LEVEL OF READINESS AND MOTIVATION OF GRADE 12 LEARNERS OF

RMMC TOWARDS COLLEGE EDUCATION: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED

INTERVENTION PROGRAM

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the College of Teacher Education
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
General Santos City

In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Secondary Education Science

JOHN MARK B. BARRIENTOS

May 2022
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RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES

COLLEGE OFTEACHER EDUCATION
Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City
Tel No. [085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927
www.rmmc.edu.com

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled “LEVEL OF READINESS AND MOTIVATION OF GRADE 12

LEARNERS OF RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES TOWARDS
COLLEGE EDUCATION: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED INTERVENTION
PROGRAM”, prepared and submitted by JOHN MARK B. BARRIENTOS, in
partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Secondary
Education major in Science, has been examined and is recommended for
acceptance and approval for the oral examination.

CLIEFORD CORSIT, LPT, MA

Adviser
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PANEL OF EXAMINERS

GERALDINE D. RODRIGUEZ, EdD, PhD

Chairman

REV. NOE P. GARCIA, PhD, RGC

EMILYN E. ORIAS, MIE
Member
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ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

Degree of BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN SCIENCE

ANALISA T. AMADA, EdD,

Dean, College of Teachers Education
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ABSTRACT

In this study, the researcher used the descriptive-evaluative research design to

find out the level of readiness towards college education of grade 12 learners

and their common motivation in it. The nature of motivation and readiness was

vital to improving learners’ outcomes. Simple random sampling method was

applied considering that only selected Grade 12 learners of RMMC were included

in the study. Weighted arithmetic mean and ranking were used to analyze the

gathered data. Results showed that the learners’ level of readiness towards

education when it comes to peers and family/parents is ready and they are

moderately ready in financial and self. Moreover, it was determined by the

researcher that the level of readiness of Grade 12 learners of RMMC towards

college education on the academic year 2021-2022. Also, it was found out that

the learners are most motivated towards college education because of

themselves, family/parents, and financial support while they are motivated with

peers. Furthermore, it was determined by the researcher that the Grade 12

learners of RMMC are motivated towards college education

Keyword: Education Level of Readiness and Motivation, Intervention Program

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher would like to express his deepest gratitude to all the

people behind the success of this research.

To his research coach, Mr. Clieford Corsit, MA who gave such important

advices and corrections for the improvement of his study, for giving motivations

and encouragements to help him finish his study.

To the researches panel members: REV. Mr. Noe P. Garcia, PhD,

Geraldine D. Rodriguez, EdD, PhD and Emily E. Orias, for extending their

expertise, corrections and suggestions for the improvement of his study. They

were also able to give some relevant ideas in attaining a more precise and better

version of this study.

To the parents, relatives and guardians for giving not only financial

support, but also moral support that really matters. Despite the hardships and

adversities that the researcher faced, their presence served as his inspiration to

overcome these challenges; from the construction of this study to the finishing

touches of this study.

Most of all, this research may not be possible without the greet presence

and guidance of the Almighty God.

The Researcher
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE I
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
LIST OF TABLES vii
LIST OF FIGURES viii
DEDICATION ix

Chapter

1 INTRODUCTION 1

Rationale 1

Research Objectives 3

Review of Related Literature 3

Synthesis 18

Theoretical Framework 19

Conceptual Framework 20

Significance of the Study 21

Definition of Terms 21

2 METHODS 22

Research Design 22

Research Locale 22

Population and Sample 25

Research Instruments 26

Data Collection 26

Statistical Tools 27

Ethical Consideration 27
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3 RESULTS 39

4 DISCUSSION 53

Conclusion

Recommendations

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

A. Letter of Permission to Gather 45

B. Validated Questionnaire 46

C. Letter of Permission to Conduct

of the Study to the Respondents 47

D. Certificate of Statistician 48

E. Certificate of Grammarian 49

CURRICULM VITAE
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LIST OF TABLES

Table PAGE

1 Level of Readiness of Grade 12 Students towards

College Education 30

2 Common Motivation of Grade 12 Students towards

College Education 32

3 Level of Readiness and Common Motivation Scales 26

4 Plan of Action 35
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure PAGE

1 Conceptual Paradigm of the Study 20

2 Location Map 24
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DEDICATION

This thesis is dedicated to all of my beloved family, friends, and classmates.

They are the reason why the researcher still continues his study until he

graduates.

To all of you, this is humble piece-memento is DEDICATED.

John Mark Barrientos