CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter presents the data obtained, and the analysis and interpretations

based on the statistical tests employed in the study. Discussions are orderly arranged in

the following on the Course Selection: The Factors on choosing their Preferred Course

for Upcoming College Students; Level of Motivation of the participants in selecting their

preferred course once they started their college education in preparation for their career

in the near future; and Relationship between the participants and the variables involved

with their preference that largely affected them on their Course Selection: The Factors

on choosing their Preferred Course for Upcoming College Students. Tables were made

to support the discussions with desired information.

Level of Participants Perception on the Course Selection: The Factors on

choosing their Preferred Course for Upcoming College Students

In the figure presented below are the data collected by the researchers that

shows the factors involved amongst upcoming 1 st year college student in their

preference in selecting their college course, these factors involved are as followed:

Financial, Influence, Opportunity, Practicality and Knowledge.

As shown here on figure 2, the included 5 variables that represents their

motivation in selecting their preference in choosing their preferred course for college
that was conducted by the researchers and gathered from the upcoming 1 st year college

students of the chosen participants. In the results shown its has shown mean score of

an overall mean score of 3.78 descriptively rated as agree and interpreted as

participants favor to the statement in majority of the factors. The means that the

upcoming 1st year college students generally agreed on the five (5) factors favorably

considered as indications that affects their preference in choosing their course for

upcoming 1st college.

Figure 2. Level of Participant’s Preference on the Course Selection: The Factors on

choosing their Preferred Course for Upcoming College Students in terms of the five (5)
factors.

Factors Mean Score Interval Range Descriptive Rating Verbal Interpretation

Financial 3.96 3.51-4.50 Rating of 5 Respondents favor to

the statements in
majority of the cases

Influence 3.79 3.51-4.50 Rating of 2 Respondents are

undecided favor to
the statements in
majority of the cases

Opportunity 3.52 3.51-4.50 Rating of 4 Respondents favor to

the statements in
majority of the cases

Practicality 3.97 3.51-4.50 Rating of 5 Respondents favor to

the statements in
majority of the cases

Knowledge 3.25 2.51-3.50 Rating of 4 Respondents are

somewhat in favor to
the statements in
 majority of the cases

Overall 3.78 3.51-4.50 Rating of 5 Respondents favor to

the statements in
Mean Score
majority of the cases

Financial

In the data presented on figure 2 shows that it had a 3.96, meaning that out of all

the factors presented financial is the most prevalent factor that affects upcoming 1 st year

college students regarding in choosing their preferred course for college. In addition to

this is that upcoming freshmen in college are more concern with their finances as a top

consideration as to how they will choose their course for their profession in the coming

days, this also states that whenever a college freshmen choose a course their first

criteria is that if whether or not they can afford the tuition fee of that particular course. In

a study conducted says that some data suggest that growth of areas of family income,

financial grant aid/scholarship, and educational student loans have not been able to up

with the demands of the continuous miscellaneous increase of colleges (College Board,

2009; Heller & Marin, 2002). This issue is further exacerbated due to a number of

colleges and universities are more likely to increase tuition fees and miscellaneous

expenses during difficult economic times, often in response to budget cuts at the state

level (Heller & Marin, 2002). In connection to the study given that since finances plays a

crucial role to upcoming college freshmen in choosing their courses, since that tuition

fees or miscellaneous are likely to increase whether be it by semester or by school year

which will hamper the students in completing their education due to this factor. (una na

paragraph ani kay explain ninyu inyung findings base sa data nga nakuha ninyu, after
ani kay atleast isa or duhay ka citations related sa variable then analysis meaning

iconnect ninyu ang citation and ang variable), (buhata ni sa tanan ninyung variables)

Level of Motivation of Participants in Choosing their Preferred Course

Table 3 shows the level of motivation of upcoming college freshmen in choosing

their preferred course in college with the overall mean score of 3.98 descriptively rated

as high and interpreted as highly motivated to serve the school. Specifically, all

statements were rated and interpreted as highly motivated.

Statements Mean Score Interval Descriptive Interpretation

Range Rating

1. I am certain on
my preferred 3.71 3.51-4.50 High Highly
course for Motivated
college
2. There is a high
chance that 4.03 3.51-4.50 High Highly
my preferred Motivated
course in
college will be
to my skills
3. I have full
control on 3.94 3.51-4.50 High Highly
choosing my Motivated
preferred
course in
college
4. I am certain
that my 4.00 3.51-4.50 High Highly
preferred Motivated
course is one
of practicality
5. My preferred
course in 4.20 3.51-4.50 High Highly
 college has Motivated
potential that
is beneficial to
me
6. In choosing
my preferred 3.51-4.50 High Highly
course in 4.20 Motivated
college is
purely my
choice
7. Financially we
can afford my 4.00 3.51-4.50 High Highly
preferred Motivated
course in
college
8. I am
knowledgeabl 4.20 3.51-4.50 High Highly
e on my Motivated
preferred
course in
college
Highly
Overall mean Score 3.98 3.51-4.50 High
Motivated

The table further reveals that the motivation for the upcoming college freshmen in

choosing their preferred course in college is a need for a strong finance in order meet

ends on the monthly tuition of the school, a level of practicality that their course will

surely land them on a good job that pays well and the familiarity or knowledge of the

course they deemed as their preferred course in coming to college. (diri na part kay

inyuha napong analysis base sa table nga inyung gibuhat)

(after sa inyung analysis mag search napud mo og isa ka citation nga related sa kani

nga table na inyung gconstruct). (after nga nakakita namo og citation is iconnect napud

ninyu na kung baga mao na ni inyung findings).

 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter contains the summary of findings, conclusions and

recommendations of the study. The findings are summarized based on the results

drawn from the investigation and questionnaire. Conclusions are based from the results

of the data gathered. Recommendations are offered to give upcoming freshmen college

in choosing their preferred course once they enter college year.

Summary

The evaluation method of research was used in the study. This wanted to gain a

better understanding of the study through gathering of information of the Course

Selection: The Factors on choosing their Preferred Course specifically the up incoming

freshmen entering their college education. Survey questionnaire was administered to 50

grade 12 SHS students in DCAA in their different sections.

In measuring the variables, the made questionnaire was utilized that consist of

questions related with the Factors on choosing their Preferred Course for Upcoming

College Students using the 5-point Likert Scale.

Results revealed that among the five (5) factors namely financial, influence,

opportunity, practicality and knowledge to which has the highest mean score of 4.06.
 In the test of difference in the respondents’ perception on the on choosing their

Preferred Course for Upcoming College Students in terms of the five (5) factors, results

showed that the participants generally perceived the five (5) factors favorably

considered as indicators that affect upcoming college freshmen in choosing their

Preferred Course in college.

In terms of financial of the factors affecting upcoming college freshmen in

choosing their Preferred Course in college, reveals that it has the highest mean among

the five (5) factors, which is taken into account for students in choosing their preferred

course in college thus in which is what matters to the upcoming college freshmen in

taking up whatever bachelor’s degree they might enroll into, aside from this is the fact

that finances plays a huge role in a student’s lives especially once entering in college,

as college requires a stable financial source in order for a student to finish their degree

in the near future.

In terms of influence of the factors affecting upcoming college freshmen in

choosing their Preferred Course in college, reveals that it has the lowest mean among

the five (5) factors. In addition to this data is the fact that influence plays a very little role

in a upcoming college freshmen as a factor in choosing their preferred course in college

since that influence can be one sided point of view and not a concreate decision making

factor once a student opted for a specific bachelor’s degree.

Thus, the participants’ level of perception to opt for a specific bachelor’s degree

reveals that the process in choosing one degree over the other may come across

various factor but one thing is for sure is that in choosing a preferred course can be
somewhat of difficult especially to those who are still in the choosing phase of their

journey to be a college student.

And lastly, the computed relationship between the participants’ college freshmen

in choosing their Preferred Course in college, shows that among the five (5) factors,

only the financial and practicality plays a vital role and has shown significance for

college freshmen in choosing their Preferred Course in college.

Conclusions

Based on the results of the study the researchers therefore draw the following

conclusions:

1. Job Culture has the highest mean, why private teachers’ are well motivated to retain
in private
higher educational institution.
2. Job reward has the lowest mean, why private teachers’ are not well motivated to
retain in
private higher educational institution.
3. Teachers motivation need for an interesting compensation and challenging job,
opportunities
for professional growth and development to become expert in their field of
specialization.
4. Job environment and job culture are the main motivator why teachers’ retain in
private higher
educational institution specifically at Cor Jesu College.
Recommendations

Considering the foregoing findings and conclusions, the above recommendations

are advanced:

1. Private school should respect the different religions and culture of the institution, give
positive

and supportive action on emotional aspect of the teachers and give both the
teachers and the

institution a time to find their values in the workplace.

2. Private school should improve their reward system or their compensation

package like

improving the basic pay of the teachers, provide a monetary reward for
work-related

achievements, improve the benefits and incentives that the school has been offered.

3. Private school must give opportunities that will enhance, improve, and develop
private

teachers.

4. Private school should continue to maintain and improve the facilities and precautions
that the

school has been install for the security and safety of the teachers; and build a
mutual trust

within the school so that it could not create barriers on the retention of the teachers.

5. Similar studies must be conducted outside Cor Jesu College in order to compare the
factors that affect teachers retention in private higher educational institution.