Thesis (M.A.Ed- Technical-Vocational Education)

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ABSTRACT PAGAT, PEARLIE MAE Y. Mariano Marcos State University May 2021 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE STRENGTHENED TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (STVEP) - FOOD TRADES IN THE PUBLIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN ILOCOS NORTE. Major Adviser: Zaldy A. Fernandez, MAEd This descriptive study was conducted to determine the implementation status of the Strengthened Technical Vocational Education Program (STVEP) - Food Trades in the public junior high schools in Ilocos Norte as described by the Food Trades teachers student competencies; development support to along the following components: teachers, instructional qualities, teacher's welfare, benefits, incentives, recognition and awards, instructional materials, laboratories, tools and equipment; monitoring and Based on the results of the survey, the evaluation; and administrative support. strengths and weaknesses of the program were identified and used as the bases for the formulation of a plan of action to address the weaknesses and enhance the implementation of the program Data were gathered mainly through a survey - questionnaire which was designed in accordance with the STVEP - Food Trades guidelines. Before it was put in its final form, the survey - questionnaire was first subjected to the scrutiny of the members of the research panel and experts in Food Trades Education for their comments and suggestions. After it was finalized, it was then were administered to the STVEP - Food Trades teachers in the three public junior high schools in Ilocos Norte which presently implement the aid curriculum, namely: Burgos Agro - Industrial School (BAIS), Ilocos Norte Agricultural College (INAC) and Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trades (INCAT) during the school year 2019-2020, Data were analyzed using the mean and were interpreted using the appropriate descriptive interpretation for the different components of the program that were assessed and evaluated. Results revealed that the STVEP - Food Trades guidelines or set standards are attained at a moderately observed level in Ilocos Norte. The contents of the curriculum are relevant to the needs of the students in the community. STVEP - Food Trades teachers are qualified, competent and experts in teaching the program. However, the instructional materials, laboratories, tools and equipment and monitoring and evaluation components still needs to be improved or enhanced. Improvements should not only be limited to the identified weak components but also to the identified strengths to ensure that all the standards set by the experts are met and satisfied, and to sustain the smooth and effective implementation of the program. This will ensure that the interest of all stakeholders will be protected and the goals and objectives of the program will be attained. Hence, it was recommended that STVEP - Food Trade teachers in Ilocos Norte must continue to strive to develop knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in the leamers which will help prepare them for the world of work. It is for this reason that a five- year action plan was formulated and proposed to make Philippine education relevant to the national development goals and enhance the program for the attainment of goals and objectives in particular toward excellence in education.