CHALLENGES AND ADJUSTMENTS OF BACHELOR OF

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN
FLEXIBLE LEARNING

A Research Proposal
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Teacher Education
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Siniloan, Laguna

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education
Major in Home Economics

MARY ANNE DELA TORRE SANDOC

JULY 2022
 LSPU VISION

LSPU is a center of technology innovation that promotes interdisciplinary

learning, sustainable utilization of resources, collaboration, and partnership
with the community and stakeholders.

LSPU MISSION

LSPU, driven by progressive leadership, is a premier institution providing

technology-mediated agriculture, fisheries and other related and emerging
disciplines significantly contributing to the growth and development of the
region and nation.

QUALITY POLICY

LSPU delivers quality education through responsive instruction, distinctive

research, sustainable extension and production service. Thus, we are
committed with continual improvement to meet applicable requirements to
provide quality, efficient and effective services to the university stakeholder's
highest level of satisfaction through an excellent management system imbued
with utmost integrity, professionalism and innovation.

GOALS OF TEACHER EDUCATION (CMO No.30, s. 2004)

The College of Teacher Education commits itself to produce highly skilled,

academically excellent, and morally upright teachers who will build a pool of
disciplined and responsible citizenry.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The Teacher Education Program aims to:

1. Develop the individual’s full potential in the performance of tasks in the
major fields of specialization.
2. Equip teacher educators with advanced professional competencies
appropriate for responsive and effective teaching-learning process
towards global competitiveness.
3. Produce dynamic teachers who are employable and competent leaders in
local and international institutions.

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 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. Ensure graduate’s success in qualifying professional examinations
through relevant instructions and responsive training program.
2. Develop students’ leadership potential and management skills.
Develop responsible individuals whose ideals and aspirations will preserve, enrich
and perpetuate the authentic Filipino life, traditions and culture.
Develop self-discipline, responsible and valued professionals with high regard for
continuous professional development.
Develop improve and disseminate educational innovations for the advancement of
community life.
Apply technologies in mass production of income generating products and services
that are beneficial in transforming lives of people in the communities.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This study will not be possible without the presence of the following people

who guided the author in reaching the success of this study.

Dr. Mario R. Briones, University President for his hard work and

commitment to producing quality graduates;

Dr. Elaine Rose G. Nachon, Associate Dean of the College of Teacher

Education for the approval and guidance with this research study;

Asst. Prof. Gelzen R. Jamolin, research adviser, for sharing her

expertise, knowledge, and valuable guidance, as well as her unending

assistance, support, and supervision of this study, particularly in checking,

editing, and revising the manuscript’s content;

Dr. Rainer R. Fiscal, technical editor, for his assistance, patience, and

time in checking the technical aspects of the manuscript, especially with the

development of the guide questions;

Asst. Prof. Sandy Jessie Lynn B. Leobrera, language critic, for her

patience and perseverance to revise the grammar of this study;

Asst. Prof. Lourdes A. Joson, subject specialist, for sharing her

knowledge and helpful suggestions for the improvement of the study;

Participants of this study, for their cooperation and willingness to provide

information in order to state the factual information based on real-life situations

Grateful acknowledgment is also given most especially to her beloved

family, who served as her inspiration and who have been truly supportive, her

Papa Joel, Mama Elena, and her sister Ate Michelle, who helped and

supported her financially, morally and spiritually in the conduct of survey as well
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as who served as her inspiration and motivation to finish the study and to all the

people who were there while she was doing the study;

Tita Rina and Kuya Rome, thank you for their generous support, the

researcher felt that she is one step closer to achieving her goals. Their support is

very meaningful not only financially, but emotionally as well, as it has

strengthened her confidence;

Her friends, Shirlyn, Ate Rose, Mary Rose, and Xyra Lee, for their

untiring assistance and support;

Her classmates, Ate Mean, Mikay, Anj, Cindy, and Alliah, for their

worthy understanding and support;

Above all, to Almighty God, Above all, the HEAVENLY FATHER,

mankind’s ultimate source of wisdom, strength and security. His overflowing

favor and love is one of the greatest things that the researcher will be forever

grateful for.

The Researcher

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 DEDICATION

This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to;

Above all to Our Almighty God;

To my loving and supportive parents, Papa

Joel and Mama Elena Copones And also to

my sibling Ate Michelle who served as the

most stable guide and inspiration

that lighten up her way in turning

this endeavor into reality.

To my friends, educators, and classmate

And to all person who contributed

their precious time in making this study successful.

Micaela

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 ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine the journey and experiences of

young parents. Case study design was utilized in the study to gain perspectives

and insights that can result in thorough comprehension of the factors, topics, and

difficulties. Purposive sampling technique was used to determine the participants

of the study comprising five (5) young parents, selected areas/barangays in the

town of Santa Maria, Laguna only. The Braun and Clarke thematic analysis

framework was used in this research. It was used because qualitative data in this

reflexive thematic analysis framework answer narrow or broad questions of a

given situations or phenomena.

The study found that living with parents and living independently, young

parent respondents regardless of their age have the same perception of

parenthood as a very important responsibility in life. With regard to the perception

of parenthood, respondents in both cases of the respondents being living with

their parents and living independently are unanimously in agreement that

parenthood is a responsibility; a lifetime obligation involving raising children to be

morally upright. As results from this study, parenting for the first time is not an

easy journey in a new chapter of a young parent’s life. Life, career, and even

personalities are affected tremendously. The experiences of being young parents

are challenging yet the fulfillment and happiness that the child brings eases the

hardships. Further research must be done to expand the data and information

gathered from this study, thus expanding the knowledge base that can be used

to educate the target population.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE i
VMGO ii
APPROVAL SHEET iv
ACKNOWLEDGMENT v
DEDICATION vii
ABSTRACT viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ix

Chapter
1 INTRODUCTION 1
Statement of the Problem 7
Purpose of the Study 8
Theoretical Framework 8
Research Question 10
Significance of the Study 11
Scope and Limitation 11

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 13

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Approach and Rationale 17

Research Setting 18
Sample and Sampling Procedure 19
Data Collection Methods and Procedure 20
Ethical Considerations 21

4 RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Findings 23
Discussion 23
Analysis 25

5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings 49
Conclusion 52
Recommendations 53

BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES

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 A. Questionnaire
B. Certificate of Content Validation

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