| Title |
Students' Choice for a Graduate School in Home Economics |
|
Authors |
Vanessa B. Zabala, Roxan A. Consolacion |
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Conference |
13th International Conference on Educational Research (ICER2020) |
| Abstract |
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the internal and external factors that
influenced students in choosing a school for a graduate degree program in
Home Economics. A descriptive research design using a modified
questionnaire was distributed among twenty six (26) graduate students
enrolled in MAED Home Economics. Results show that self and peer
motivation are the internal drivers, and the external factors include the faculty
profile, grading methods, and curriculum structure significantly influenced
students芒聙聶 choice for a graduate school in home economics. Participants
recommended that Graduate degree programs must be aligned to the recent
trends, national standards and needs of the teacher in the K-12 basic education
in order to increase enrollment. Understanding the attitudes, opinions, and
diverse experiences of graduate students in both the academe and profession
will help in designing a comprehensive and attractive marketing plan to
improve enrollment. |
| Index terms / Keywords |
home economics, graduate program, professional development, master芒聙聶s degree |
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