Motivational factors leading to the high preference of grade 11 STEM students in Divine Word College of San Jose

International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
Volume 8, Issue Number 4

Available Online: 15 July 2024

Author/s:

Bundang, Justine Kaye D.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (kayejustine9@gmail.com)

Magbanua, Khen Kurllo A.
Namata, Renz Roger D.
Tan, JC Lester Louis D.
Gayo, Lencker Jay S.
Embati, Susan E.
Atienza, Enen M.
Valdez, Erna Joy T.
Limos-Galay, Jenny A.

Abstract:

This descriptive correlational design aimed to determine the motivational factors and high preference of 109 grade 11 students in choosing the STEM strand at Divine Word College of San Jose. Using Weighted mean, Pearson’s r coefficient, and regression analysis, results revealed a moderately low agreement in the level of the motivational factors in terms of their interest in the subjects and influencers. The findings of this study revealed that ten indicators in the students’ preferences in choosing the STEM track were assessed as moderately low. Moreover, students’ preferences for the STEM track were highly influenced by motivational factors such as interest in particular STEM fields, subjects that aligned with academic strengths, and good experiences. Moreover, influencers, including family and friends, and positive remarks from former STEM students also significantly impacted students’ track choices. These results highlight how diverse motivating factors are and how they affect students’ choices about their education. It is recommended that the school administrators and teachers introduce extracurricular activities or clubs focused on specific STEM subjects, providing hands-on experiences and opportunities for exploration. School counselors may organize career orientation sessions or workshops involving family members where they can learn about the importance of STEM education and its potential career pathway. They may also invite guest speakers from different STEM industries to share their career journeys and opportunities within their fields. Lastly, future researchers may conduct comparative studies across different schools or socioeconomic backgrounds to assess variations in motivational factors and educational outcomes within the STEM domain.

Keywords: high preferences, motivational factors, influencers, interest in the subject, STEM strand

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8037

Cite this article:
Bundang, J. K. D., Magbanua, K. K. A., Namata, R. R. D., Tan, J. L. L. D., Gayo, L. J. S., Embati, S. E., Atienza, E. M., Valdez, E. J. T., & Limos-Galay, J. A. (2024). Motivational factors leading to the high preference of grade 11 STEM students in Divine Word College of San Jose. International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 8(4), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8037

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