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First and foremost, the researcher would like to express their full and sincere gratitude
to the Almighty Father, His love and guidance helped them face the obstacles
throughout the essay to complete the research. Without the Almighty Father, this
Also, the researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude to their loved ones or
their parents for being their inspiration. Their moral, financial support, and love inspired
them to do the essay. To their friends, who helped them by answering confusing
questions about the research and helping them understand some parts of it better. To
their group mates, who help them when they are struggling with things. The researchers
would also like to thank their classmates for their support which also helped in their
successful completion of the research. Moreover, this research would not be successful
without the help of the teacher and the school. They offer their sincere thanks to the
advisers of this practical research, Ms. Cheza Gwyn Sinina and Mr. Jay Adrian D.
Santos, who corrected the grammatical errors of the research and answered all the
This work is the result of many, challenging sacrifices. This work is sincere and proud of
the individuals who serve as an inspiration thanks to the efforts of the researchers. In
order to support and meet their needs in this study, the researchers designated their
family members, Ms. Cheza Gwyn Sinina, classmates, and friends who come to them
for help when they are in trouble. Above all, we thank our Lord God, who abundantly
PAGES
Title Page i
Aproval sheet ii
Acknowledgement iii
Dedication iv
Table of contents v
INTRODUCTION
Rationale 1
Theoretical Background 2
Hypothesis 16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design 18
Research Environment 19
Research Procedure 19
Definition of terms 20
CHAPTER I
Rationale
undergraduate years that prepares students for entry into medical school after they
graduate. Being a pre-med student is important if you want to become a doctor. This is
a course that prepares students for medical school, which is the next step on the path to
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the total number of physicians and surgeons is
expected to increase by 3% between 2021 and 2031, which is below the average for all
STEM HEALTH in pre-med courses will be determined through this study. As such,
Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, and Introduction to Health Professions are all
covered in the senior high school STEM HEALTH strand. These topics serve as
foundations for success in all medical and paramedical courses (PHINMA, 2021).
support their success with identity-based interventions and address the persistence and
sustainability problems in STEM HEALTH fields more generally (Dou et.al, 2021). In
order to promote their success and address the problems of the health professions in
enrollment in Pre Medicine, it has several advantages in the state of affairs. The results
of this study help researchers understand how STEM HEALTH is related to taking a Pre
Medicine course. Students have to deal with different problems and variables, so the
researchers decided to study how it relates to students and to inform the public.
Theoretical Background
Senior high school (SHS), the relationship between skills and the chosen strand or
program will later predict a possible career path (Gonzales, 2014). As described by
Smith, Belcher and Juhrs (2015), the matching process involves identifying an
individual's strengths that make success in a job, weaknesses that may jeopardize
able to deal effectively with the modern world. Therefore, the curriculum should not be
presented as finished abstractions, but should include the child's preconceptions and
The researchers conducted a thorough and in-depth search before presenting the
relevant literature and studies in this chapter. In order to fully understand the research
to be done, it will also present the methodology, theoretical framework, and conceptual
framework. Finally, it defines the words for better understanding of the study.
Related Literature
In this review of study, it explores the different perspective of STEM students in their
intent to pursue relevant career. The alignment of this strand is the reason that these
students take up this curriculum in their upcoming program course. The primary reason
they pursue this strand is to align with their preferred course in college. Furthermore,
careers. According to the research, senior high schools offer a variety of activities
during career week. These activities may include exploring potential career paths in
career aptitude. STEM teachers should undergo retooling or pursue advanced studies
to increase students' interest in science. Senior high schools may hold career guidance
seminars for students to help them decide which strands to pursue. As a result, this will
cases have been gathered in which college students who graduated in the STEM strand
choose to enroll in a non- STEM field as their major when enrolling in college (Chen
&Weko,2009). Furthermore, the majority of students who entered college with the
comments are very concerning, given the high demand for STEM graduates. Without a
doubt, STEM has played a critical role in increasing the nation's productivity. The
prevalent view in Australia is that the workforce and economy require additional STEM
skills and knowledge to support the nation's productivity and prosperity and thus remain
competitive on a global scale (Siekmann & Korbel, 2016). Australia, the prevailing view
is that the workforce and economy require additional STEM skills and knowledge to
support the nation’s productivity and prosperity and thus remain competitive on the
international platform (Siekmann & Korbel, 2016). Relatively, a strong focus was also
given by the STEM-related industries in the United States just to alleviate the number of
STEM graduates are in short supply in the Philippines, and as a result, the country lacks
scientists (Anito, Morales & Palisoc, 2019). The Philippines has only 189 scientists per
million people, which is far below the UNESCO recommendation of 380. (Anito et al.,
2019). The low number of scientists in the country is largely due to the low number of
report, the completion rate across STEM areas is only 21.10% based on average 5-year
data until 2016-2017. Science, in particular, had a completion rate of 25.52%, followed
by mathematics (21.20%), information technology (19.56%), and engineering and
EduTECH (2016) validates this scenario by stating that the Philippines is experiencing
began implementing the senior high school under the K to 12 program in the 2016-2017
school year. The extra two years were intended to provide students with enough time,
knowledge, and skills for future employment. Four tracks were offered: Accountancy
Academic Strand (GAS), and of course the academic track where the STEM (Science
Patel (2017), there are five related categories regarding students' understanding and
utility facilitation. According to Trusty (2002), encouraging students to take the most
increases the likelihood of women choosing STEM majors. Villena (2017) stated that the
they finish the SHS, the career guidance program assisted them in deciding the best
career to be taken in the future. The described the perspectives and experiences of
Grade 12 STEM senior high school students in their career interest, motivation, and
aspiration concerning STEM. The role of the researchers is to attempt to access the
According to Rask (2010), the STEM program is very costly in terms of motivation and
future career potential. STEM education is one of DepEd's most popular senior high
school strands. With the K–12 curriculum, more students became more competitive,
constantly improving, and students are becoming more globally competitive. However,
many STEM students fail to complete their chosen careers due to a lack of scholarship
According to Song and Glick (2004), igniting students' interests in STEM careers may
Asian women, particularly Chinese and Filipino women, were more likely than White
women to pursue STEM degrees, owing to the influence of potential earnings. Better
STEM career activity occurs when subject teachers see job preparation as an integral
part of their professional role and have the necessary professional skills.
knowledge about STEM-based careers, students who prefer to pursue a STEM field
One participant stated, "There are only specific aspects of science that I like, specifically
biology." Another student stated, "Hindi po talaga ako mahilig sa chemistry, mga biology
lang po (I don't like chemistry, I prefer biology more)." This implies that nearly half of the
participants are more interested in Biology. They are more interested in human body
Three Grade 12 SHS indicated that they are interested in chemistry. One student said I
think I just want a specific field of science, for example, when we talk about the
experiment, it can catch my attention. This implies that only a subset of participants is
Three of the participants expressed an interest in general science. Two of them stated
that they have had an interest in general science since elementary school. One student
knowledge)." Others stated that they became interested in general science while still in
elementary school.
them chose physics over chemistry. According to one of the participants, "medyo
are interested in physics. They both stated that physics is their preferred subject over
chemistry.
Some students appear to be more interested in earth and space science. "Kasi sa solar
system mga ganun at saka mga parts ng body, interesting siyang pag aralan," one
participant said (I am interested when the topic is all about the solar system and other
celestial bodies). This implies that students are capable of paying attention during
STEM, according to five participants, covers a broader range of topics than other
strands. According to one of the participants, "sa STEM po kasi mas wide yung
knowledge kesa dun sa iba" (One can have a broader knowledge in STEM). This
means that some students enrolled in STEM in order to advance and broaden their
Two participants, on the other hand, have decided to pursue a career in medical allied
in the future. Doctor of medicine, nurse, medical technologist, and radiologist are all
The main reason students enrolled in the STEM strand was because it aligned with their
preferred college course. One of the participants stated that she chose the STEM strand
because she aspired to be a Radiology Technician in college. This means that your
preferred strand in senior high school must correspond to your desired course in
college.
The study determined senior high school students' perspectives on STEM disciplines as
their career path after graduation. In response to the first research question about their
Biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space sciences are some examples.
According to Laut, Bartolini, and Porfiri (2015), students who participated in the program
are more interested in pursuing STEM careers and have a better understanding of the
relationship. Lack of interest can result if the content taught is unrelated to daily life
(Akram, Ijaz, & Ikram, 2017). The second research question asked participants about
their reasons for enrolling in the STEM strand. The responses of the participants
revealed five themes. These themes include course alignment, interest in STEM
disciplines, peer influence, course quota issues, and personal choice. The majority of
them stated that they enrolled because STEM is related to their preferred college
their knowledge of STEM careers (Compeau, 2016; Nugent et al., 2015; Zhang &
Barnett, 2015). One significant reason mentioned in the study was peer influence.
Because schools limit the number of students who can enroll in various programs or
have a quota course policy, not all students can enroll in their preferred course. Quota
students in STEM disciplines frequently reported failing their core math and science
courses during their first year and having difficulty with others as they matriculated.
Students also faced financial difficulties, as well as a lack of family support and cultural
capital. While the university has implemented various financial supports to meet the
needs of quota students, they lack structured academic supports such as bridge
consider how students can be actively engaged in creating their own education,
because increasing students' interest in science alone may not result in more students
choosing science. In this way, we can assist them in making personal sense
(Holmegaard, 2015). Some students intend to pursue courses unrelated to STEM, such
as psychology and accounting. About half of adults (52%) believe that the main reason
young people do not pursue STEM degrees is that they believe these subjects are too
Only a select few would pursue careers in medicine and allied fields, mathematics,
information technology, and science education. Human resources are the only way to
improve health care as a whole. Nursing and allied health services are nurtured and
Yeravadekar, Shrivastava & Kulkarni, 2013). Employers value skills and capabilities
University (2019).
According to Biliran (2018), one should not compare one strand to another because no
strand is superior to the others, and one should not dismiss a particular strand simply
because it appears easy. Learners in each strand face different challenges, and they all
STEM, as well as their chances of success that the students will pursue careers in
STEM (Kitchen, Sonnert, & Sadler, 2018). Teachers and peers can also influence why
students pursue STEM careers. The following are some examples of people who act as
teachers (Margot & Kettler, 2019). (Margot & Kettler, 2019). Adolescents are much
more influenced by their peers when it comes to making decisions than adults
(Steinberg & Monahan, 2007). According to the findings of this study, the vast majority
of those who enrolled in STEM courses intend to pursue a STEM-related career in the
future. They enroll in the program because they see it as a preparation for the course
they will take at the university tertiary education. Personal goals and family influences
students' decision to pursue a STEM career. As a result, the school administration may
also conduct orientation about STEM and its demands to various industries, as well as
how STEM professionals can contribute to the growing economy of the country. The
career preparation. Teachers will be trained in career coaching in this manner to assist
students in preparing a career that is appropriate to their interests and skills. Because
personal aspiration and family are the most powerful influences on students' decision to
pursue a STEM career, it is suggested that personal development programs and family
In this study, the goal of the researchers is to answer questions about the importance of
the STEM HEALTH strand in the future of students who intend to study in various fields
of medicine.
Specifically, this study aims to answer the following questions according to:
1. How important is taking the STEM HEALTH strand before Pre-med in terms
of:
Ha: There is a significant relevance of the STEM HEALTH stran in enrolling to a Pre –
Medicine course in college.
Ho: There is no significant relevance of the STEM HEALTH stran in enrolling to a Pre –
Medicine course in College.
This research study aims to examine “Importance of STEM HEALTH Strand in Pre
Medicine course enrollment in College.” Conducting the study will benefit the following:
Students – This study will provide a clear insight of understanding to the students so
that they have knowledge of the pre-medicine courses they want to take in college. With
this, they will have no difficulty in choosing the course they want to take.
Teacher- This study will be used by the teacher as a teaching tool for their students.
Future Researchers – They can use this as their basis for conducting future research.
It can also serve as reference material for another study.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This study is pa This study is part of a larger investigation into young people's STEM
identity development across formal and informal learning environments. The procedures
that the researchers employed to carry out the study are included in this part of the
research. The study's techniques and processes are summarized here, along with
Research Design
This study uses a a qualitative research design, more specifically a case study
method. This research will allow researchers to conduct a study to determine the
importance of the STEM Health Strand in college Pre-Medicine course enrollment. The
researchers gather different information from the respondents and thoroughly conduct
the study.
The respondents to this research are students from Southwestern University PHINMA
Senior High School. Questions will be placed on survey forms for them to answer. The
respondents from each section are less than twenty so that we can fully determine
which Pre-Medicine course students usually choose, taking responses from the
samples will happen within a week. Data aggregation will take place once all data have
been collected and all respondents have filled out the provided forms. After conducting
this and gathering all the data from the respondents, the researchers can determine
which Pre-Medicine course is most often chosen by Grade 11 STEM HEALTH from
The research will take place at Southwestern University PHINMA in Villa Aznar, Urgello
Street, Cebu City. Two pharmacists founded and opened the institution in the summer
society, Southwestern University PHINMA upholds and accomplishes its mission. The
study will focus on the grade 11 STEM HEALTH students enrolled in the school, as well
Research Instrument
According to the study, the equipment used for this study consisted of laptop
records including data about the respondents' personal situation. The first part of the
questionnaire asked for the respondent's demographic data, which included age,
gender, grade level, and strand. The second part of the study explores how the STEM
the purpose of the study. The responses are gathered and carefully evaluated.
Research Subject
In this study, at least two respondents were chosen from each of the five clusters in the
grade 11 STEM HEALTH strand. The respondents are selected based on appropriate
sampling techniques.
Research Procedure
Data were acquired by the researcher using survey questionnaires. This section will be
based on the researchers' data, which will demonstrate the value of the STEM HEALTH
strand in choosing to enroll in a college pre-med course. A content expert will validate
research adviser and approved by the principal, dean, coordinators, and instructors.
Planned availability and a quiet place help interviewees concentrate during the actual
University PHINMA. The researchers used interviews and online surveys to achieve the
needed consistency due to the vast range of respondents. The questions are developed
by the researcher. Interviews and online surveys are used to provide the answers to
conducted an in-person survey with 50% of the desired respondents and an online
survey with the remaining 50%. Keeping social distance is also crucial when performing
the face-to-face survey. The researcher will present respondents with a Google form to
complete in order for them to participate in the online survey that will be done by the
researcher.
After the letter was verified, the researchers distributed the questionnaire to the
predetermined respondents along with an informed permission form that explained the
terms and circumstances of taking the survey. After the respondents had finished
answering the questions, the researchers then redeemed the questionnaire. The
information was compiled, assessed, and scrutinized by the researchers, who also
DEFINITION OF TERMS
The following terminologies are defined to have a better understanding of the study:
1. STEM – This is one of the academic strands in the Senior High School hikom
word.
3. Pre-Medicine – is the term people use to indicate that they want to go to Med
School and are taking the classes they need to get there.
2. Respondent – this is the study of the researchers in gathering the data they
variables. This can be used to assess the strength of the relationship between
them.
study: interdisciplinary.