HOW

H A N D S ON W H E E L S
A WORK I M M E R S I O N AVE N U E FOR S T U D E N T S UNDER M D L

VAN RUSSEL A. ROBLES, Ph. D.

PAUL ANGELO A. ROBLES
Researchers
Tanay Senior High School
“Trabaho, Kolehiyo at Negosyo”
– K to 12
- college preparation
- vocational and technical career opportunities
- creative arts HOW
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- sports
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- entrepreneurial employment
 To complete a particular TVL course like in
Automotive Servicing NC I, Work Immersion is one of
the banner subjects of the Senior High School
Program of the Department of Education. It is an
avenue for the students to be exposed in the world
of labor based on their chosen strand or course.
Moreover, the aim of Work Immersion is to adhere HOW
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to employment readiness of the students and

readiness to take National Certificate Assessment of
TESDA.
As COVID-19 Pandemic happened, all sectors of the
society were affected including education. The TVL
Track as one of the tracks which need to have
hands-on and practicum experiences is truly
affected by the present situation of Distance
Learning. The competencies were not directly
attained, and the learnings of the students were HOW
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compromised.
 April 18, 2022 when Tanay Senior High School
officially opened its participation in the Expanded
Limited face to face classes which jived on the pilot
week of Second Semester Set 2 of SY 2021-2022
where Work Immersion is one of the remaining
subjects for Grade 12 students.
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17 - M DL Students with A WORK I M M E R S I O N AV EN U E FOR S T U D E N T S U N D ER M D L

teachers' initiated Online Kumustahan

11 - Students under Face to face classes

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for MDL students

Work Immersion Teacher visited and reached the students
under MDL to extend the practicum at home utilizing the
materials and equipment available in school. HOW let the
students under the MDL to perform practicums and hands-
on activities even they are taking the
subject in the distance learning.
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for MDL students

Tuesday and Thursday
Removing and Tagging Vehicle Components
Performing Diesel Engine Tune Up
Performing Gas Engine Tune Up.

F to F students learn the competencies in school through

practicums in the Automotive Shop Room every
Wednesday and Thursday
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for MDL students

Parental Consent
Minimum Health and Safety Protocols

Developed Training Boards

available materials, tools and equipment
Actual Vehicle of the Teacher
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for MDL students

TESDA’s Self-Assessment Guide in Automotive Servicing with
the inclusion of a 5-point scale will be used by the WI Teacher

Automotive Servicing NC I
Removing and Tagging Vehicle Components
Performing Diesel Engine Tune Up
Performing Gas Engine Tune Up.
Research Questions:

1.What is the profile of the respondents with

respect to:
1. Work Immersion Delivery Mode?
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Research Questions:

2. What is the level of performance of students

attending Hands On Wheels (HOW) as an avenue for
Work Immersion in the Modular Distance Learning
and students attending the face-to-face classes with
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respect to the following competencies: H A N D S ON W H E E L S
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1. Removing and Tagging Vehicle Components;

2. Performing Diesel Engine Tune Up;
3. Performing Gas Engine Tune Up?
Research Questions:

3. Is there a significant difference on the

performances of the two groups of respondents in
terms of the given aspects?

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Findings:
Table 1
The Profile of the Respondents in terms of Work
Immersion Delivery Mode
Work Immersion Delivery Mode F %
Hands On Wheels (HOW)
17 60.71%
Students under MDL
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Face-to-face Classes 11 39.29%
TOTAL 28 100%
Findings:
Composite Table on the Level of Performance of Students attending Hands On Wheels (HOW) as
an Avenue for Work Immersion under the Modular Distance Learning and Students attending the
Face-to-face Classes with respect to the aspects
HOW (MDL) F2F
Aspects Verbal Verbal
Mean Mean
Interpretation Interpretation
1. Removing and Tagging Vehicle
4.638 VMR 4.645 VMR
Components
2. Performing Diesel Engine
4.206 VMR 4.312 VMR
Tune Up

3. Performing Gas Engine Tune Up 4.057 MR 4.257 VMR

Overall 4.300 VMR 4.405 VMR
Findings:

Significant Difference on the Performances of the Two Groups of

Respondents in terms of the given aspects

Sources of Variation Mean Variance p-Value Ho VI

Between Groups 4.30025 0.06071

0.517272 FR NS
Within Groups 4.40475 0.029384
 Conclusions:
1. Hands on Wheels (HOW) greatly helped the
students under the MDL to meet the expected
competencies in Automotive Servicing NC I.
2. The theoretical inputs of the Automotive
Servicing Teacher, the availability of the tools, H A N D S ON W H E E L S
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equipment and vehicles, enough time for practicum

can greatly contribute on the performances of the
students.
 Recommendations:
1. Continuous implementation of Hands On Wheels as
avenue for Work Immersion.
2. Adoption of the avenue may be done to other strands in
TVL.
3. Provision of the needed tools, equipment and most
especially the functional automotive vehicle shall be prepared. H A N D S ON W H E E L S
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4. A program regarding Work Immersion avenue shall be

created considering the results and conclusions of the study
 Dissemination of the Advocacy Plans
In line with the results of the research presented, the
recommendations on the continuous improvement of the
processes and the use of this as Work Immersion Scheme in
teaching Automotive Servicing Competencies especially during
distance learning in reaching the students during Work
Immersion. Further, the avenue aims to be utilized in other H A N D S ON W H E E L S
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strands of TVL Track.