A Case Study of Gov.
Mariano E Villafuerte High School Transferred Out
Students
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Inquiries, Investigation,
and Immersion
RESEARCHES:
ABRERA, VYNES
AMADO, CARL KENT
BABIA, JOHN MICHAEL
BAGALACSA, MARK KIAN
BARRIENTOS, JUSTINE
BORROMEO, EVALYN
BRIONES, RYAN ANGELO
GACUSANA, JEROME
MANOLTE, JOEY MILLENA
MAGARES, JESSICA
NORTE, NOIME
REGULANO, ARABELA GRACE
Table of Contents
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEDICATION
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Assumption 3
Scope and Delimitation 4
Significance of the Study 4
Theoretical Framework 6
Conceptual Framework 8
Conceptual Paradigm 9
Definition of Term 10
Notes 11
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES
Related Literature 5
Related Studies 6
Notes 2
CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
Research Design 19
Research Instrument 19
Research Respondents 19
Data Collection Tools 19
Data Gathering Procedure 20
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
According to Rumberger et al. (1999), students who transfer from
one high school to another do so for reasons other than promotion.
According to Titus (2007), students who fall into this category account
for between 15 and 18 percent of students at any given high school.
These reasons for transfer are typically negative. According to Titus
(2007), mobile or transfer students are more likely than non-mobile
students to fail and not graduate. This is not surprising considering
the fact that many of these students switch high schools, school
districts, counties, states, countries, and even the languages in which
they are taught (Davis & Bauman, 2008).
In the past, both the literature and higher education institutions
in the United States have neglected the diverse and growing population
of transfer students (Lester, 2006; 2013 by Greenfield, Keup, and
Gardner;
2012 (Tobolowsky & Cox) According to Marling (2013), one third of all
students transfer two or more times. When a particular group of students
becomes prominent at a college or university, research is required to
investigate the particular difficulties these students face, the ways in
which they make use of institutional support systems, and the degree to
which these systems meet the particular requirements of the group. When
looking into the best ways to support and encourage students to succeed
in higher education, demographic factors are also important to take into
account.
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The number of students who transfer is on the rise. Higher
education institutions should have a better understanding of how to
accommodate this expandingly diverse population. This qualitative study
of transfer students looks into the transitional challenges they face,
how they use institutional support services to overcome these obstacles,
and whether they feel appreciated, welcomed, and supported in their new
environment.
The undergraduate student population of higher education
institutions in the United States is increasingly diverse. Transfer
students are one segment of the student body that has been steadily
increasing across all educational establishments (Lester, 2006). Since
at least 1992, transfer students have been referred to as an emerging
population. Recently, it was also mentioned how this population aids in
expansion.
In order to collect data for this study, focus group discussions
and a demographic questionnaire were used. Second-term transfer students
who started at their current institution in the fall of 2014 were
invited to participate. Students who transfer cannot be international or
permanent residents. There were four female participants and one male
participant.
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Statement of the Problem
The study aims to determine the reasons students want to transfer
to other schools and how it affect Governor Mariano E. Villafuerte High
School, we want the school to understand, learn and be aware of it.
This study specifically aims to answer the following questions;
1. What are the reasons of the students who transfer out?
2. Is there a significant differences between school year 2021 – 2022 to
school year 2022 – 2023 transfer out?
3. What are the programs offered by other schools that grade 7 – grade
11 decided to transfer?
4. What are the interventions can be implemented to address the problem?
Assumptions of the Study
This study on Reasons for transfer is guided and anchored on the
following assumptions:
1. These are Financial problems, change of address, family conflict,
teacher, self, and peer factors can influence their transfer.
Students may also simply need to transfer to a different school for a
variety of personal reasons.
2. Being admitted to some schools that they would otherwise be
interested in attending, particularly if these schools have a
prestigious reputation or strict admissions requirements.
3. Some examples of beneficial interventions that the school might
employ: include developing social skills, adapting environments,
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managing sensory stimulation, modifying communication strategies,
providing prompts and cues, employing a teach, review, and reteach
method, and building relationships.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
The reasons for the transfer of Governor Mariano E. Villafuerte
High school students in grades 7 through 11 are the primary focus of
this research. 41 students participated in this study's survey. The
student's reasons for moving to another school and how they are
adjusting to their new surroundings are the focus of this study. For the
academic years 2022 and 2023, data regarding the reasons for transfer
(study) will be compiled
Significance of the Study
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the reasons why students
move from seventh grade to eleventh grade. It is also an excellent study
that will be beneficial to individuals, particularly to:
Students. The students will benefit from this study because it raises
awareness of the reasons for the transfer. Students will have a better
understanding of how the changes at their new school will affect them as
a result of this.
Parents. The findings of this study may serve as a wake-up call for
parents about their role in assisting their children who are struggling
with transition issues and dealing with a variety of factors, such as a
loss of social connection to their new environment.
Teachers. It is anticipated that this study will provide insight into
the transfer student experiences. This study suggests ways to better
serve and accommodate transfer students' requirements.
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School Administrator. Under the General Academic Strand, the researchers
will provide data on barriers in particular Senior High Schools. This
will make it easier for the school administrator to implement new
activities that can help students overcome learning obstacles.
Future Researchers. This study can provide information that can be used
as a reference for future studies and relevant research agendas.
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Theoretical Framework
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“Individualistic
“Theory of Dearth” Factors”
“Reasons of Transfer from
Grade 7 to Grade 11
Students of Gov. Mariano
E. Villafuerte High School
“The Interpersonal
Theory of
Psychiatry”
1953
FIGURE 1.
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Theory of Dearth, No systematic theory of school transfer has been
developed by educators or behavioral scientists, despite the widespread
nature of the phenomenon. There is no comprehensive theory of school
transfer that addresses the dynamics of the entire set of conditions
that lead to school change. There is also no adequate theory that
focuses on any individual transfer stream. In fact, Metz (1971) and Long
(1975) assert that no theory exists.
Individualistic Factors, Individual and family choices are another
set of reasons why children switch schools. In any case, unlike
transfers for systematic reasons, which typically involve the relocation
of the individual child from one school to another, these may involve
academic or other considerations regarding the child, family tradition
or belief systems, changes in family circumstances or residence, or
response to dissatisfaction with systematic changes.
Harry Stack Sullivan (1953),The psychiatric literature is the
source of a third theoretical perspective that appears to misdirect
attention from school transfer as well. This point of view typically
addresses particular instances of individualistic transfer, typically
brought about by social and geographic mobility.
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Conceptual Framework
A Case Study of Gov. Mariano E. Villafuerte High School Transferred
Out Students
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Reasons for Transfer or Addressing the reasons
factors that influence the The respondents will be raised by the students of
Students. answering survey forms Gov. Mariano E.
a. Financial Problems provided by the researchers. Villafuerte High School.
b. Teacher, Self, and
Peer Factors
c. Change of Address
d. Family Conflict
FEEDBACK
FIGURE 2.
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CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM
The procedure of gathering the reasons for students' transfers from
Grade 7 to Grade 11 at Gov.
Mariano E. Villafuerte High School is depicted in full detail in Figure
2.
The study will explore the Reasons for transfer or factors that
influence Gov. Mariano E. Villafuerte High School Students. These
reasons can be because of their financial problems, teacher, self, peer
factors, change of address, and family conflict.
The researchers will provide survey forms for the participants and
they are free to answer the questions based on their emotions.
Addressing the reasons raised by the students of Gov. Mariano E.
Villafuerte High School will be the output of the study.
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Definition of Terms
Reason- A statement made as an explanation or justification by the
students.
Intervention- The action that the school will take to adjust and respond
to the problems.
Attain- To gain or achieve a goal and accomplish through the means of
hard work of the researchers after months of studying.
Peer Factors- The influence in beliefs and behaviors students.
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NOTES
QUIRIMO, K. R. A., GUINORAN, F. L., GUINORAN, R. T., GUINORAN, S. L.
(2019). A
QUALITATIVE STUDY: TRANSFER OF STUDENTS INTO ANOTHER SCHOOL. ADAOAY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-MAIN.
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CHAPTER II
Review of Related Literature and Studies
As stated by Quirimo, Kenneth Rae A; Guinoran, Feberlyn L; Guinoran
Rex T; Guinoran Sylvester L; (2019) expounded in the study of the
transfer of students into another school that there are reasons. First
is homesickness, this is likely the first time you've lived on your own,
specifically the students may experience feelings of social isolation
and loneliness if classmates in the receiving institution have had time
to form social alliances. Practically, every student struggles with
paying for their education. Academic life is a huge transition when you
go off to other schools, they also found that transfer students were
unable to focus on academic studies until they could secure a peer group
with which to interact, this concept of a need for a peer group becomes
a central theme. School offerings as you go through these changes, your
academic goals might change if your plans for the future change you
should look into that offer the programs to reach them. The poor social
scene in an entirely new environment, making friends can be difficult
some schools are socially dominated. Joining clubs, talking to people
and making efforts to be friendly but if you're still having hard time
after putting yourself out there transferring is an option. The student
needs to love and be loved, to belong and to be accepted to avoid
separation. Thus making a social connections facilitate a willingness to
expose yourself to interactions with peers and adults, leading to a
sense of belonging.
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According to Richter-Welkum, E, & Seeber, K. (2018) in the study
Experiences of transfer students at an urban campus investigates the
experience using a mixed methods approach, they surveyed and interviewed
transfer students to gain a better understanding of their comfort both
before and after transferring institutions. Their findings indicate that
there is no "standard student experience". Identifying and meeting all
of the needs can be difficult with some studies, which researched
transfer students outside the frame. The present study aims to address
multiple questions related to the transfer student. While past studies
have addressed the information, there has been limited research into
what kinds of research transfer between schools. Recommending that
transfer students be considered like other underserved populations,
including racial and ethnic minorities and first-generation students.
According to Cepeda, Rebecca; Buelow, Melissa T; Jaggars, Shanna S;
and Rivera, Marcos D; (2021). Like a freshman who didn't get a freshman
orientation: how transfer student capital, social support, and
selfefficacy interwine in the transfer student experience. Indicates
that it was difficult for both internal transfer students and external
transfer students to obtain accurate information about the transfer
process. However, internal transfer students were able to overcome these
obstacles more easily, in part because of their social support networks.
More than half of college students attend a community college, and these
students tend to be of lower socioeconomic status, members of racial or
ethnic minorities, or the first in their families to do so. Only 42% of
first-time community college students complete a bachelor's degree
within six years of entry. Between 50 and 80% of first-time community
college students intend to transfer. According to our findings, the
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transfer process was made simpler for students who had active sources of
TSC (Transfer Student Capital), whereas students who did not have social
and academic networks at both the sending and receiving institutions
felt less confident in their choices and were sometimes discouraged from
joining the new school. The fact that this study suggests that internal
transfer students who move to a more selective campus face many of the
same difficulties is significant.
The study by Fernandez, Caroline; (2018) which is the understanding
the transfer student experience illustrate that instilling a sense of
community plays an integral role in the transfer experience by
encouraging academic and social success. Has suggested that higher
education leaders like administrators, advisors, and faculty play a key
role in helping transfer students manage this type of transition by
guiding them with the procedures, expectations, transfer credits,
registration, appointments, and meeting admission requirements. As more
transfer students enter higher education, it is important that
professionals in higher education understand the transfer experience so
they can provide the right tools for transfer students to succeed
academically. Even though academic success is important, transfer
students who are not included on campus lose connection to their
institution.
As reported by Ziad, El Jishi; (2022). The purpose of his study
Saudi undergraduate students reasons for transferring from public
university to private university explains that they looked into students
reason for choosing transfer from a public university to private. The
leadership of both public universities will receive this information
regarding the most effective strategies for attracting students.
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Universities around the world are having to compete more and more to
attract undergraduate students, so they spend a lot of time and money
marketing themselves and highlighting their university's strengths.
Despite the fact that female students did not find this to be a
significant factor, they were more motivated by the university's
reputation through branding or word-of-mouth than any other factor.
According to the data cited in the paper, the responses indicated that
the availability of programs and parent preferences are important
factors in determining which university students choose to study at.
They stated that Quirimo, Kenneth Rae A; Guinoran, Feberlyn L.;
Guinoran, Rex T; Guinoran Sylvester L; (2019) explained why students are
being transferred to another school in the study. First and foremost,
you may experience homesickness because this is probably your first time
living alone. In particular, students may feel socially isolated and
alone if their classmates at the receiving institution have had time to
form social alliances. Practically speaking, every student finds it
difficult to pay for their education. Transfer students found that they
were unable to concentrate on their academic studies until they found a
peer group with which to interact; this idea of the need for a peer
group becomes a central theme. Academic life is a big change when you go
to another school. As you go through these changes, your academic
objectives may change. If your plans for the future change, you should
look into schools that have programs that can help you achieve them.
Making friends can be challenging in a completely new setting, and some
schools are socially dominated. Even if you put yourself out there by
joining clubs, talking to people, and trying to be friendly, if you
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still have trouble, you can transfer. To avoid being separated, the
student needs to love and be loved, to belong, and to be accepted. As a
result, developing social connections makes it easier to be willing to
participate in interactions with peers and adults, which ultimately
results in a sense of belonging.
In the study Experiences of transfer students at an urban campus
(2018), Richter-Welkum, E., and Seeber, K. used mixed methods to
investigate the experience. They surveyed and interviewed transfer
students to better understand how comfortable they were before and after
transferring institutions. According to their findings, there is no
"standard student experience." In some studies that looked at transfer
students outside the frame, it can be difficult to identify and meet all
of their needs. The purpose of this study is to answer a number of
questions about the transfer student. Although previous studies have
looked at the data, little research has looked at what kinds of research
transfer between schools. Recommending that transfer students be treated
similarly to other populations that are not adequately served, such as
first-generation students and racial and ethnic minorities.
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NOTES
QUIRIMO, K. R. A., GUINORAN, F. L., GUINORAN, R. T., GUINORAN, S.
L. (2019). A
QUALITATIVE STUDY: TRANSFER OF STUDENTS INTO ANOTHER SCHOOL. ADAOAY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-MAIN.
[Link]
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RICHTER - WEIKUM, E.,SEEBER, K. (2018).LIBRARY EXPERIENCES OF
TRANSFER
STUDENTS AT AN URBAN CAMPUS. STUDENT SUCCESS.
[Link]
CEPEDA, R., BUELOW, M.T, JAGGARS S.S., RIVERA, M.D. (2021). LIKE A
FRESHMAN
WHO DIDN’T GET A FRESHMAN ORIENTATION: HOW TRANSFER STUDENT CAPITAL,
SOCIAL AND SELF - EFFICACY INTERWINE IN THE TRANSFER STUDENT EXPERIENCE.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY,
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CHAPTER III
Methodology
The research methods and procedures used by the researcher are
described in this chapter. This includes the study's respondent and the
tools used to gather data for data analysis.
Research Design
Concepts like research designs, target respondents, and procedure
are all part of research methodology. The term "research design" refers
to the overall strategy used to integrate the various study components
in a logical and coherent manner. This is done to ensure that the
research issue is effectively addressed.
A case study is a research approach that is developed in an in-
depth face understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context.
This is done in order to perceive the reasons for the transfer. The
research design is a case study. It is a well-established research
strategy that is widely used in a wide range of fields.
Population
The participants in this study are high school students in grades 7
through 11 at Gov. Mariano E.
Villafuerte High School.
Research Instrument
The survey questionnaire that will be used in the research will
verify the study's findings.
Data Collection Tools
In order to gather specific information regarding the question from
the students' perspectives, feelings, and experiences, a loosely
structured interview will be used.
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Data Gathering Procedure
The principal and the adviser will receive a letter from the
researchers granting permission to conduct the survey interviews with
the participants. The researchers will explain the purpose of the data
collection to the participants and ask if they are willing to cooperate
and be interviewed.
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