Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Regional Office Vill: Eastern Visayas Division of Leyte ALANGALANG NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL ‘Alangatang, Leyee SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Apell 13, 2023 HARVEY LIGUTAN ALVARADO Senior High School Teacher ‘Alangalang National High School Sir\Maam: We, Vevon Claude S. Del Pilar, Janiza Mae R. Macayan, Rafael S. Pido, hhavelyn Kim C. Montinola, trix Joy T. Orbiss, are in the process of conducting a research entitied “Bewildering Concepts on Understanding 3 ‘Student’s Choice of Academic track: A qualitative research, exploring why students stil continue to pursue thelr academic track despite feeling unfit for ft." Being an individual with expertise in the research process, we believe that you will-be able to share valuable Insights that could improve our study and can be of help toward the success of this study, (We hope that you will approve our request. Thank you! Respectfully, Vevon | eta a a :INFORMED CONSENT FORM Bewildering Concepts on Understanding a Shaert's Choke of Academic aS qualitative research, exploring why students stil continue to pursue their academic track despite feeling unfit for it. Fssoséh Dusen Tis vésaich sy to be cance bythe BALE xr students, is about exploring the factors, and influences that leads 4e-studentsSpursue their academic track even though they feel unsuited for it and understanding their experiences through their journey. The participants of this study are the 6fa#e“11 (SHS) students at the chosen locale. They will be interviewed and asked questions relaiedtthis 1ofeyjo better understand the phenomenon and come up with effective solutions. You are invited to join this research study because you meet the selection criteria. Privacy and Confidentiality: Private information collected in this project will not be ‘shared with the public. The names of the perticipants as well as where they live or ‘work will not be disclosed to anyone during or after the completion of this project. All information that can reveal the identity of the research participants will be ‘systematically removed from the data before data analysis. To do so, each research participant will be assigned an anonymous identifier or a number. ‘Voluntary participation: Research participants freely volunteer to participate in this research study, without being forced. They have the freedom to share what they want to share or stop participating if they want to stop any time. Risk: There is no known emotional or physical harm that this research study can cause to the researchers and the research participants of this study.Audio/Video Recorders: The researchers will be using be using an audio and/or video recording device but will keep the information confidential. Honesty: Both the researchers and the research participants agree to be honest in both data collection and reporting. No dishonesty is allowed.\ understand the purpose of this research project and voluntarily give my permission to participate freely. Signature of the Participant: Date: ‘Signature of Researchers: semana, PILAR IRIZ. we. ‘ORBISO Researcher RAF: PIDO RHAVELYN wk MONTINOLA Researcher ‘You may coniaci the researchers through: E-mail: Mobile No.: 09817756262INTERVIEW PROTOCOL Bewildering Concepts on Understanding a Student’s Choice of Academic track: A qualitative research, exploring why students still continue to pursue their academic track despite feeling unfit for it A. Before the Interview @. Look for a proper place to conduct the interview. Arrive on time with at least two (2) audiowecorders, 2 penlpencil, and a o notepad. Make sure that the recorder/s are working. ©. Have the informed consent ready. ¢. Thank the participant for accepting your invitation to be part of the study. . Go over the informed consent form. Address any question the participant may have. g. Have the participant and yourself sign the form (you may prepare and sion EF copies 50 that you keep one and the partcipant keeps another) ons ws hh. Inform the participant that you are qring inate thm Bialice! 8. During the : 1. What are the factors, reasons and influences that encourages students to continue pursuing their academic track even though they may feel unsuited for it? @. Can you tell me about a time where you felt unsure on your academic track? b. What are the factors that influence your desires to attend higher ‘education? © What strand are you currently in? Does it match your skills?d. What is your motivation to choose that strand? e Is that your truly chosen strand? Or decided by somethindleomeone? f. How have external factors, such as family or societal pressure affected your decision to continue pursuing your track. 9. Did you ever felt that you do not belong to that? Tell us more... h. Have you ever thought of changing your strand? i. Ifo, what motivates you to continue pursuing your strand? Tell us more. j._ Is financial capability also a factor? 2. How do they perceived and experience their academic track? a. What are your thoughts about your strand? Are you happy or satisfied with it? . Is that what you expected? c. Can you describe any specific challenges you have faced while completing your coursework? 4. How do you cope up with it when you feel like you are strugaling on your classes? ©. Did it affect your performance, academically? . When you encounter difficulties in the chosen track, do you feel comfetale reaching out to your MEGA or sasors for help? 9. Have you ever considered ing.to a different track? If so, what are the factors that influenced your decision? h. How did you embrace and handle your chosen strand knowing that you feel unsuited for it? 3. What are the possible ‘school administrator and parents could provide in order to help students in their academic journey?a. In what way do you think your parents can help you on your academic journey? b What strategies do you thinit Shoo! administrator could offer in ore to help and guide students ke you on tffecademic journey? ‘. What do you think are the benefits of early interventions for struggling students like you? C. Ending the @. We are just about to finish. What other important information pertaining to this topic can you share with us? b. Thank the participant. ce Inform the petcpant that you might contact fer again inthe neer were tedlePilnditb in MENS MOTT D. After the’ j 2 oe opal ieee i ay b. Leave the research setting in the same (organized) state you found it. ¢. Find @ quiet place where you can write more elaborated field notes and/or analytic notes. 4. Ensure that the collected information'y from the participants were all secure.Republic of tha Philippines Dopartment of Education Aeglonal Offee WilleEastora Visayas Bison of Levte ALANGRLANG NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL Alangatang, Leyte SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ‘April 18, 2023 manrsbPiusa Sanlor High School Teacher Alargjalang National High Schoo! Si\Maam: Wa, Vevan cleus 5, Del Pl Jena Mae a, Mazavan, Rafeel SPH, Rhavely Kk C Metical, It Joy, Orban, are in the process of condurtng a research ented! “Bewaldering Concepts om Understanding @ Students Cholce af Academie ack: A qualtatveroseach,explering why stents stl continue to pursua hale academe tack desps feeling unf for in this regard, we burtlly fol assoance, We would spprecate fc very much i you could wvahate our interview guide stached here, Being an individual with expertise in the research process, we believe that you will be able to share-valuable Insights that eauld Improve our study and can be of help toward the success of this study, We hope that you will approve our request. Thank you! especialy, 4 Ghiedae SUIS Taacber (Practical Researen) awe: lia 12924INFORMED CONSENT FORM Bewildering Concepts on Understanding a Student's Choice of Academic track: A qualitative research, exploring why students still continue to pursue their academic track despite feeling unfit for it. Research Description: This research study, to be conducted by the grade 11 Stem students, is about explaring the factors, and influences that leads to students pursue ‘their academic track even though they feel unsuited for it and understanding their experiences through their journey. The participants of this study are the grade 11 (SHS) students at the chosen locale. They will be interviewed and asked questions related this topic to better understand the phenomenon and come up with effective solutions. You are invited to join this research study because you meet the selection criteria Privacy and Confidentiality: Private information collected in this project will nol be shared with the public. The namas of the participants as well as where thay live or work will not be disclosed to anyone during or after the completion of this project. All information that can reveal the identity of the research participants will be systematically removed from the data before dala analysis. To do so, each research participant will be assigned an anonymous identifier or a number. Voluntary participation: Research participants freely volunteer to participate in this research study, without being forced. They have the freedom to share what they want to share of stop participating if they want to stop any time. Risk: There is no known emotional or physical harm that this research study can cause to the researchers and the research participants of this study.Audio/Video Recorders: The researchers will be using be using an audio andior video recording device but will keep the information confidential Honesty: Both the researchers and the research participants agree to be honest in both data collection and reporting. No dishonesty is allowed,Informed Consent iF , understand the purpose of this research project and voluntarily give my permission to participate freely. Signature of the Participant: Date: Signature of Researchers: \ S. DEL PILAR Researcher nara IDO RHAVELYN senkg MONTINOLA spores Reséarcher wiih YAN earcher You may contact the researchers through. E-mail: Mobile No,; 99817756262INTERVIEW PROTOCOL, Bewildering Concepts on Understanding a Student's Choice of Academic track: A qualitative research, exploring why students still continue fo pursue their academic track despite feeling unfil for it A. Before the Interview @ Look for a proper place to conduct the intermew 'b Amve on time with at least two (2) audio-recorders, a pen/pencil. and a notepad. Make sure that the recarder/s are working ¢. Have the informed consent ready Thank the participant for accepting your invilabion to be part of the study @. Go over the informed consent form {. Address any question the participant may have g. Have the participant and yourself sign the form (you may prepare and sign to copies so that you keep one and the participant keeps another one) Inform the participant that you are going to start recording now. B During the interview 1 What are the factors, reasons and influences that encourages students to continue pursuing their academic track even though they may feel unsuited for a 4. @ Can you tell me about a time where you felt unsure on your academic track? b. What are the factors that influence your dasires to attend higher education? yet What strand are you currently in? Does il match your skills?d. What is your motivation ta choose that strand? @. Is that your truly chosen strand? Or decided by something/someone? f pew have external factors, such as family or societal pressure affected your dacision to continue pursuing your track 9. Did you ever felt that you do not belong to that? Tell us more... h. Have you aver thought of changing your strand? i. Ino, what motivates you to continue pursuing your strand? Tell us more. j. Is financial capability also a factor? 2. How do they perceived and experience their academic track? 8. What are your thoughts about your strand? Are you happy or satisfied with it? b, Is that what you expected? See pet nepal 7 c. Can you describe any specific challenges you have faced while completing your coursework? d Howdo you cope up with it when you feel like you are struggling on your classes? e. Did it affect your performance, academically? f When you encounter difficulties in the chosen track, do you feel comfortable reaching aut to your insite areases for help? g. Have you aver considared switching to a different track? If so, what are the factors that influenced your decision? h. How did you embrace and handle your chosen strand knowing that you jes. teal Unsuited' tor it? 3, What are the possible interventions the school administrator and parents could provide in order to help students in their academic journey?a. In whal way do you think your parents can flelp you on your academic journey? b. What strategies do you think school administrator could offer in order to help and guide students like yau on their academic journey? cc. What do you think are the benefits of early interventions for struggling students like you? C. Ending the interview a. We are just about to finish. What other important information pertaining to this topic can you share with us? b. Thank the participant. c. Inform the participant that you might contact himfher again in the near future if there is. something you need additional information on. D. After the interview a. Make sure at least 1 audio-recorder recorded well b. Leave the research setting in the same (organized) state you found it. c. Find @ quiet place where you can write more elaborated field notes andfor analytic notes. d. Ensure that the collected information’s from the participants were all secure.Repubile ofthe Philippines Department of Education Aeglonal Office Il: Eastem Visayas Division of leyte ALANGALANG NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL Atangalang, Leyte SENIOR HIGH SCHOGLOEPARTMENT Apsil 4, 2023 ADINETH BETH M. YU. Junior High Seheel Teacher ‘Alangalang National High School SiAMaam: ‘Wo, Vevon Claude S. Del Pilar, Janiza Mae , Mlacayan, Rafael S. Pido, Ahavelyn Kim C. Montinals, riz Jey. Orbiso, are in the process of conducting a research entitled "Bewildering Concepts on Undarstanding @ Student's Cholee of Academictrack: Aqualtative research, exploring why students still continue to pursue their endemic track despite Foaling unfit Fr I.” Inthis regard, we humbly your assistance. We would sppreciste it very much you could evuluate our interview uide attached herein Being an individual with expertise in the research process, we believe that you will be able to share valuable faights that eould Improve our study and ean be of halp toward the success of thi stuly. We hope that you will approve our request. Thank youl Respecttally, Vevon Craude S. Del Pilar Jona Mae R, Maayan itz Joy. Orbiso rds fthavelyn Kim C. Montinola ction Taken: Lioproved _Dirappsaved anes 1H Testher (Research 1&2) bate: +ef[ 03>INFORMED CONSENT FORM Bowlldoring Concopts on Undorstanding a Student's Choice of Academic track: A. qualitative research, exploring why students still continue to pursue their academic track desplte feeling unfit for it, Rogoarch Description: This research study, to be conducted by the grade 11 Stem students, is. about exploring the factors, and Influences that laads to students pursue tholr academic track even theugh they feel unsuited for it and understanding their exporionoas through thelr journey. The participants of this study are the grade 11 (SHS) students at tho chosen locale, They will be interviewed and asked questions falated this topic to better understand the phenomenon and come up with effective solullons, You are invited to join this research study because you meet the selection eriteria, Privacy and Confidentiality: Private information collected in this project will nat be shared with the public. The names of the participants as well as where they live or work will not be disclosed to anyone during or after the completion of this project. All information that can reveal the identity of the research participants will be systematically removed from the data before data analysis. To-do so, each research participant will be assigned an anenymeus identifier ora number. Voluntary participation: Research participants freely volunteer to participate in this research study, without being forced. Thay have the freedom to share what they want ‘to share or stop partio|pating ifthay want to stop any time, Risk: There is no kndwn emotional or physical harm thatthis research study can cause to the researchers and the research participants of this study,Audio/Video Recorders: The researchers will be using be using an audio and/or video recording device but will keep the Infermation confidential, Honesty: Both the researchers and the research participants agree to be honest in both data collection and reporting. No dishonesty is allowed.INTERVIEW PROTOCOL Bewildering Concepts on Understanding a Student’s Choice of Acadomlc track: A qualitative research, exploring why students stil continue to pursue their acadomic track despite feeling unfit for it. ‘A. Before the Interview a. Look for a proper place to conduct the interview, b. Arrive on time with at least two (2) audio-recorders, a pervpenell, and a notepad, Make sure that the recorders are working. Have the informed consent ready, ‘Thank the participant for acoepting your invitation to be part of the study. Go over the informed consent form. Address any question the participant may hava. Have the participant and yourself sign the form (you may prepare and sign to copies so that you keep one and the participant keeps another one). Inform the participant that you are going to start recording now. B. During the interview 1. What are the factors, reasons and influences that encourages students to continue pursuing their academic track even though they may feel unsuited for it? Gan yeu tell me about aime where you felt unsure on your acaderi track? What are the factors that influence your desires to attend higher awit What strand are you currently i? Does it match your skils? aducation?d. Whatis your motivation to choose that strand? . Is that your truly chosen strand? Or decided by something/someone?, f How hay oon factors, such as family ar societal pressure affected your decision to continue pursuing your track. 4. Did you ever felt that you do not belong to dia Tell us more.. h. Have you ever thought of changing your strand? i. Ifno, what motivates you to continue pursuing your strand? Tellus more. J. Is financial capability also a factor? 2. How do they perceived and experience their academic track? a. What are your thoughts about your strand? Are you happy or satisfied with it? ng of Wy ne eulghtegs c. Can you describe any specific challenges you have faced while ‘completing your coursework? dd. How do you cope up with it when you feel like you are struggling on your classes? ©. Did it affect your performance, academically? f. When you encounter difficulties in the chosen track, do you feel comfortable reaching out ta your instructors or advisors for help? g. Have you ever considered switching to a different track? if so, what are the factors that influenced your decision? h. How did you embrace and handle your chosen strand knowing that you feel unsuited for it? 3. What are the possible interventions the school administrator and parents could provide in order to help students in their academic journey?@. In what way do you think your parents can help you on your academic joumey? b. What strategies do you think schaol administrator could offer in order to help and guide students like you on their academic journey? ©, What do you think are the benefits of early interventions for struggiing students ikke you? C. Ending the interview a. We are just about to finish. What other important information pertaining to this topic.can you share with us? b, Thank the participant. ¢. Inform the participant that you might contact him/her again in the near future if thera is something you naed additional information an. D. After the Interview 2, Make sure at least 1 audio-recorder recorded well b. Leave the research setting in the same (organized) state you found it ©. Find a quiet place where you can write more elaborated field notes andlor analytic notes. d. Ensure that the collected information's from the participants were all secure,CORRECTED INTERVIEW PROTOCOL,INFORMED CONSENT FORM Bewildering Concepts on Understanding a Student's Choice of Academic Track: A qualitative research, explanng why students still continue to pursue their academic track despite feeling unit fort Research Description: This research study, to be conducted by the Grade 11 Stem students, is about exploring the factors, and influences thal leads students to pursue their academic track even though they feel unsuited for it and understanding their experiences through their joumey The participants of this study are the Grade 11 {SHS} students at the chosen locale, They will be intermewed and asked questions related to this topic, to better understand the phenomenon and come up with effective solutions, You are invited to join this research study because you meet the selection entenia. Privacy and Confidentiality: Private information collected in this project will not be sharad with the public. The names of the participants as well as where they live or work will not be disclosed to anyone during or afier the completion of this project. All information that can reveal the identity of the research participants will be systematically removed from the data before data analysis. To do so, each research participant will be assigned an anonymous identifier or a number. Voluntary participation: Research participants freely velunteer to participate in this research study, without being forced. They have the freedom to share what they want to share or stop participating if they want to stop any time. Risk: There is no known emotional or physical harm that this research study can cause fo the researchers and the research participants of this study.AudioVideo Recorders: The researchers will be using be using an audio and/or Video recording device but will keep the information confidential. Honesty: Both the researchers and the research participants agree to be honest in both data collection and reporting. No dishonesty is allowed.Informed Consent Woo, understand the purpose of this research project and voluntarily give my permission to participate freely Signature of the Participant: Date: Signature of Researchers: EVON CLAUDE DEL PILAR IRIZ JOY ORBISO Researcher Researcher RAFAEL PIDO RAVEELYN KIM MONTINOLA Researcher Researcher JANIZA MAE MACAYAN. Researcher You may contact the researchers through: E-mail: claudedelpilar@amail.com Mabile No.; 08817756262INTERVIEW PROTOCOL Bewildering Concepts on Understanding a Student's Choice of Academic Track: A qualitative research, exploring why students still continue to pursue their academic track despite feeling unfit for it. A. Before the Interview h, |. Look fora proper place to conduct the interview. Arrive on time with at least two (2) audio-recerders, a pen or pencil, and a notepad, Make sure that the recarder/s are working. Have the informed consent ready Thank the participant for accepting your invitation to be part of the study Go over the informed consent form. ‘Address any question the participant may have. Have the participant and yourself sign the form (you may prepare and sign two copies so that you keep one, and the participant keeps another one). Inform the participant that you are going to record the interview, B. During the Interview 1. What are the factors, reasons and influences that encourages students to continue pursuing their academic track even though they may feel unsuited for it? What strand are you currently in? Does it match your skills? Can you tell me aboul a specific time where you felt unsure on your academic track? What are the factors that influences your desires to attend Whal strand are you currently in? Does it match your skills?What is your motivation to choose that strand? Is that your truly chosen strand? Or decided by something or someone? How are external factors, such as family or societal pressure affected your decision to continue pursuing your track. Did you aver felt that you da not belong to your chesen track? Tell us more. Have you ever thought of changing your strand? Ifno, what motivates you to continue pursuing your strand? Tell us more, Is financial capability also a factor? 2. How do they perceived and experience their academic track? a ‘What are your thoughts about your strand? Are you happy or satisfied with it? Did you meet your expectations? Can you describe any specific challenges you have faced while completing your coursework? How do you cope up with it when you feel like you are struggling on your classes? Did it affect your performance, academically? When you encounter difficulties in the chosen track, do you feel comfortable reaching out to your teachers or advisors for help? Have you éver considered shifting to a different track? If 86, what are the factors that influenced your decision? How did you embrace and handle your chasen strand knowing that you feel inapt for it?3. What are the possible interventions that the school administrator and parents could provide in order to help students in their academic journey? a. In what way do you think your parents can help you on your academic journey? b. What strategies do you think the school administrator could offer in order to help and guide students like you on your academic journey? ©. What do you think are the benefits of early interventions for struggling students like you? C. Ending the Interview @. We are just about to finish. What other important information pertaining to this Lopic can you share with us? b. Thank the participant. c. Inform the participant that yeu might contact him/her again in the near future if there is a need for additional information and confirmation D. After the Interview a, Make sure that the interview was recorded well using at least 1 audio- recorder. b. Leave the research setting in the same (organized) state you found it ¢. Find a quiet place where you can write more elaborated field notes andior analytic notes. d. Ensure that the collected information from the participants were all seoure.