Correlates of Student’s Academic Performance in Machine Shop Technology of State Universities and Colleges

Abstract

Regardless of one’s major or field of specialization, machine shop technology specifically, plays a gigantic role in life. Thus, this study utilized the descriptive - correlational design ascertained students’ academic performance on the profile of state universities and colleges; teachers’ profile; and students’ profile. Using a structured questionnaire, the data gathered were taken from different state universities and colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology major in machine shop technology. On the status of administrative support, the administrator revealed that there was adequate provision of tools and equipment in machine shop classes. The laboratory rooms of the state universities and colleges were adequate and the same with instructional facilities. With regards to the teachers’ profile of those teaching in machine shop technology, they have quite long experiences in their respective schools. The results showed that teachers have long years of service in teaching the subject which could prove their expertise on their major field of specialization. On the students’ profile, the level of attitude could be a strong motivation in doing well in their chosen vocation which resulted to acquire knowledge, habit and skills in machine shop technology. Based on the analysis of results, the administrators, teachers and students have favorable attitude towards the machine shop technology program.