TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE

BACHELOR AND TECHNOLOGY LIVELIHOOD

EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE TARLAC
AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY,
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Name (Optional): ____________________________ Course/Year: ________

Directions: Please answer the following questions by simply choosing from the choices
in each item corresponding to your choice. Read each question carefully before
answering each item. One item per question. Do not leave any items unanswered.

I. Profile of the BTLEd Students

a. Age:
_____ 17-20 years old _____ 26-30 years
_____ 21-25 years old _____ 31 years old and above

b. Gender:
_____ Male _____ Female

c. Mother’s Educational Attainment

_____ Doctorate Degree _____ Master’s Degree
_____ College Graduate _____ College Level
_____ High School Graduate _____ High School Level
_____ Elementary Graduate _____ Elementary Level

d. Father’s Educational Attain

_____ Doctorate Degree _____ Master’s Degree
_____ College Graduate _____ College Level
_____ High School Graduate _____ High School Level
_____ Elementary Graduate _____ Elementary Level

e. Monthly Income of the Family

_____ 300,000 above _____ 20,000 to 50,000
_____ 200,000 to 300,000 _____ 5,000 to 10,000
_____ 100,000 to 200,000 _____ 5,000 below
_____ 50,000 to 100,000

f. What is the occupation of your parents?

Father: ____________________
Mother: ___________________

g. Number of Sibling/s:
_____ 1 _____ 3 and above
_____ 2

h. Are parents/guardians working to support family expenses?

_____ Yes
_____ No
_____ Others (please specify)

i. Do you work to support your own school and personal needs?

_____ Yes, I work a full-time job
_____ Yes, I work a part-time job/freelance jobs
_____ No, my parents/guardians/family relatives/others support my needs
_____ Other (please specify)

j. Is anyone in your family members, such as siblings or kids dependent on you?

_____ Yes
_____ No
_____ Other (please specify)

k. How does your family's economic situation affect your studies?

_____ It greatly affects my studies
_____ It affects my studies, but not in a huge way
_____ It doesn't have any effect in my studies
_____ I find it hard to concentrate/focus on my studies as I also need to provide and support
family/personal needs
_____ It’s hard to keep up with the demands of my studies especially in online learning
_____ I don't know if it impacts my studies
_____It doesn't bother me at all
_____ Other (please specify)

II. Direction: Kindly assess the following technical skills based on your own
perception of your abilities by choosing from the choices in each item that corresponds
to your choice.

Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Computer Troubleshooting
2. Video Production
3. Photo Editing
4. Dress Making
5. Handicraft
6. Food Processing
7. Poultry Production
8. Crop Production
9. Aqua-Culture

a. How do you describe your skills in terms of the following? Choose all that applies.

Computer Troubleshooting
_____ I am knowledgeable of computer programs; thus, I am an expert in complicated
troubleshooting.
_____ I can create Java Scripts and Programs.
_____ I can fix simple bugs only.
_____ I cannot fix any computer problems if there's no help from someone.
_____ I get scared when my computer is not functioning as I don't know basic computer
troubleshooting.

Video Production
_____ I can easily record video using any type of recordings tools/gadgets/equipment.
_____ I have a lot of experiences in video editing.
_____ I can produce good quality videos.
_____ I have difficulty operating video editing applications.
_____ I cannot record or edit videos at all.
Photo Editing
_____ I am expert in using some photo editing apps like Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo,
Pixlr X / Pixlr E, PaintiShop Pro, etc.
_____ I like experimenting different effects to produce a good photo.
_____ I have some knowledge in photo editing; thus, I can produce high quality photos.
_____ It takes me time to edit photos as I am not very good at it.
_____ I cannot edit pictures using computers, I can do phone editing only.

Dress Making
_____ I can operate a sewing machine.
_____ I can make a good dress with a good pattern.
_____ It's easy for me to draw a design or pattern for any type of clothing.
_____ I can sew basic types of stitching only.
_____ I have a hard time making patterns and I am not good at sewing even basic stitching.

Handicraft
_____ I am knowledgeable of the basic principles and knowledge in creating handicrafts.
_____ I can create handicrafts with my skills even without being trained on how to make
certain items.
_____ I am creative enough to produce handicraft items that can be sold in the market.
_____ I am not that good at making handicraft items, but if taught and trained, I can possibly
make it.
_____ I am not knowledgeable of handicrafts, nor can I make any item using my hands even
if I am taught or trained.

Food Processing
_____ I can produce my very own processed food.
_____ I have to watch others cook before I can make my own processed food.
_____ I know the some basic cooking, cleaning, packing, segregating, sorting, preparing, and
presenting a menu in food processing.
_____ I always have difficulty adding ingredients in correct proportions to make a good
processed food.
_____ I am not good at cooking. I need help before I can cook or produce processed foods.

Poultry Production
_____ I can raise poultry animals and they grow well, thus they can be sold for business
purposes
_____ I am knowledgeable of poultry production; I know how to effectively select a breed,
and I understand the nutritional value of different feed ingredients.
_____ I am not so familiar with poultry-related terms, thus I cannot effectively raise chickens
or other poultry animals
_____ I am able to select and discard eggs that are not suitable for human consumption.
_____ I am not familiar with how eggs are harvested.

Crop Production
_____ I am knowledgeable of the quality of seeds which are good for crop production.
_____ I can monitor and grow crops which are good for production and business purposes.
_____ I know how to plan for successive crops for market.
_____ I know how to properly handle harvested vegetables in preparing the crops for sale.
_____ I am not knowledgeable of crop production; thus, I cannot really grow a plant or any
type of crop.

Aqua-Culture
_____ I am knowledgeable of the different types of water which are good for aqua-culture.
_____ I am knowledgeable about the different water species which are good for aqua-culture.
_____ I know to plan for successive aqua-products for market.
_____ I know how to properly handle harvested fishes in preparation to the marker for sale.
_____ I am not knowledgeable and familiar of aqua-culture; thus, I don’t know how to grow
a fish or any type of aqua organisms.

III. Direction: Kindly assess your academic performance based on your own
perception of your abilities by choosing from the choices in each item that corresponds
to your choice.
Computer Troubleshooting Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor
1. Knowledgeable in different
computer programs.
2. Troubleshoot simple computer
problems.
3. Troubleshoot complex computer
problems.
4. Utilize different troubleshooting
techniques.
5. Analyze and interpret computer
codes and commands.
6. Troubleshoot the computer
independently without assistance.
7. Identify hazards and risks
8. Control hazards and risks
9. Analyze signs, symbols and data.
10. Perform basic preventive
maintenance.

Video Production Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify different video
production software.
2. Knowledgeable about the
different formats of video.
3. Analyze and interpret different
video production codes and
commands.
4. Utilize different video production
techniques.
5. Utilize different video production
equipment, gadgets and tools.
6. Identify hazards and risks.
7. Control hazards and risks.
8. Analyze signs, symbols and data.
9. Interpret technical drawings and
video production plans.

Photo Editing Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify the different photo
editing software.
2. Utilize the different tools and
software used in photo editing.
3. Analyze and interpret the different
photo editing codes and commands.
4. Utilize different photo editing
techniques.
5. Knowledgeable about the
different formats in photo editing.
6. Analyze signs, symbols and data.
7.Interpret technical drawings and
photo editing plans.
8. Identify hazards and risks.
9. Control hazards and risks.

Dress Making Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify the different dress
making tools, instruments and
equipment
2. Utilize the different tools,
instruments and equipment in dress
making.
3. Select and use different measuring
instruments.
4. Utilize different dress making
techniques.
5. Clean and store dress making
tools, equipment and instruments.
6. Apply free hand sewing.
7. Carry out measurements and
calculations.
8. Identify hazards and risks.
9. Control hazards and risks.
10. Maintain occupational health
and safety awareness.

Handicraft Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify the different handicraft
tools, instruments and equipment
2. Identify the different types and
kinds or handicraft.
2. Utilize the different tools,
instruments and equipment in
handicraft.
3. Select and use different measuring
instruments.
4. Utilize different handicraft
techniques.
5. Clean and store handicraft tools,
equipment and instruments.
6. Carry out measurements and
calculations.
7. Identify hazards and risks.
8. Control hazards and risks.
9. Maintain occupational health and
safety awareness.

Food Processing Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify the different food
processing tools and equipment.
2. Utilize the different tools and
equipment in food processing.
3. Maintain kitchen tools, equipment
and working area.
4. Utilize different food processing
techniques.
5. Carry out measurements and
calculations.
6. Calculate cost of production.
7. Read and interpret kitchen and
food processing plans.
8.Calculate cost of production.
9. Identify hazards and risks.
10. Control hazards and risks.
11. Maintain occupational health
and safety awareness.

Poultry Production Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify different types of poultry
animals.
2. Identify the different poultry
production tools and equipment.
3. Utilize the different tools and
equipment in poultry production.
4. Maintain tools, equipment and the
environment.
5. Utilize different poultry
production techniques.
6. Carry out measurements and
calculations.
7. Calculate cost of production.
8. Read and interpret poultry plans.
9.Calculate cost of production.
10. Identify hazards and risks.
11. Control hazards and risks.
12. Maintain occupational health
and safety awareness.

Crop Production Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify different types of crops.
2. Identify the different pesticides
and insecticides used in crop
production.
3. Identify the different crop
production tools and equipment.
4. Utilize the different tools and
equipment in crop production.
5. Identify seasons of crop
production.
6. Maintain tools, equipment and the
environment.
7. Utilize different crop production
techniques.
8. Carry out measurements and
calculations.
9. Calculate cost of production.
10. Read and interpret crop
production plans.
11.Calculate cost of production.
12. Identify hazards and risks.
13. Control hazards and risks.
14. Maintain occupational health
and safety awareness.

Aqua-Culture Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor

1. Identify different bodies of water.
2. Identify the different types of
water organisms.
3. Identify the different aqua-culture
tools and equipment.
4. Utilize the different tools and
equipment in aqua-culture.
5. Maintain tools, equipment and the
environment.
6. Utilize different aqua-culture
techniques.
7. Carry out measurements and
calculations.
8. Calculate cost of production.
9. Read and interpret crop
production plans.
10.Calculate cost of production.
11. Identify hazards and risks.
12. Control hazards and risks.
13. Maintain occupational health
and safety awareness.

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