CHAPTER 1 

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction

The Senior High Schools or the graduating students from secondary schools may

not have a solid decision on where to go in college and what degree program they may

possibly take. They are planning to enter college without a clear idea of what career to

pursue for their future (Ramirez & Dizon, 2015). They may sometimes consider the

people and the information they received within their environment. There are several

factors that may affect the decision of students and parents, where it can be a good

source of insight for private higher education institutions to offer quality services that will

suit the needs, expectations and demands of the community. Academic institutions

sought to observe the requirements of the customers, prospective students and other

clients like industry partners when preparing an educational program (Hrnciar & Madzík,

2017). Degree programs and other student services are being developed to promote the

image of the university (Nadelson, Semmelroth, Martinez, Featherstone, Fuhriman, &

Sell, 2015).

Planning is vital to all schools because it helps build better programs for students

to decide how to accomplish not only short-range goals but also medium and long-

range goals (Fouda, H.S. et.al, 2017). In choosing careers, students must engage with

planning. The schools must have prepared programs for students aiming to guide and

give some advice that led them to the right path of careers. It is important to understand

the process of individual decision-making. Decision- making plays a vital role in the life

of students. It diverts the students and saves their career in life.  Students must
understand the process of decision- making because it helps them to pick their desired

careers (Fouda, H.S. et.al, 2017).

As an individual, a student should be afforded valuable information on different

natures and opportunities of occupation where his skills, interests and capabilities as a

person will be properly developed and enhanced (Mendoza, E.D, 2016). It simply

implies that individual students have to know the different careers/courses that they will

take in college where their skills, interests will be enhanced and developed more.

They also assumed that completing maritime school would lead to work

overseas, which is the nature of seafarers' tasks and obligations. Maritime students are

also showing a lot of interest in the degree program. When compared to those who

graduated from private schools, marine students from public schools had a much larger

likelihood of being affected by others when choosing a school and degree program, as

well as a much higher level of interest in the maritime program. The study looks at the

topic of high school type, with Maritime students graduating from either public or private

secondary schools. Estevan (2017), while the quality of public schools in Brazil is

improving, which may lead to an increase in enrolment, some kids who previously

preferred private education are now choosing public schools. Based on my observation,

most parents in the Philippines have shifted their children from private to public schools

as a result of the global economic downturn, which has resulted in parents working

overseas being unemployed or earning a lower wage than before. Because some of the

parents do not have enough salary to send their children to the private school so they

make a transfer like private school to public schools. And many students choose
seafarers to have a better life overseas with a huge wage that can give their family  a

better life in the future. 

It was a good insight for the academic institution to determine the reasons of the

students for choosing them as a training ground for their college degree. This serves as

initial information to strengthen the services of the university towards the attainment of

its objectives and fulfillment of the expectations of its clients, stakeholders and the

community, therefore, this study is conducted.

Statement of the Problem

         This study is designed to determine the Factors that Influence the Course

Preference of Students Towards the Maritime Program at MPCF. Specifically, this study

sought  answer  to the following sub-problems

1. What is  the profile of the respondents along the following terms ;

a. Age

b. Sex

c. Program

2. What are the factors that influenced the respondents to enroll in the Maritime

Program along the following terms;

a. Parental decision

b. Peer influence

c. High salary

d. Financial stability
 e. International travel

          f. Relatives

          g. International Travel Opportunity

3.  What are the effects to the respondents in enrolling to the maritime program along

the following terms;

a. Academic achievement

b. Laboratory skills development

c. Leadership trainings

d. Knowledge and Skill Laboratory Development

e. Community Engagement 

Assumption of the Study

         In conducting this study about Factors that Influence the Course Preference of

Students Towards the Maritime Program at MPCF, the following assumptions were

made:

1. The Profile of the respondents may vary in terms of sex, age, and course

program.

2. The factors that influenced the respondents to enroll in maritime program along 

Parental decision, Peer influence, High salary, Economic stability, International

travel may vary.

3.  The effects to the respondents in enrolling to the Maritime program along

Academic achievement, Laboratory skills development, and  Leadership trainings

may vary.
Scope and Delimitation

This study is focused on the  Factors that Influence the Course Preference of

Students Towards the Maritime Program at MPCF in Legazpi City for the School Year of

2020-2021. This study was conducted in Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation in

Legazpi City only and the participants are the 2nd year BS Marine Transportation  and

BS Marine Engineering  Students .

Significance of the Study

         The findings of this study can be beneficial to the following:

Maritime Department - Data collected from this study will serve as a basis for

administrators in planning courses in college.

Maritime Guidance Office - Guidance counselors will be provided enough

information that will be included in career planning among students.

Maritime Teachers - Findings of this study will provide data among teachers to

guide students to choose wisely in choosing courses.

Maritime Students - Results of this study may serve as a guide for students to

choose the right courses for college.

Researchers – The students that are studying this topic. Will solve the problem.

Future Researchers - The findings of this study will help future researchers to

conduct further studies related to this topic.

 CHAPTER 2 

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the literature and studies, which are related to the present

study. The local and foreign literature and studies were taken from books, web sources

and thesis which are related to the present study. This chapter also includes the

synthesis of the art, gap bridged by the study and the discussion of theoretical and

conceptual frameworks and the definition of terms.

Foreign Literature

Studying for new qualifications can often be one of the most effective ways of

boosting your career prospects whether by enhancing it or developing it. Some factors

should be considered before signing up to a course, ensuring that students find the right

one. Career choice is a critical decision every individual makes as it impacts all aspects

of his life in the future. Decisions regarding careers and career choices require

significant thought and preparation. An individual’s exposure to the world of work begins

in childhood (Arcelo, A.C.et.al, 2019). Preparing for a career is an important task in

adolescence when career exploration is a key developmental task. Exploration involves

active seeking of information about careers. 

In relation to this literature the present  study focused on reasons why preparing

for a career is an important task to adolescents considering career exploration as a key

in the conduct  in seeking relevant  information about choice of  career in the future.
 Walker and Gutteridge (2019) said  that planning an Educational Course involves

more than one formulation of plan. It includes implementation of the plan as well as its

evaluation. 

This literature is related to the present study since it  is also concerned about the

planning and formulating of ideas in choosing the right course depending on the matter

of decision making. When a situation comes to decide for an optional way then the

individual must concentrate on a good decision rather than wavering.

The path from school to college is poorly marked Boyer (2016). Some of us have

models, older siblings, parents or help from counselors to point the way through college

preparatory curricular, college testing the application and selection process and

admission. Others have little guidance and often these are the very students who have

less chance of going to college and succeeding in Higher Education.

In relation to this literature in this present study, this literature discusses how

some students to enter in college there are some preparatory that they are going to

make to be a qualified in that course like taking some entrance exam and also there’s a

little guidance that given by the parents.

Estevan (2014) emphasized that in Brazil, although there is an improvement in

the quality of public school which may also increase enrollment; there are some

students who prefer private education now choose public schools. In the Philippines,

based on personal observation that most parents transferred their children from private

to public schools due to the global economic recession, parents working abroad

become unemployed or they are receiving a lesser amount of salary compared to their
normal compensation. Some political challenges that the country faced for the past and

present administrations make the parents financially affected. 

This present literature also explores the differences on how the parents value

their children to go to college. Like your children are studying in the private school but in

the financial problem the parents couldn’t afford it anymore. Their parents make some

decision to transfer their children into public schools but we have a government that

helps us to pay our college tuition.

Ramirez and Dizon (2014) emphasized the importance of identifying the interest

towards the program wherein due to low level of interest, they would sometimes think to

drop the enrolled uninteresting courses or even stop schooling.

In relation, present literature discussed above was about the ways on how

students choose the right courses (1) studying for new qualifications, (2) planning, and

(3) matter of decision making.(4) quality of education in public between private schools,

(5) self-confidence, knowledge and skills.

Local Literature 

(Lupdag,1984) there are different factors that influence students in choosing their

right courses in the maritime industry. One of these is family related factors. Study

revealed that Filipino immigrants and non-immigrants rely heavily on their family’s

decision making. Respect for family is one of the most influential factors, Filipino

children want to do well for the sake of the family, parents advice about choosing a job

for a major in college and lastly, make sacrifices for the family.
 In this present literature it discusses that one of this was family related factors.

Study revealed that Filipino immigrants and non-immigrants rely heavily on their family’s

decision making about their children in choosing the major in college and job for the

future because families make sacrifices to achieve their children's goals in life.

(McGraw, 1999) The involvement of family, school administrators and guidance

counselors to help students to make a good career choice in the future. Career

counselors play a vital role in helping individuals pursue a course that is compatible with

their interest, personal characteristics and aptitudes; they are likely more satisfied and

more productive.

The present literature shows that students are having a hard time choosing or

identifying the right program for them in college so that they have nothing to regret in

the end.

Ruiz (2015) reviewed that it is generally accepted that there are three major

purposes of evaluation, namely one, to evaluate educational goals and purpose second,

to determine the extent to which accepted educational objectives are implemented and

third to enable the teachers to help their students better know their career choice in the

future. In this literature, it discusses the purpose of evaluation and the evaluation goals.

Teachers responsible for helping students better know their career choice by enhancing

and developing it. 

In the present literature that relates to our study, it discusses the purpose of

evaluation and the evaluation goals. Teachers responsible for helping students better

know their career choice by enhancing and developing it. 

 (Francisco, 2005) Seafaring as a profession is still very attractive and provides

gainful employment to many Filipinos and no doubt immensely contributes to the

economy.

 The present literature discusses that Filipinos are more skilled and

knowledgeable in the field, so more Filipinos have opportunities to work in the marine

industry because they contribute a lot to it.

Peña (2000) quoted maritime education as a “winner course” because graduates

of this program are readily acceptable for employment abroad. However, the extent to

which these graduates remain competitive, considering the increasing global maritime

demands, is the accountability of quality education.

In relation to this present literature, it shows that shipowners are known to prefer

Filipino seafarers for equally important qualities like dedication and discipline, industry,

flexibility, loyalty, English language fluency, adaptability, positive work attitude, law-

abiding, and problem-solving capability.

Foreign Study

This is conducted to get valuable information for the development of the school,

to evaluate the relevance of higher education, to contribute to the accreditation process

and to inform students, parents, teachers and administrators (Schomburg, 2003). 

It’s relevant to this present study because if you want the school to have

development it requires the contribution of students, parents, teachers, and

administrators. Because they are forming a system and making a school even better.

Going to a maritime school needs accreditation from the marina to know that it has

passed their requirements.

 (Mangan et al. 2001) There is also a need for maritime programs to adopt a

wider strategic view, as opposed to a narrow, operational view. We understand maritime

education as an interdisciplinary academic field that embraces ship management,

humankind’s critical monolithic skills, and knowledge for being management trainees in

companies and deck cadets on board.

It's related to this present study because the maritime program they needed to

adopt was different and strategic for it to have development in them. Then it will help

students to also develop their skills and also be broad in their thinking about the

maritime field.

(Fu et al. 2010; Lewarn 2002; Zhu 2006) Maritime education should enhance,

and explain, integration between human activities and the condition of the maritime

environments. To align maritime programs with the needs of maritime stakeholders,

their curriculums should include business and management skills, e.g., language,

decision making, leadership, organizational knowledge, interpersonal, etc., into

consideration. Indeed, they should equip students with the desired skills and proper

knowledge and professional attitudes for the maritime industry. 

It's relevant to this present study because the maritime program needs to be

enhanced and explained that it has the same work in the human activities on land and

on the ship. The maritime student they need to equip and develop their decision

making, leadership, and organizational knowledge. You also need professional attitudes

if you are to become a seafarer someday

  Over the years, considerable research works have contributed to the literature

regarding maritime education and training, the skills required for maritime employees,

and the structure of maritime courses (Emad and Roth 2008). 

It's related to the present study because there are some research works that

contribute to maritime education and training that had an improvement in the skills of

the students in view of the fact that there were companies that looked at skills and

attitude.

The maritime industry serves as an illustrative example, especially after its

transformation from a largely unskilled labour- to a capital-intensive industry, and

contributed to the presence of tertiary education in maritime studies (Grammeos 2002;

Heaver 2002; Levinson 2006; Stopford 2009). 

It is relevant to this present study because the maritime program was one of the

illustrative examples because from unskilled worker to skilled worker from enrolling in

the training program so they can go onboard with skills and knowledge. And the

maritime industry also helped education by giving advanced lessons to their advanced

technology also.

Local Study

The study of Manuel (2005) Maritime education institutions are considered

important training grounds of future seafarers where they should have the resources

and practices to deliver quality instruction and relevant services towards efficient and

effective implementation of STCW and ILO requirements. 

 It is relevant to present study, the college in maritime education is the training

before you go onboard in a vessel because there’s a lot of training before you go in the

real world that’s why we have a basic training or BT that we called. And also you need

to get a certificate of STCW and ILO requirements to get you onboard.

(Laguador, 2013) as a sign of respect for the parents and culture of the Filipinos,

parents or the elderly are being consulted first by their children because primarily they

will be the one to provide the financial support to enter college .

This is related to the present study since it discusses that the role of the parents

in deciding or choosing course preferences of a student is important for the reason that

it is considered as a sign of respect and the parents are the one who will provide their

educational needs. 

(C. Aguado, J. Laguador, J. Deligero 2015) The decision on good career choice

and school sometimes depend on how the students perceive the world and their future.

Some of them may not have enough knowledge and consciousness about how they

should process information from personal, social, economical, political, spiritual and

environmental aspects of putting into context and realization of having a successful

profession

This is relevant to the present study for the reason that it also discusses the

decision on choosing a career. It always depends on the student what to choose and

what path they will decide to take. Students are still the one who will decide in the end

on what they think that is good for them.

 (C. Aguado, J. Laguador, J. Deligero 2015) Student development can be equated

from the kind of activities and quality of life that a school can provide wherein the

success of every outcome still depends on how the students appreciate and apply the

learning from various experiences. 

This is related to the study since it mentions that the development of a student

also depends on how the school provides a good quality education which the students

might improve and developed the skills that relates to their chosen degree program, in

the present study it will talked about how it affects their knowledge, skills and how

they're going to interact  and apply what they have learned on the different activities.

(Patena & Dinglasan, 2013) Levels of students’ interest towards their degree

program may vary from time to time due to different degrees of experiences

encountered by the students themselves. An alarming observation of Filipino students

reveals that they excel in knowledge acquisition but fare considerably low in lessons

requiring higher order thinking skills. 

This is related to the study since it talks about the level of interest of the student

on their chosen degree program which is also discussed in the present study, it explains

that the level of knowledge and skills affects the students preferences in choosing their

degree program.

Synthesis of the Art

The studies enumerated above provide ample evidence how different Factors

Influence the students in choosing a maritime program. The studies also discuss the

effects of these factors on the career choice of the students. This gives further
emphasis that there are factors that greatly influence student’s preference for their

choice maritime program.

Gap bridged by the study

After detailed review on the gathered data on the relevant literature and studies,

various studies suggest that there are a lot of factors that influence the students in

choosing their maritime courses/programs. But the current study is focused on the

factors that influence the course preferences of the 2nd year Maritime Students who are

now enrolled in MPCF-LC. Other studies are more on studying the factors affecting

college graduate students in choosing career or jobs under the new curriculum and not

the old curriculum. This is the gap bridged by the study.

Theoretical Framework

The theory of "College Choice Theory '' by Hossler, Don & Karen S. Gallagher

(1987). Starting out choosing a career starts early for many young adults while they are

still in high school. When a student has their mind set on becoming a member of a

specific career their selection of higher educational institutions becomes narrower in

whom they believe will provide the best preparation for their career. The major theory of

college choice says that selecting a post-secondary institution is a dynamic process with

three distinct phases: predisposition, search, and choice.

The theory of "Walberg's theory" by Arthur J. Reynolds & Herbert J. Walberg

(1992). Is an academic achievement that posits the psychological characteristics of

individual students and their immediate psychological environments influence

educational outcomes (cognitive, behavioral, and attitudinal).

 The theory of "College Choice Theory" Hossler, Don & Karen S. Gallagher and

Walberg's Theory of Arthur J. Reynolds & Herbert J. Walberg. are very helpful to the

study since the study will help to identify the Factors that influence the course

preference of students toward maritime programs.

The Theoretical Framework of the study is illustrated in Figure 1.

                                                              Figure 1

Theoretical Framework of the Study

Conceptual Framework

One of the difficulties students have been selecting the appropriate college

course choices. Learning experiences have a significant impact on a student's career

decision. Choosing a course is a crucial part of the process. There are several elements

that might influence a graduating student's course selection. These considerations

might include a parental decision, peer influence, high salary, economic stability, and

international travel. Many researchers have long been interested in identifying and

understanding all the factors that influence the course preferences of students toward
maritime programs. However, researchers had defined specific factors dependent on

the scope of the study.

       

Figure 2

Conceptual Framework of the Study

Definition of Terms

To provide the readers with better understanding, the following terms were

conceptually and operationally defined:

Course – it is a unit of teaching that typically lasts one academic term, is led by

one or more instruction (teachers or professional) and has a fixed roster of students. It

is the entire programme of studies required to complete a university degree. In this

study, Course means the students struggle in choosing their careers that would suit

their skills and talents.

Career- an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and

with opportunities for progress.

 Career Counselling – is the process that will help you know and understand

yourself and the world of work in order to make career and career decisions.15 In this

study, Career counselling is the way in encompassing and assisting individuals with

career development.

Decision- Making – it is the action or process of making decisions and is

regarded as the cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of

action among several alternative possibilities. In this study decision making is the

process in which students undergo when they need to identify what will be really the

best for them in choosing a college course.

Guidance – the act or function of guiding, advice or counselling. In this study

guidance are those people who guide and help students especially they provide

students to choose best careers that suit their personality.

Maritime - connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial

or military activity. In this study the knowledge and skills related to subjects in the

maritime field that enhance competence in the maritime context.

Preferences- a greater liking for one alternative over another or others. In this

study, preference is the preferred college courses of students

Conceptual- when it deals primarily with abstract or original thoughts. A concept

is one in an early stage. To make it work, you'll need to flesh out the details.

Operational- refers to a detailed explanation of the technical terms and

measurements used during data collection.

 CHAPTER 3 

(RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY)

This chapter presents the methods used in the study. It also includes the

research design, sources of data, research instrument, validation of the research

instrument and the population of the study, the gathering of data and the statistical

treatment of the data.

Research Design

This study used qualitative research applying the Phenomenological type of

research. Phenomenology emphasizes individual experiences, beliefs and perceptions.

It is a study wherein human experiences are examined through the detailed descriptions

of the people being studied. According to Bryman (2008), phenomenology is a

“philosophy that is concerned with the question of how individuals make sense of the

world around them and how in particular the philosopher should bracket out

preconceptions concerning his or her grasp of that would.” It is a philosophy that

understands “lived experiences” and that experience is lived in time, space and with

others and bodily experience. Data was gathered from the information provided by the

respondents in the survey questionnaire of 2nd year Maritime Students. The study used

the descriptive survey design approach. The descriptive survey design is effective, and

easy to conduct, it also ensures ease in accessing information. The descriptive survey

design allows the researchers to gather information, summarize and interpret data for

the purpose of clarification. The descriptive survey design is useful in collecting

information about people’s attitudes, opinion, habits or perceptions about issues under

investigation.

Sources of Data

The study used two kinds of sources of data which are the primary and

secondary data. There are 30 respondents in this study, MarE and MT students which

were the sources of the primary data. The data were obtained through  a survey-

questionnaire. While the secondary data of this study were taken from reading and

electronic materials such as books, literature, magazines, internet sources and existing

thesis which are related to the study. 

Population of the Study 

The total number of the respondents  in this study was composed of 30

respondents which were taken from the two Maritime programs, the BS Marine

Transportation and BS Marine Engineering in MPCF –LC.

Table A

Population of the Study

Respondents Frequenc Percentage

BS Marine Transportation 15 50

BS Marine Engineering 15 50

Total 30 100

Research Instrument
 The study  used a questionnaire to survey the 2nd year Maritime Students for

collecting data. The researchers made the questionnaire based on the factors that

influence students in choosing a college course towards maritime program. The draft of

the questionnaire was drawn based on the researcher’s readings, previous studies and

relevant literature. In the preparation of instruments, the requirements in designing good

data collection instruments were considered where they are thoroughly mixed together.

Without looking or with eyes closed, the researchers pick the names of folded pieces of

papers.

Data Gathering Procedures

The researchers used a systematic way of gathering data that will enable them to

finish this study. The first step before going to the testing proper is to make a letter

request. A letter will be presented to the research adviser for final adjustments and

consideration. Upon the approval of the Head of Maritime Department. The researchers

will conduct a survey to 30 Maritime students of 2nd year who are currently taking up

BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering. Will have dry run for 3rd year

students in MPCF.

In administering the questionnaire, the researchers used social media platforms

like gmail and messenger to distribute the survey questionnaire using the google form to

the respondents and also used the time allotted for vacancies to avoid (distractions of

their online classes) since it can't be done through face to face interaction. The research

instruments were distributed to the chosen respondents. The researchers said the

respondents were given enough time to answer the questions. After the data gathering,
the researchers collect the questionnaires for tallying the scores and to apply the

statistical treatment to be used.

Statistical Treatment of data

The data to be collected was statistically treated with the use of percentage, and

weighted mean that was used to rank because of their appropriateness to the nature of

data to be analyzed.

To determine the profile of the Maritime students, percentage was used. 

Weighted mean was used to rank the level of effectiveness of variables.

 

WM=∑fx

         N

Where:

WM Average weighted mean

∑ The sum of the production of f and x

fx The sum of the production of f and x

f Frequency of the respondents

x No. of respondents

N Population

The numerical ratings under Problems 2 will be translated into adjectival

ratings of the Likert Scale which are as follows:

 
 Scal Adjectival Rating
Weighted Mean
e

4 3.50 – 4.00 Strongly Agree

3 2.50 – 3.49 Agree

2 1.50 – 2.49 Moderately Agree

1 1.00 – 1.49 Do not Agree

On other hand, the numerical ratings under Problems 3 will be translated

into adjectival ratings of the Likert Scale which are as follows:

Scal Adjectival Rating

Weighted Mean
e

4 3.50 – 4.00 Strongly Agree

3 2.50 – 3.49 Agree

2 1.50 – 2.49 Moderately Agree

1 1.00 – 1.49 Do not Agree

CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the result of the statistical analysis of the data gathered

undertaken in the survey as well as the corresponding interpretation of the results.

 1. Profile of the respondents
This section presents the findings about the profile of the respondents. The data was

presented in terms of age, sex, and program.

Table 1

Profile of the Respondents

Statement Frequency Percentage

A. Age

1. 18-19 9 30

2. 20-21 21 70

General weighted mean 30 100

B. Sex

1. Male 27 90

2. Female 3 100

General weighted mean 30 100

C. Program

1. BS Marine Transportation 15 50

2. BS Marine Engineering 15 50

General weighted mean 30 100

 A.   Age

The age of respondents ranged from 18 to 21 years old with an average of

nearly 20-21 years old (Table 1). Those who were at the age of 18-19 comprised 30

percent, respectively, followed by those who were at the age of 20-21 years old 70

percent.

The implication of this is that most of the respondents are around 20-21

years of age and also the study reveals that age does not significantly affect the career

preferences of a student. The findings imply agreement with Salami’s (2008)

observation who found out that there is no significant influence as regards the age and

gender on the maturity of adolescence in the choice of career.

            B. Sex

The respondents were 30 maritime students. 27 respondents answered

“male” with a percentage of ninety (90) percent and 3 respondents answered “female”

with ten (10) percent.

      This relates to the study of Bronstein and Farnsworth (1998) In the past,

gender roles in the workforce have been uneven and unfair. Studies have shown that

young men and women have different styles when it comes to choosing a career. Men

have a more liberal and progressive style of thinking. Women prefer a hierarchical style

of thinking (Mihyeon, 2009). The finding implies that seafaring is traditionally a man’s

trade

C. Program
 Degree Program of the respondents who took maritime education, 50

percent comprised Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) with a

frequency of 15 while 50 percent Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering

(BSMarE)  students with a frequency of 15 also.

The finding implies that the respondents are both taking maritime

education either Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and Bachelor of

Science in Marine Engineering. 

2. The Factors that Influenced the Respondents to Enroll in Maritime Program.

The discussion of the findings that are influenced by them to enroll in maritime

programs the data are presented in this section. The data is presented in Table 2.

Table 2
Factors that Influenced the Respondents to Enroll in Maritime Program

Statement Weighted Adjectival

mean Rating
A. Parental Decision
a) My family wants me to take this course 2.67 Agree

b) My parents profession is like this course 1.8 Moderately

Agree
c) It is my personal choice 2.87 Agree
General weighted mean 2.45 Moderately
Agree
B. Peer Influence
a) My friend's dream is also my dream. 1.77 Moderately
Agree
b) My friend is my inspiration to take this course. 1.7 Moderately
Agree
c) My friend pushes me to choose this course. 1.6 Moderately
Agree
General weighted mean 1.69 Moderately
Agree
C. High Salary
a) This course offers a financial stability in the future. 3.17 Agree

b) I chose this course because it is one of the high 2.6 Agree

paying careers.
c) I consider this course because of the earnings that 3.07 Agree
I could get in the future.
General weighted mean 2.95 Agree
D. Financial Stability
a) I choose this course because of the scholarship 2.27 Moderately
grants. Agree
b) I take the opportunity to choose this course 1.9 Moderately
because my family can afford it. Agree
c) I took part time jobs to help my parents in paying 1.87 Moderately
my tuition fees. Agree
General weighted mean 2.01 Moderately
Agree
E. International Travel
a) It is a great opportunity to learn every languages, 3.43 Agree
culture and traditions in different countries.
b) I want to visit every places or country and explore. 3.4 Agree
c) I want to experience travelling across the world. 3.53 Strongly Agree
General weighted mean 3.45 Agree

F. Relatives
a) My uncle encourage me to choose this course. 1.67 Moderately
Agree
b) My cousin is the one who inspires me to choose 1.8 Moderately
this course. Agree
c) No one of my relatives influence me to take this 2.7 Agree
course, it's my own 
decision.
General weighted mean 2.06 Moderately
Agree
G. International Travel Opportunity
a) More job opportunities will open up with has 3.07 Agree
higher income.
b) Learn new things/ environment. 3.4 Agree
c) Meet different people and get a chance to explore 3.43 Agree
places around 
the world.
General weighted mean 3.3 Agree
Overall Weighted Mean 2.56 Agree

A.   Parental decision
The data show that “parental decision” got a general weighted mean of

2.45 with an adjectival rating of Moderately Agree. The sub variable (a) “My

family wants me to take this course” which has a weighted mean of 2.67 is

interpreted as Agree. The sub variable (b) “My parent’s profession is like this

course” has a weighted mean of 1.8 with an adjectival rating of Moderately

Agree. Lastly, (c) “It is my personal choice” got a weighted mean of 2.87 with an

adjectival rating of Agree. To support the given data Lee (2005) emphasized that

decision makers have a strong tendency to consider both their cognitive and non-

cognitive aspects, such as values and interests, in making decisions. Thus,

solely relying on individuals’ cognitive aspects may not provide a complete

picture of their career decision making processes.

The finding implies that most of the respondents answered that they

choose the maritime program as their personal choice and it shows that a

parent's decision is also part of their choosing career decision. Learning process

should always be meaningful and challenging yet enjoyable in order to stimulate

the enthusiasm and interest of the students to perform certain tasks or academic

related activities with cooperation (Chavez, Dotong & Laguador, 2014).

 B.   Peer Influence 

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing their

course in terms of ““peer influence “got a general weighted mean of 1.69 with an

adjectival rating of Moderately Agree. “My friend’s dream is also my dream” which has a

weighted mean of 1.77 is also interpreted as ``Moderately Agree.” My friend is my

inspiration to take this course” has a weighted mean of 1.7 with an adjectival rating of

Moderately Agree. The last is “my friend pushes me to choose this course” got a

weighted mean of 1.6 with an adjectival rating of Moderately Agree.

The findings imply that the factors influencing maritime students in choosing their

course in terms “peer influence” that most of the students moderately agree with. This

implies that this also contributed least to the decision of the respondents to choose a

maritime program.

This is also relevant to the social cognitive theory of Bandura (1986) which

explores the maturity and development of interest and career and how these things

turned into action. It is recommended that peers be equipped with career guidance skills

in order to help their colleagues in career guidance issues. 

C.   High Salary

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms of “High Salary “got a general weighted mean of 2.95 with

an adjectival rating of Agree. The sub variable (a) “this course offers financial

stability in the future” which has a weighted mean of 3.17 is also interpreted as

Agree. The sub variable (b) “I choose this course because it is one of the high
paying careers” has a weighted mean of 2.6 with an adjectival rating of Agree.

The last “I consider this course because it is one of the jobs that offers high

earnings in the future” got a weighted mean of 3.07 with an adjectival rating of

Agree.

The findings imply that the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms of “High Salary” that most of the students agree.

D.   Financial Stability

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms of “financial stability “got a general weighted mean of 2.01

with an adjectival rating of Moderately Agree. The sub variable (a) “I choose this

course because of the scholarship grants” which has a weighted mean of 2.27 is

also interpreted as Moderately Agree. The sub variable (b) “I take the opportunity

to choose this course because my family can afford it” has a weighted mean of

1.9 with an adjectival rating of Moderately Agree. The last “I look for part time

jobs to help my parents in paying my tuition fees” got a weighted mean of 1.87

with an adjectival rating of Moderately Agree.

The findings imply that the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms “financial stability” that most of the students are

Moderately agree and that a lot of students are supported by their parents in view

of the difficulty of availing scholarships due to many documentary and other

pertinent requirements
E.   International Travel 

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms of “International Travel “got a general weighted mean of

3.45 with an adjectival rating of Agree. The sub variable (a) “it is a great

opportunity to learn every language, culture and traditions in different countries”

which has a weighted mean of 3.43 is also interpreted as Agree. The sub

variable (b) “I want to visit every place or country and explore” has a weighted

mean of 3.4 with an adjectival rating of Agree. The last is “I want to experience

travelling” got a weighted mean of 3.53 with an adjectival rating of Strongly

Agree.

This finding implies that the students agreed that maritime profession will

take them for employment abroad and it is their top priority. They are certain that

the Maritime profession definitely will bring them to different places in the world

since that is the true nature of their profession.

F.   Relatives

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms of “Relatives “got a general weighted mean of 2.06 with an

adjectival rating of Moderately Agree. The sub variable (a) “my uncle encourages

me to choose this course” which has a weighted mean of 1.67 is also interpreted

as Moderately Agree. The sub variable (b) My cousin is the one who inspires me

to choose this course” has a weighted mean of 1.8 with an adjectival rating

of Moderately Agree. The last is “no one of my relatives influence me to take this
course, it’s my own choice” got a weighted mean of 2.7 with an adjectival rating

of Agree.

The findings imply that the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms “relatives” that most of the students are

moderately agree, but most of the respondents take this program as their

personal preferences or choice with has the most answered and a weighted

mean of 2.7

This study relates Bollu-steve & Sanni (2013) takes into account the

perspectives of family members. Parents, siblings, and extended family members

all have an impact on professional choices. A child's initial interactions with

individuals occur among members of his or her family. Parents, siblings, and

other relatives make up the family (Bollu-steve & Sanni, 2013:92). A kid is a

person who is influenced by a multitude of family-related elements such as the

parents' marital connection, the family's socioeconomic position, the home's

atmosphere, the surroundings, the parents' occupational position, and the

number of children the family's siblings (Bollu-steve & Sanni, 2013:92). As a

result, family relationships play an important role which is a critical role in

students' career preparedness

G.   International Travel Opportunity

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms of “International Travel Opportunity “got a general weighted

mean of 3.3 with an adjectival rating of Agree. The sub variable (a) “more job
 opportunities will open up with has higher income” which has a weighted mean of

3.07 is also interpreted as Agree. The sub variable (b) “learn new

things/environment” has a weighted mean of 3.4 with an adjectival rating of

Agree. The last is “meet different people and get a chance to explore places

around the world” got a weighted mean of 3.43 with an adjectival rating of Agree.

The findings imply that the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms ““International Travel Opportunity” that most of the

students are agree, but most of the respondents agreed that “to meet different

people and get a chance to explore places around the world”. Also, it implies that

in order to do that, Higher Education Institutions are called to provide educational

services and curricular offerings which meet the demands of the Maritime

Industry Authority (MARINA) in the Philippines as well as the International

Maritime Organization (ILO). In relation to the study of Orence and Laguador

(2013) noted that employment opportunities may come on their way as they

really prepared to become assets of their respective companies in the future.

3. What are the Effects to the Respondents in Enrolling Maritime Program.

The discussion of the findings in the effects to the respondents in enrolling in

maritime program in terms of Academic achievement, Laboratory skills development,

Leadership trainings, Knowledge and laboratory skills development, and Community

engagement. The data is presented in Table 3.

Table 3

The Effects to the Respondents in Enrolling Maritime Program

 Statement Weighted Adjectival

mean Rating

A. Academic achievement

a) This course has help me to improve my academic 3.17 Agree

performance in school.
b) This course helps me to develop better 3.27 Agree
concentration on lessons.
c) Gained more knowledge about the course. 3.3 Agree

General weighted mean 3.25 Agree

B. Laboratory skills development

a) Students able to practice observation skills and lab 2.87 Agree

techniques.
b) Students able to learn the use of tools relating to 3.0 Agree
their course.
c) Students are able to manage the capability to take 3.0 Agree
advantage of advance concepts and tools.
General weighted mean 2.96 Agree

C. Leadership trainings

a) Students are able to supervise and control groups. 2.73 Agree

b) Students able to display obedience to the rules 2.97 Agree

and regulations.
c) Students able to perform a good leadership and 3.07 Agree
discipline.
General weighted mean 2.92 Agree

D. Knowledge and laboratory skills development

a) Students learn about various aspects of the 2.93 Agree

maritime industry during their laboratory.

b) Improve students performances inside the 2.97 Agree

laboratory.
c) Improve their capabilities and skills inside/during 3.03 Agree
laboratory activities.
General weighted mean 2.98 Agree

E. Community engagement

a) Students able to work activities in a more 2.67 Agree

supportive way.
b) Students able to develop leadership Skills. 2.33 Moderately

Agree

c) Students able learn how to be more responsible in 3.03 Agree

decision making.
General weighted mean 2.68 Agree

Overall Weighted Mean 2.96 Agree

A.   Academic achievement
Table 3 presents the effect to the respondents in enrolling maritime

program in terms of “Academic Achievement” got a highest general weighted

mean of 3.25. The table shows that sub variable (c) “Gained more knowledge

about the course” has the highest weighted mean of 3.3 with an adjectival rating

of Agree. Second, (b) “This course helps me to develop better concentration on

lessons” got a weighted mean of 3.27 with an adjectival rating of Agree. Lastly,

(a) “This course has help me to improve my academic performance in school” got

a weighted mean of 3.17 with an adjectival rating of Agree.

Learning process should always be meaningful and challenging yet

enjoyable in order to stimulate the enthusiasm and interest of the students to

 perform certain tasks or academic related activities with cooperation (Chavez,

Dotong & Laguador, 2014).

This explains that the respondents are satisfied in using the computer

laboratory. It also refers to the accessibility of the laboratory facility for the use of

maritime students as a costumer of the school.

B.   Laboratory skills development

The data reveals the effects to the respondents in enrolling maritime

program in terms of “laboratory skills development “got a general weighted mean

of 2.96 with an adjectival rating of Agree. The sub variable (a) “students able to

practice observation skills and lab techniques” which has a weighted mean of

2.87 is also interpreted as Agree. The sub variable (b) “students able to learn the

use of tools relating to their course” has a weighted mean of 3.0 with an

adjectival rating of Agree. The last is “students are able to manage the capability

to take advantage of advance concepts and tools” got a weighted mean of 3.0

with an adjectival rating of Agree.

The finding implies that the administrators, faculty, and staff must provide

more time for the students to use each of the laboratory facility in MPCF during

experiments and practical activities.

Flores et al. (2015) and Mendoza et al. (2014) believed that the

learning environment also contributes to the motivation of the students to perform

their tasks and actively participate in all school related activities.

C. Leadership Trainings
  The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms of “Relatives “got a general weighted mean of 2.06 with an

adjectival rating of Moderately Agree. The sub variable (a) “my uncle encourages

me to choose this course” which has a weighted mean of 1.67 is also interpreted

as Moderately Agree. The sub variable (b) My cousin is the one who inspires me

to choose this course” has a weighted mean of 1.8 with an adjectival rating

of Moderately Agree. The last is “no one of my relatives influence me to take this

course, it’s my own choice” got a weighted mean of 2.7 with an adjectival rating

of Agree.

Students are expected to have varying responsibilities in both school and

personal life (De Mesa, 2012) that could be an important aspect of their interest

towards their degree program.

The finding implies that the learning process should always be meaningful

and challenging yet enjoyable in order to stimulate the enthusiasm and interest of

the students to perform certain tasks or academic related activities with

cooperation.

D.   Knowledge and laboratory skills development

The data shows that “Knowledge and laboratory skills development” has a

general weighted mean of 2.98 with an adjectival rating of Agree. The sub

variable (a) “Students learn about various aspects of the maritime industry during

their laboratory” got a weighted mean of 2.93 with an adjectival rating of Agree,

(b) “Improve students’ performances inside the laboratory” has a weighted mean
of 2.97 with an adjectival rating of Agree, (c) “Improve their capabilities and skills

inside/during laboratory activities” got a highest weighted mean of 3.03 with an

adjectival rating of Agree.

Achievement of appropriate skills and knowledge can be best acquired

from various school related factors such as effective implementation of

curriculum with quality delivery of instruction through the aid of state-of-the-art

facilities, well defined and employed student services, integration of values and

strong involvement in research and community programs of the university

(Dotong, 2014).

The findings imply that in order to do that, Higher Education Institutions

are called to provide educational services and curricular offerings which meet the

demands of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in the Philippines as well

as the International Maritime Organization (ILO).

E.   Community engagement

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms of “Community Engagement “got a general weighted mean

of 2.68 with an adjectival rating of Agree. The sub variable (a) “students able to

work activities in a more supportive way” which has a weighted mean of 2.67 is

also interpreted as Agree. The sub variable (b) “students able to develop

leadership skills” has a weighted mean of 2.33 with an adjectival rating

of Moderately Agree. The last is “students able to learn how to be more

responsible in decision making” got a weighted mean of 3.03 with an adjectival

rating of Agree.

This finding implies that most of the respondents were able to learn how to

be more responsible in decision making in terms of choosing their career and as

part of community engagement.

Ramirez and Dizon (2014) emphasized the importance of identifying the

interest towards the program wherein due to low level of interest, they would

think sometimes to drop the enrolled uninteresting courses or even stop

schooling. 

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
 This Chapter presents the general summary of the study. The summary of findings,

the conclusions and recommendations. Some areas are covered for further studies and

reference for future researchers.

Summary

The study was conducted among the maritime students in Mariner’s Legazpi

Polytechnic Colleges-Foundation Legazpi in Albay. To determine the factors that

influence their course preference in choosing a maritime program. This study utilized

the descriptive type of research scheme. The survey questionnaire was given through

google form and sending the link to the respondents. The basis of the interpretation was

from the respective results of the survey made in the study.

Specifically, the study sought answer the following questions:

1. The profile of the respondents may vary in terms of;

a. Age

b. Sex

c. Program

2. What are the factors that influenced the respondents to enroll in maritime

program along the following terms;

a. Parental decision

b. Peer influence

c. High salary

d. Financial stability

e. International travel
           f. Relatives

          g. International Travel Opportunity

3.  What are the effects to the respondents in enrolling to the maritime course 

along the following terms;

a. Academic achievement

b. Laboratory skills development

c. Leadership trainings

d. Knowledge and Skill Laboratory Development

e. Community Engagement

Findings

Based on the data gathered and analyzed, the researchers came up with the

following findings:

1. Profile of the respondents

There were thirty (30) respondents subjected to the survey in this study. Fifteen

(15) respondents in BS Marine Transportation and Fifteen (15) in BS Marine

Engineering were selected. Table 1 showed the profile of the respondents in terms of

age, sex, and the two maritime program which is the BS in Marine Transportation and

Marine Engineering.

A. Age 

The result shows that the following are the age of respondents ranged from 18 to

21 years old with an average of nearly 20-21 years old (Table 1). Those who were at
the age of 18-19 comprised 30 percent, respectively, followed by those who were at the

age of 20-21 years old 70 percent.

B. Sex

The results show that in terms of the respondents composed of 30 maritime

students. 27 respondents answered “male” with a percentage of ninety (90) percent and

3 respondents answered “female” with ten (10) percent.

Findings imply that almost all of the respondents are male while only ten (10)

percent are female.

C. Program

The result showed that in terms of the Degree Program of the respondents who

took maritime education, 50 percent comprised Bachelor of Science in Marine

Transportation (BSMT) with a frequency of 15 while 50 percent Bachelor of Science in

Marine Engineering (BSMarE) students with a frequency of 15 also.

The findings implied half of the respondents are taking Bachelor of Science in

Marine Transportation and the other half are also taking Bachelor of Science in Marine

Engineering. 

2. The Factors that Influenced the Respondents to enroll in Maritime Program.

A. Parental decision
 The result showed that in terms of Parental decision ““It is my personal choice”

ranked first with the highest weighted mean of 2.87 while the sub variable (a) “My family

wants me to take this course” ranked second with a weighted mean of 2.67.

The finding implies that most of the respondents answered that they choose the

maritime program as their personal choice and it shows that parents' decision is also

part of their choosing career decision.

B. Peer Influence 

The result showed that in terms of Peer Influence “my friend’s dream is also my

dream” which has a weighted mean of 1.77 and ranked first but having moderately

agree as the adjectival rating while the sub variable “My friend is my inspiration to take

this course” ranked second with has a weighted mean of 1.7 with an adjectival rating of

Moderately Agree.

The findings implied that there are a few of them that were influenced by their

peers in choosing their program.

C. High Salary

The result showed that in terms of the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms of “High Salary “ the sub variable (a) “this course offers

financial stability in the future” ranked first which has a weighted mean of 3.17 and

interpreted as Agree.

The findings imply that the factors influencing maritime students in choosing their

course in terms of “High Salary” that most of the students agree.

 D. Financial Stability

The result showed that in terms of the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms of “financial stability“ that the sub variable (a) “I choose

this course because of the scholarship grants” ranked first which has a weighted mean

of 2.27 and interpreted as Moderately Agree. 

The findings implies that the factors influencing maritime students in choosing

their course in terms “financial stability” that most of the students are Moderately agree

and that a lot of students are supported by their parents in view of the difficulty of

availing scholarships due to many documentary and other pertinent requirements

E. International Travel 

The result showed that in terms of the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms of “International Travel'', most of the respondents

strongly agreed to experience travelling which ranked first to the result and got a

weighted mean of 3.53.

This finding implies that the students agreed that the maritime profession will

take them for employment abroad and it is their top priority. 

F. Relatives

The result showed that in terms of the factors influencing maritime students in

choosing their course in terms of “Relatives“ that the respondents agreed that the sub

variable “no one of my relatives influence me to take this course, it’s my own choice”

ranked first and got a weighted mean of 2.7.

    The findings implies that most of the respondents take this program as their personal

preferences or choice.

G. International Travel Opportunity

The result showed that the factors influencing maritime students in choosing their

course in terms of “International Travel Opportunity” to meet different people and get a

chance to explore places around the world got the highest weighted mean of 3.43 with

an adjectival rating of Agree.

3. What are the effects to the respondents in enrolling maritime program.

A. Academic achievement

  The result showed that the effect to the respondents in enrolling maritime

program in terms of “Academic Achievement” the sub variable (c) “Gained more

knowledge about the course” ranked first and has the highest weighted mean of 3.3 with

an adjectival rating of Agree. 

B. Laboratory skills development

The result shows that the effects to the respondents in enrolling maritime

program in terms of “laboratory skills development“ the sub variable “students able to

learn the use of tools relating to their course and “students are able to manage the

capability to take advantage of advance concepts and tools” both ranked first and got a

weighted mean of 3.0 with an adjectival rating of Agree.

 C. Leadership Trainings

The data reveals the factors influencing maritime students in choosing their

course in terms of “Leadership trainings“ got a general weighted mean of 2.92 with an

adjectival rating of Agree. The sub variable (a) “Students are able to supervise and

control groups.” which has a weighted mean of 2.73 is also interpreted as Agree. The

sub variable (b) “Students able to display obedience to the rules and regulations” has a

weighted mean of 2.97 with an adjectival rating of Agree. The last is “Students able to

perform a good leadership and discipline” got a weighted mean of 3.07 with an

adjectival rating of Agree.

D. Knowledge and laboratory skills development

The result shows that the effects to the respondents in enrolling maritime

program in terms of “Knowledge and laboratory skills development it Improves their

capabilities and skills inside/during laboratory activities” got the highest weighted mean

of 3.03 with an adjectival rating of Agree.

E. Community engagement

The result shows that the effects to the respondents in enrolling maritime

program in terms of “Community Engagement“ maritime students able to learn how to

be more responsible in decision making and got a highest weighted mean of 3.03  with 

an adjectival rating of Agree.

Conclusion
 Based on the findings of the study, the researchers made the following

interferences; 

1. The profile of the respondents in terms of age, sex and program are varied.

2. There are factors that influenced the students to enroll in maritime program

along the following terms of parental decision, peer influence, high salary,

financial stability, international travel, relatives and international travel

opportunity. 

3. There are effects to the respondents in enrolling to the maritime course in

terms of academic achievement, laboratory skills development, leadership

trainings, knowledge and skill laboratory development, and community

engagement.

Recommendation
Based on the findings, and conclusions drawn the following recommendations

are forwarded; 

1. A career guidance should be developed, aiming that the student’s awareness

of their skills, strengths and personality in terms of choosing their career path. 

2. The career guidance or a guidance counselor should guide the students

towards an orientation on choosing and pursuing their dreamed careers.

 3. A seminar and trainings should be developed so that the students may know

about choosing careers, the skills and the strengths that they needed to pursue

their chosen career paths. 

4. The institution should also support the needs of the students and must provide

them a good quality facility in conducting laboratories for enhancing and

developing their skills that is involved to the students chosen careers.

Areas for Further Studies

1. Behavioral, Environmental and Personal Factors that Influence the Preference of

Maritime Students

2. The influences of the course of the student in maritime program

3. Maritime student that influenced by people in choosing maritime program

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

LETTER OF REQUEST TO THE RESPONDENTS

Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City (Albay) Inc.
 Rawis, Legazpi City

Ms. Chona Lee Torres

ORES Researcher

Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City (Albay) Inc.

Legaspi City

Dear Ma’am:

We are 3rd year students of Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of

Legaspi City (Albay) Inc. presently enrolled at Bachelor of Science in Maritime
Transportation. And as one of the requirements for the said program, we are
currently conducting a research study entitled “Factors that Influence the Course
Preference of Students Towards the Maritime Program”. 
In connection, we would like to request a list of 2nd year BSMT and MarE
students from section 2A1-2A3 who are currently enrolled in Marine’s Polytechnic
Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City (Albay) Inc.

Thank you and hoping for your favorable response. God bless.

Respectfully yours,
IVAN MARK GULMATICO

Noted By:

ELNORA A. BROCALES Ed. D / THESIS ADVISER

APPENDIX B

LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS

Dear Participants,

    Greetings!
 We are pleased to include you as a participant of our study on Factors that

Influence the Course Preference of Students Towards the Maritime Program. We

would like to request you to answer honestly this questionnaire for us to collect relevant

data that will answer the research questions of this study. We assure utmost

confidentiality of the data you would provide. 

    

Thank you! 

APPENDIX C

Factors that Influence the Course Preference of Students Towards the Maritime

Program.

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (Optional): ___________________________

Direction: Kindly check your desired answer in the space provided.

1. The profile of the respondents may vary in terms of;

A. Age

[  ]   18 – 19

[  ]    20 – 21
 [  ]    Other (specify): ____________

B. Sex

[  ]   Male

[  ]   Female

C. Program

[  ]   BS Marine Transportation

[  ]   BS Marine Engineering

Direction: Kindly check your desired answer in the space provided. Using the scale

below.

2. What are the factors that influenced the respondents to enroll in maritime

program along the following: 

 1 2 3 4

A. Parental decision

a. My family wants me to take this course [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. My parents profession is like this course [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. It is my personal choice [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

B. Peer Influence

a. My friend's dream is also my dream [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. My friend is my inspiration to take this 

    course [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. My friend pushes me to choose this 

   course [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

C. High Salary

a. This course offers a financial stability

   in the future [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. I chose this course because it is one 

  of the high paying careers [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. I consider this course because of the

      earnings that i could get in the future [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

D. Financial Stability

a. I choose this course because of the 

   scholarship grants [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. I take the opportunity to choose this 

course because my family can afford it [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. I took part time jobs to help my parents

 in paying my tuition fees [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

E. International Travel

a. It is a great opportunity to learn every

   languages, culture and traditions in 

   different countries [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. I want to visit every places or country 

   and explore [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]
 c. I want to experience travelling 

   across the world [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

F. Relatives

a. My uncle encourage me to choose [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

   this course

b. My cousin is the one who inspires [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

   me to choose this course

c. No one of my relatives influence [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

  me to take this course, it's my own 

  decision

G. International travel opportunity

a. More job opportunities will open up [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

  with has higher income

b. Learn new things/ environment [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. Meet different people  and get a [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

  chance to explore places around 

  the world

Direction: Kindly check your desired answer in the space provided. Using the scale

below.
3. What are the effects to the respondents in enrolling to the maritime course along

the following:

 1 2 3 4

A. Academic achievement

a. This course has help me to improve my

   academic performance in school [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. This course helps me to develop better

  concentration on lessons [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. Gained more knowledge about the 

  course [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

B. Laboratory skills development

a. Students able to practice observation 

   skills and lab techniques [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. Students able to learn the use of tools

    relating to their course [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. Students are able to manage the 

   capability to take advantage of [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

   advance concepts and tools 

C. Leadership trainings

a. Students are able to supervise and 

  control groups [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. Students able to display obedience to 

  the rules and regulations [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

 c. Students able to perform a good 

leadership and discipline [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

D.  Knowledge and laboratory skills development

a. Students learn about various aspects [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

  of the maritime industry during their 

  laboratory

b. Improve students performances inside [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

   the laboratory

c. Improve their capabilities and skills [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

  inside/during laboratory activities

E.   Community engagement

a. Students able to work activities in a

   more supportive way [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

b. Students able to develop leadership 

Skills [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

c. Students able learn how to be more 

  responsible in decision making [  ] [  ] [  ] [  ]

 APPENDIX D
VALIDATED QUESTIONNAIRE
   

APPENDIX E

DOCUMENTATION
CURRICULUM VITAE
 IVAN MARK M. GULMATICO
Brgy. Nursery St. P. 5 Masbate City
0970 634 5107
[email protected]

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of Birth : September 15, 2000

Age : 21

Sex : Male

Civil Status : Single

Height : 5’7

Weight : 80 kg

Citizenship : Filipino

Religion : Roman Catholic

Educational Background

Tertiary : Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation

Legazpi City, Albay

Secondary : Masbate National Comprehensive High School

Masbate City

Primary : Jose Zurbito Sr. Elementary School

Masbate City

Seminars and Training Workshop

 Seminar Workshop “Environmental Issue and Concern” 2019

Theme “A vision for a Secure and Sustainable World for All”
Audio Visual Room,MPCF Main
Rawis, Legazpi City
November 5 & 6, 2019
 Youth Team Building 2019
Theme “Nursery Youth Adventure Camp”
Bugsayon Marine Sanctuary
Brgy. B. Titong, Masbate City
May 3, 4, 5, 2019

CURRICULUM VITAE
 ZYRON A. LAURINARIA
Brgy. Poblacion, Castilla, Sorsogon
0966 651 5236
zlaurinaria@[email protected]

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of Birth : July 14, 2000

Age : 21 years old

Sex : Male

Civil Status : Single 

Height : 5’7 

Weight : 64 kg

Citizenship : Filipino

Religion : Roman Catholic

Educational Background

      : Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of  Legazpi (Albay) Inc

Secondary : St. Louise De Marillac College of Sorsogon

Primary : Castilla East Central School

Seminars and Training Workshop

 Seminar Workshop “Environmental Issue and Concern” 2019

Theme “A vision for a Secure and Sustainable World for All”
Audio Visual Room,MPCF Main
Rawis, Legazpi City
November 5 & 6, 2019
 CURRICULUM VITAE

BALLESTER, RUDY D.
Brgy. San Francisco, Malilipot, Albay
0951 703 8164
[email protected]

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of Birth : June 21, 200O

Age : 21

Sex : Male

Civil Status : Single

Height : 5'4

Weight : 62 kg

Citizenship : Filipino

Religion : Born Again Christian

Educational Background

Tertiary : Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation

Secondary : University of Northeastern Philippines

Primary : Masoli Elementary School

Seminars and Training Workshop

 Basic Traning (BT)

 Seminar Workshop “Environmental Issue and Concern” 2019

Theme “A vision for a Secure and Sustainable World for All”
Audio Visual Room,MPCF Main
Rawis, Legazpi City
November 5 & 6, 2019
 CURRICULUM VITAE

JOHN NICKOL F. LERIT

Brgy. Nursery St. Masbate City 
0932 674 5237
[email protected]

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of Birth : April 11, 2001

Age : 20

Sex : Male

Civil Status : Single

Height : 5’4

Weight : 54

Citizenship : Filipino

Religion : Roman Catholic

Educational Background

Tertiary : Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation

Legazpi City, Albay
 Secondary : Masbate National Comprehensive High School
Masbate City

Primary : Jose Zurbito Sr. Elementary School

Masbate City

Seminars and Training Workshop

 Seminar Workshop “Environmental Issue and Concern” 2019

Theme “A vision for a Secure and Sustainable World for All”
Audio Visual Room,MPCF Main
Rawis, Legazpi City
November 5 & 6, 2019