Academic Performance of Bachelor in Industrial Technology Students

Abstract

This study determined the academic performance of students of Pangasinan State University Lingayen Campus under the Bachelor in Industrial Technology students major in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Technology, Food Technology, Garments Technology, Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Ceramics Technology, and Drafting Technology for First Semester of School Year 2015-2016. It found out that Electrical Technology, Automotive Technology and Food Technology are popular specialization in the Bachelor in Industrial Technology program. For the academic performance of Bachelor in Industrial Technology students, the fourth year students earned higher grade point average as compared to lower year levels. It is recommended that the Bachelor in Industrial Technology faculty members with the assistance of the guidance counselors and in-charge of student admission to market the Bachelor in Industrial Technology specializations with less number of students specially the Civil Technology, Garments Technology and Ceramics Technology. A massive campaign to public and private secondary schools is needed to increase the number of enrollees on these specialization courses. In order to motivate and earn high scores in classroom activities and eventually improve the academic performance of first year Bachelor in Industrial Technology students, an orientation on grading system and utilization of instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter and knowledge background of the students are needed.