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| Add-on Subjects in Science Special Program-Science Engineering and Technology: Its Impact in Choosing a Career in STEM
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Felinda T. Jamer, Roy O. Anabo
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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.
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