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Chapter 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter present the data gathered, the result of the analysis done and

interpretation of findings. These are presented in tables following the sequence of the

specific research prolem regarding The Advantages and Disadvantages of Tech-Voc Track

as ICT Senior High School Students in Senoir High School within Sapang Biabas

Resettlement Elementary School.

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Table 1 present the demographic background of our respondents which is the ICT

102 Senior High School Students. These data doesn’t answer any of the researcher’s

statement of the problem but it is somehow needed to determine the reason wy the

respondents are taking ICT Strand. According to Boyer (1987), "In taking a course, one

life’s major decision is being made. A lot of time, money, and effort will be involved. The

shape and excellence of the student’s life may rest on result”

KEYPOINTS FROM QUESTIONNAIRE

Personal Choice 14

Peer Influence 3

Parent’s Choice 3

Table 1

According to the study

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ADVANTAGES OF TAKING ICT STRAND

The first problem of this study focused on the advantages of taking ICT strand as

senior high school students.

Table 2 presents the gathered data about the Advantages of taking ICT strand as

Senior High School Students of Senior High School within Sapang Biabas Resettlement

Elementary School. The data gathered answered the Statement of the Problem 1.

According to Bhenks (2016) the TVL track is a viable option to get jobs faster. It has

become a more affordable option since it is offered in public schools. TVL track teaches

practical hands-on skills and comes with industry partnerships by its immersion program

that will give students on-the-job experience.

KEYPOINTS FROM QUESTIONNAIRE

Students from ICT strand will be able to

have advance knowledge relating to 11

computer

Students from ICT strand will be able to

have advance preparation for ICT 4

college courses

Students form ICT strand will be able to

find related job opportunities 5

Table 2
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The first advantage of taking ICT strand is having a knowledge relating computer.

According to AustralianCurriculum students develop ICT capability as they learn to use

ICT effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas

in all learning areas at school and in their lives beyond school. In short taking ICT will help

the students to enhance their skills. Another advantage of taking ICT strand will be able to

find related job opportunities. According to Bhenks (2016), the TVL track is a viable

option to get jobs faster. TVL track teaches practical hands-on skills and comes with

industry partnerships by its immersion program that will give students on-the-job

experience. In short taking ICT strand will help all students to find their job right after

finishing Senior High School.

DISADVANTAGE OF TAKING ICT STRAND

The second problem of this study focused on the disadvantage of taking ICT strand

as senior high school students. Table 3 present the gathered data about the disadvantages of

taking ICT strand as Senior High School Students of Senior High School within Sapang

Biabas Resettlement Elementary School. The data gathered will answered the Statement of

the Problem 2. According to Hara (2004), within the early year education attitudes towards

ICT can vary considerably. Some see it is as a potential tool to aid learning whereas others

seem to disagree with the use of technology in early year settings.

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KEYPOINTS FROM QUESTIONNAIRE

Lack of Computer Equipment 14

It’s more expensive than the traditional 2

education

Lack of ICT Laboratory/ICT Teachers 4

Table 3

The first disadvantage stated in Table 3 is it lack of computer equipment.

According to J. Fetalver, because of free education, the government can’t supply the needs,

materials and equipment which can increase the quality of education. This is also one of the

disadvantages stated in the Table 3 which is Lack of ICT Laboratory/ICT Teachers with

these Amedorme stated that because of Lack of laboratory and materials that the students

need, a new problem occurred. Teachers who had not experienced ICT throughout their

learning tend to have a negative attitude towards it, as they may lack of training in that area

of the curriculum.
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BENEFITS OF ICT STRAND

The third problem focused on the benefits of taking ICT strand as Senior High

School Students.

Table 4 presents the gathered data about the benefits of taking ICT strand as Senior

High School Student of SHS within Sapang Biabas Elementary School. The data gathered

data will answered the Statement of the Problem 3. According to Priyanka Gupta (2017),

“Technical and Vocational Education is concerned with the preparation of learners for

employment, providing them with knowledge, skills and attitudes desirable in the world of

work. It would be logical to state that vocational education must include technology deeply

as the working world already is ruled by ICT and hence should include training in ICT

applications as a part of the vocational education.”

KEYPOINTS FROM QUESTIONNAIRE

Go to college 14

Look for a job 3

Put up a business 3

Table 4

Table 4.1 present the data that can answer the question between no.5 of the

questionnaire will fall under the benefits of the ICT strand for Senior High School Student

which is also the problem no.4 of the study.

KEYPOINTS FROM QUETIONNAIRE

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Yes, because i need to find job related to 5

technology

Yes, because i know how to handle it 1

Yes, because this is my favorite 1

course/profession

Yes, because i learned a lot 6

Yes, because i have more knowledge on 1

computer for ICT job related

Yes, because this is my personal choice 3

Yes. because we need this in the future 1

Yes, because it’s beneficial to me 1

No, because this is just my substitute to 1

HRM

Table 4.1

CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
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The main objective of the is to investigation or study the Advantages and

Disadvantages of taking Tech-voc track as ICT Senior High School Students within

Sapang Biabas Elementary School. Based on the result of the survey (questionnaire). The

advantage of taking ICT strand are “Advanced knowledge relating to computer”,

“Advanced preparation for ICT college courses”, and “ICT related job opportunities”.

According to the survey 55% of the respondents rate the advantage of ICT are having

advance knowledge relating to computer while 20% of the respondents rate are having

advance preparation for ICT college courses and 25% of the respondents are rate will be

able to find ICT related job opportunities.

According to the survey 70% of the respondents rate the disadvantages of ICT are

having lack of computer equipment, while 10% of respondents rate said it’s more

expensive than the traditional education and 20% of the respondents rate are having lack of

ICT Labaratory/ICT Students

According to the survey 70% of the respondents rate most of the students will go to

college while 15% of the students look for a job and lastly 15% of the students will be put a

business.

CONCLUSION
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Based on the findings of the study some of the respondents are going to college

with the course of BSIT (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology)

The students of the ICT strand are grouped according to their age and gender. It is

shown that the advantage of taking ICT stand is having knowledge relating to computer

which is likely to be used in their future and also the disadvantage are lack of computer

equipment which likely affects the quality of education.

Under the benefits of taking of ICT strand 95% of the students said Yes while 5%

said No. Overall, the study proved that the ICT strand is an Advantegeous strand and

rejected the null hypothesis.

RECOMMENDATION

Based on the results of the study, the researcher’s recommendations are as follow;

1 .The researchers recommend that the students would aware of choosing their courses

positively.

2. The researchers recommend adding funds for the school budget.

3. The researchers recommend improving the study, by using the same method in

investigating.

4. The researchers also encourage and inspire the future researchers.