East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (EAJMR)
Vol. 2, No. 7, 2023: 3053-3078
3053
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v2i7.4989
ISSN-E: 2828-1517
https://journal.formosapublisher.org/index.php/eajmr
Exploring the Work Immersion Experiences of Grade 12 STEM
Students in a Local Science Integrated High School: A Narrative
Research
Zohail I. Ador
1
*, Hyacinth Amanda C. Banaag
2
, Claire Angela M. Bombio
3
,
Daphne Nicole A. Consignado
4
, Marjanna Angelica V. Quinay
5
, Justin Lemuel
C. Santos
6
San Pablo City Science Integrated School
Corresponding Author: Zohail I. Ador zohail.ador@deped.gov.ph
A R T I C L E I N F O A B S T R A C T
Keywords: Work Immersion,
Senior High School, Career,
STEM
Received : 10, May
Revised : 22, June
Accepted: 17, July
©2023 Ador, Banaag, Bombio,
Consignado, Quinay, Santos: This is
an open-access article distributed under
the terms of the Creative Commons
Atribusi 4.0 Internasional.
The implementation of the K–12 curriculum in
the Philippines brought about changes to the
education system. One of which is the
implementation of Work Immersion in senior
high school. This is a subject that immerses
students in different work environments. This
narrative research was conducted to explore the
experiences of senior high school students from a
local science-integrated high school before,
during, and after their Work Immersion. A semi-
structured interview was held to gather data.
Interviews were recorded and transcribed.
Thematic analysis was used to identify themes
that emerged from the study. Results revealed
that the students’ have little to no idea about
Work Immersion. Nonetheless, students stated
that their experience in Work Immersion helped
them enhance and prepare themselves for their
careers. Lastly, the learning process gained from
Work Immersion helped students for personal
growth. The schools may find more partner
institutions aligned with students’ interests and
future careers for a more meaningful experience.