453900
Abstract :
Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) are everywhere in the world
around us. Many Filipino learners are interested in
pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM). However, there are still several
critical gaps to address in this regard, as industries
continue to report that they could not find individuals
with the skills required for today’s advanced workplaces.
There are so many conflicting issues for high school
graduates in choosing their careers and many related
studies were conducted to identify such issues. Common
studies include different factors like demographic factors,
peer influence, teacher, environment, and others.
However, few studies were conducted focusing on the
curriculum the learner is undertaking. This encourages
the researcher to determine what aspects of the add-on
subjects of the Special Science Program (SSP) specifically
the Science Technology and Engineering (STE)
curriculum influence the STE learner to pursue STEM
careers. The primary data were lifted from the interview
conducted with the Grade 11 STEM students who were
previously STE learners in the Junior High School
determining what specific factors influence them in
choosing STEM. Science Technology Engineering (STE)
students approach their career decision-making from
different standpoints and experiences. Considering how
STE add-on subjects influence the STE learner in
pursuing a STEM career, the subject matter emerged as a
dominantly influential element over teaching strategy as
found in this study. By comprehending students’
perspectives on career decision-making, curriculum
implementers need to enhance the content of the subject
matter so that 21st-century skills and scientific and
technological innovations be included.
Keywords :
Impact, STEM, Add-on Subject, Special Science Program.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) are everywhere in the world
around us. Many Filipino learners are interested in
pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM). However, there are still several
critical gaps to address in this regard, as industries
continue to report that they could not find individuals
with the skills required for today’s advanced workplaces.
There are so many conflicting issues for high school
graduates in choosing their careers and many related
studies were conducted to identify such issues. Common
studies include different factors like demographic factors,
peer influence, teacher, environment, and others.
However, few studies were conducted focusing on the
curriculum the learner is undertaking. This encourages
the researcher to determine what aspects of the add-on
subjects of the Special Science Program (SSP) specifically
the Science Technology and Engineering (STE)
curriculum influence the STE learner to pursue STEM
careers. The primary data were lifted from the interview
conducted with the Grade 11 STEM students who were
previously STE learners in the Junior High School
determining what specific factors influence them in
choosing STEM. Science Technology Engineering (STE)
students approach their career decision-making from
different standpoints and experiences. Considering how
STE add-on subjects influence the STE learner in
pursuing a STEM career, the subject matter emerged as a
dominantly influential element over teaching strategy as
found in this study. By comprehending students’
perspectives on career decision-making, curriculum
implementers need to enhance the content of the subject
matter so that 21st-century skills and scientific and
technological innovations be included.
Keywords :
Impact, STEM, Add-on Subject, Special Science Program.
