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Exploring Work Immersion at Home: Humanities and Social Sciences Students’ Compliance, Difficulties and Evaluation

• Cherrie C. Manaloto San Pedro Relocation Center National High School -Main Campus
• Jenneth J. Lareña San Pedro Relocation Center National High School-Main Campus

Work immersion is a required subject to grade 12 senior high school in the Philippines leading to graduation. It aims to expose the students to the workplace to apply the acquired competencies from specialization and applied subjects. However, due to the health crisis experienced around the world, school attendance or industry-based immersion was prohibited, but education will never stop even in a health crisis. The students must experience the work immersion despite the present scenario. This was done by bringing work immersion into the comfort of their home. This study was practical action research that aimed to explore compliance, difficulties, and evaluation of the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students in work immersion at home. The participants were grade 12 HUMSS students who participated voluntarily. The data were collected through teachers' records, results of summative tests, survey questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews to elicit multiple data. The survey questionnaire and interview guide questions were validated by three headteachers and pilot tested to another school that offered the HUMSS strand. Based on the findings, the students complied with the portfolio and work immersion guide as required outputs by the end of the implementation. Also, students performed well in two summative tests. However, they experienced difficulties in terms of work habits like unstable internet connection, noise distraction at home, time management, and difficulty in answering the learning task. Also, they receive less parental assistance in accomplishing tasks because their parents were busy with their work, but they were expected to perform household duties. Furthermore, they evaluated work immersion at home as an excellent experience wherein their competencies as HUMSS graduates were developed.

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Student’s work immersion: A journey through S&T

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• March 11, 2018
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Work immersion sounds stressful for senior high-school students. Yet, as part of the K to 12 curriculum, we science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) students were required to gain relevant learning experiences through actual work. We were assigned to specific partner institution, business organization or establishment parallel to our specializations in order to help us reinforce our knowledge from classrooms and enhance our skills.

For us, a group of six students, we were engaged with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Foremost, we learned that the DOST is the premiere science and technology (S&T) body in the country, in charge with the mandate of providing central direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological activities, and of formulating policies, programs and projects to support national development.

DOST Biliran, officially called Biliran Provincial Science and Technology Center (DOST Biliran-PSTC), is one of the six provincial centers of the DOST-Eastern Visayas located inside the campus of Naval State University.

As we commence the work immersion on February 6, little did we know that an exciting adventure was about to begin. A journey that would make us realize that science is not a mere concept taught inside a classroom and make us gaze in amazement how these scientific concepts are applied in the world.

Initially, we were oriented with the nature and mandate of the institution, as well as the staff who would function as our advisers and supervisors as we initiated our training.

Furthermore, our work environment had become comfortable with the friendly, approachable and cheerful nature of the staff which was essential for us to effectively absorb all the knowledge and acquaint ourselves with the work of DOST personnel.

As we progressed and became acquainted with the work and processes in the DOST, we were assigned to make a variety of reports, such as Technology Needs Assessment (TNA), Yolanda Recovery and Rehabilitation Program (YRRP) Monitoring and even a Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (Setup) Project Proposal.

But the most exciting part of our work immersion was the “travels.”  Going to different towns and barangays around Biliran was a delightful experience for us not just because we saw the beauty of this island dubbed as “Undiscovered Paradise,” but also since we have learned new techniques on how to handle businesses and technologies that are being used to help local enterprises grow.

We were introduced to new experiences and tried new products from DOST -assisted projects.

We have also learned about the concept of Project Deployment of Early Warning System for Disaster-Prone Areas. The project is undertaken in cooperation with the Advanced Science and Technology Institute; the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration; and the DOST regional offices, and its role in mitigating the impacts of disasters in the province.

We visited the different installation of hydro-meteorological devices, such as the automated rain gauge (ARG) in Barangay Talustusan, Naval, Biliran.

ARG is an instrument used by meteorologists to gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period of time.

We have also visited the Water Level Monitoring System (WLMS) installed at Pitogohan Bridge in Almeria. The instrument is essential in monitoring the rate of change of water level of the river where it is installed.

Moreover, we have also visited the early warning device installed in Barangay Santo Niño in Naval, which functions as a receiver of data from the WLMS on Caraycaray Bridge. It issues a particular warning level to alert all nearby areas in cases of an impending flood.

In Barangay Villaconsuelo in Naval, we were introduced to a YRRP Project, the Coconut Sugar Processing Facility.

The primary raw material of making this coconut sugar is the collected coconut sap, which is heated and stirred continuously until it solidifies and powdered. This is considered a healthy sugar because it has low glycemic index and is preferable for persons with diabetes.

One of our most challenging travel was when we held a TNA of the Eces Compunix Center in Biliran town.

We were assigned to interview the supervisor of the business and gather the information to accomplish the specific task assigned to us: to contribute in formulating a Setup project proposal.  Setup is DOST’s program that helps micro, small and medium enterprises to adopt technology innovations to improve their business.

Another travel engagement brought us to Culaba town to visit another YRRP Project, the Fish Processing Facility.

We have found out that the area designated for the installation of the fish dryer that is part of the facility to be established must be cleared as soon as possible because the project is among those YRRP projects scheduled for assessment by the National Economic Development Authority regional inspection group.

Though the travels are sometimes exhausting, we really enjoyed them along with DOST personnel.

We have learned how technological and scientific concepts are applied in the real world—all for the convenience of humankind. As the quote says: “Experience is the best teacher”, and nothing compares to the knowledge that it gave us.

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Work Immersion for SHS Students: Sharing my story!

Whether you like it or not, you will need to survive that SHS work immersion. For every student, it can be considered as the much-awaited activity before graduation.

It could be exciting YET frustrating at the same time. At least in my experience, that’s what happened. I’d like to share with you what exactly happened during this phase.

If you want to set your expectations, you’re on the right page!

What is work immersion?

Work Immersion is similar to what college students experience during their On-the-Job Training (OJT). In this experience, you will be hired as an actual employee with different tasks to accomplish.

You will not just discover new skills but most importantly, you will learn new social skills. You have to cooperate with your co-workers and adapt to  the new environment. In short, it will let you experience what a real job feels like.

Furthermore, this is a very crucial requirement for every graduating student of senior high. So, you are expected to experience a tiring and fun chapter of your life.

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How did I start my work immersion?

I must admit that the first step, or finding a vacant position, could be the hardest stage of work immersion.

During the 1st week of March, I spent looking for companies that would accept SHS students. It was a mess! We didn’t know where to start, and HOW we would do it. Our professor came to the rescue and provided us options for the work immersion.

Our school offered us to handle everything for us. From documentation to hiring to finding the right company, they would do it. The second was to teach us independence by coordinating with everything. I wanted to challenge myself so I chose the latter.

So, I did team up with my other classmates who also chose the same option and started applying nonstop. It was very exhausting. We attended several interviews with the hopes of getting tired. Exhausted, hungry, and body fatigue, you name it!

As much as we wanted to continue with our choice, we then asked help for our school to find the best OJT place.

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Which organization accepted me for my work immersion?

My beloved alma mater! 🙂

Fast forward, I was able to enter Philippine School of Social Work (PSSW) and University Community Outreach Program (UNICORP) . The same group handled both departments so we served for the two organizations.

If you’re curious on what I did, here were the tasks:

• Date encoding. Lots of them!
• Sorting files. Get your organization skills keep going.
• Arranging exclusive books.
• Other admin tasks!

Yep! Obviously, your boss will not give your tasks involving technical work. You won’t need to solve problems or attend serious meetings.

Forget about big projects because you need to learn the foundation of working. During your work immersion, your tasks will start from what new hires do.

Here’s what I missed the most during this unforgettable experience…

The big bosses! 

I missed how they took care of us with love and care. During breaktime, they treated us with food. I didn’t feel like someone who just got hired for a short time.

They even advised us and shared a little secret about social work. Don’t you know social work profession really pays well? This is most applicable even when you work abroad. However, I’m not going to tell you how much their salary is.

If you’re a future social worker, you have to discover it yourself!

Unfortunately, the pandemic cut short our experience. It was supposed to be for the whole month, but lockdown happened. You see, I still feel VERY lucky to have experienced it.

I wonder how they do work immersion right now that work from home is prevalent. But, for sure, you will learn so much!

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