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ANGEL: GOOD MORNING OUR BELOVED STUDENTS AND ESTEEMED

PANELLISTS. I AM MALLARI ANGEL

JAIRA: ABIGAN JAIRA NICOLE

NICOLE: QUIZON NICOLE AVRIYANNE

LALAINE: RUELOS LALAINE

DEE: RODRIGUEZ RHOSE DEE

MICHELLE: NACU MICHELLE

ANGEL: WE ARE HERE TODAY TO PRESENT OUR RESEARCH, ENTITLED

“Bright Minds, Big Aspirations“: Exploring the Motivation of
SHS Students who Choose STEM

(Objective)

JAIRA: The purpose of this study is to explore the motivation

of SHS (Senior High School Students) in taking Science
Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand; that can
provide insights on their interests and aspirations towards
STEM education and careers. Furthermore, this can also serve
as a basis for improving the STEM education program and
curriculum that can ultimately lead to a more competitive and
skilled workforce in STEM-related fields.

ANGEL: This study aspires to explore how Grade 11 STEM

students at Porac Model Community High School determine their
inspiration in taking STEM academic year 2022-2023. The study
also seeks to understand how an individual faces their
challenges and struggles of taking the STEM Strand.

(GENERAL PROBLEM)

RHOSE DEE: Esteemed panellists, the general problem of our

qualitative research study entitled "Exploring the Motivation
of SHS Students in Taking STEM Strand" centres on
understanding the motivational factors that drive students to
choose the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) strand. The study will be conducted among grade 11 STEM
students in the Senior High School Department of Porac Model
Community High School during the school year 2022-2023.

By exploring their motivations, us, researchers seek to gain

insights into why students choose STEM, their aspirations, and
their perceptions of the benefits and challenges associated
with pursuing STEM.

Angel: The findings of this study have the potential to

provide valuable information and guidance for incoming Grade
11 students who are considering whether to pursue the STEM
strand. The insights gained from the research can help these
students make informed decisions about their educational and
career paths, as they will have a better understanding of the
motivations and experiences of current Grade 11 STEM students.

(SPECIFIC QUESTIONS)

MICHELLE: By determining the factors affecting the SHS

students to pursue STEM strand, we, the researchers will be
able to know why they choose STEM out of the entire strand.
Those factors could also be interrelated to their motivation.
We will be able to know and explore how can their motivation
will be able to motivate them in times of hardship in
academics. Through it, we can achieve our objectives. The
results of this study may stimulate the motivation of students
to take Stem Strand.

(SCOPE AND DELIMITATION)

NICOLE: Good day, dear panellists. The scope and delimitations

of our research study entitled "Bright Minds, Big Aspirations:
Exploring the Motivation of SHS Students who Choose STEM" are
as follows:

NICOLE: Firstly, this study is focused on exploring the

motivation of Senior High School students in taking the
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
strand. It aims to understand the factors that motivate them
to choose this particular strand.

NICOLE: Secondly, the study will use qualitative research

methods that engage phenomenological as a research design.
This approach will allow us to conduct in-depth interviews,
focus group discussions, and observations to gain a deeper
understanding of the phenomenon under investigation.

NICOLE: Furthermore, the study is limited to a single high

school in the Philippines. Although the findings cannot be
generalized to the entire SHS student population, the study's
results can help provide insights into what motivates students
in this particular school to choose the STEM strand.

LALAINE: It is worth noting that the study is not intended to

evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum or teaching
strategies. Rather, it is a focused Examination of the
motivation of SHS students to take the STEM strand.

LALAINE: Finally, the study is limited to the perspective of

the students, and the perceptions of the teachers or parents
will not be included. This decision was made to provide a
clear picture of the students' motivations and aspirations.

ANGEL: In conclusion, although there are some limitations to

this study, it promises to contribute to the field of STEM
education by investigating the factors that drive SHS
students' choice to pursue the STEM strand.

ANGEL: AT LAST, THAT’S THE END OF OUR PRESENTATION. AGAIN, I

AM MALLARI ANGEL

JAIRA: ABIGAN JAIRA NICOLE

NICOLE: QUIZON NICOLE AVRIYANNE

LALAINE: RUELOS LALAINE

DEE: RODRIGUEZ RHOSE DEE

MICHELLE: NACU MICHELLE

Research gap:

The research gap of this study may include the lack of

previous research on the motivations of SHS students in taking
the STEM strand. There may also be limited studies that
specifically explore the challenges faced by SHS students in
pursuing the STEM strand. Additionally, there may be a gap in
understanding the role of school programs and support systems
in influencing the decision of SHS students in taking the STEM
strand.
Review of Related Literature:

1. Factors influencing students’ choice of STEM majors:

Several studies have explored the factors that influence
students' choice of STEM majors. According to Wang and Degol
(2017), students' academic achievement, self-efficacy, and
interest in STEM subjects are some of the factors that
influence their decision to pursue STEM majors. Moreover,
family influence, school experiences, and career prospects are
other factors that have been found to have an impact on
students' decision to take STEM majors (Byars-Winston et al.,
2015).

2. Motivation and STEM education:

Self-determination theory (SDT) has been widely used in
studying motivation in educational settings, including STEM
education. SDT posits that motivation is driven by three basic
psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness
(Ryan and Deci, 2020). Students who have a high level of self-
determined motivation are more likely to persist in their
studies and achieve better academic outcomes. Therefore,
several studies have identified autonomous motivation as a
critical factor in students' academic success in STEM fields
(Vansteenkiste et al., 2012; Orsini et al., 2016).

3. Challenges in STEM education:

STEM education has been found to be challenging due to several
factors, including a lack of resources, inadequate teacher
training, and students' negative attitudes towards STEM
subjects (Becker, 2015). Moreover, the gender gap in STEM has
been a long-standing challenge, with female students being
underrepresented in STEM fields (National Science Board,
2018). Addressing these challenges is essential to promote
equitable access to STEM education and careers.

Overall, previous research has provided important insights

into the factors that influence students' choice of, and
motivation to pursue, STEM education. Building on this
literature, the current study aims to shed light on the
motivation of SHS students in taking the STEM strand, as well
as the challenges they face. The findings can inform the
development of interventions to improve the quality and
effectiveness of STEM education programs in the Philippines.
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